Solar Panels: 5 Minute Summary

What do I need to know about solar panels?

The 5-minute solar summary: (1) COST: £5,500-£8,000 for a 4kW system at 0% VAT. (2) SAVES: £580-£1,100/year on electricity. (3) PAYBACK: 8-12 years, then 15+ years free. (4) ROI: 100-400% over 25 years, tax-free. (5) LIFESPAN: 25-30 years, minimal maintenance. (6) TECHNOLOGY: mature, proven, 1.3 million UK homes. (7) REQUIREMENT: MCS-certified installer (verify at mcscertified.com). (8) ACTION: get 3+ quotes, compare, install. That covers 90% of what you need to know. The remaining 10% is in our detailed guides.