10 Solar Myths Busted

What are the biggest solar myths?

10 UK solar myths BUSTED: (1) 'UK is too cloudy' — WRONG: 1.3M UK homes prove it works. (2) 'Too expensive' — WRONG: £5,500-£8,000, pays back 8-12yr. (3) 'Damages the roof' — WRONG: professional installation = zero damage. (4) 'Need south-facing' — WRONG: east/west = 80-85% output, still great ROI. (5) 'Unreliable technology' — WRONG: 25yr warranty, 0.4%/yr degradation. (6) 'No grants available' — WRONG: 0% VAT saves £1,000-£1,600. (7) 'Not worth it without battery' — WRONG: panels alone = 100%+ ROI. (8) 'Will decrease property value' — WRONG: adds £1,800-£4,000. (9) 'Need planning permission' — WRONG: permitted development for most. (10) 'Better to wait' — WRONG: every month costs £50-£90 in missed savings.