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The best time to install solar panels in 2026 is NOW. Every month you delay costs £50-£90 in missed savings. If choosing a specific season: Spring (March-May) is ideal — you capture the full summer generation peak. But autumn/winter installations are cheaper and faster (shorter wait times, possible discounts). 0% VAT is confirmed until March 2027 — install before then to guarantee the lowest price. There is NO benefit to waiting for cheaper panels (prices have stabilised).
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Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Heat pumps use electricity at 300-400% efficiency, making them ideal partners for solar.
Heat pump installation typically takes 2-3 days and is best planned alongside solar.
From our sister site Home Heat Pump Guide
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