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Do solar panels actually save money on electricity?
our electricity bill has jumped again and I'm wondering if panels would definately save money over time. South facing roof, 3 bed semi. how long until they pay for themselves?
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"Depend s of what system you are having , they certainly do save you money in the long run , especially if you have a battery storage system ,"
Answered on 31st Aug 2026 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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"Definitely I got some installed on my house. Winter time I don't know how I would manage the bill otherwise. Summer time I am not paying for electricity. And the government pays for exported power.
It also VERY dependent on how many panels are you going to have and how much will be used during the day. ALWAYS better to use it or store it than exporting it.
Charging cars, heating the water(if you have a hot water cylinder),and storing are things you can do during the day to save from exporting, I also like to use a slow cooker, just turn it on around ten AM and leave it all day."
It also VERY dependent on how many panels are you going to have and how much will be used during the day. ALWAYS better to use it or store it than exporting it.
Charging cars, heating the water(if you have a hot water cylinder),and storing are things you can do during the day to save from exporting, I also like to use a slow cooker, just turn it on around ten AM and leave it all day."
Answered on 31st Aug 2026 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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