20 UK Solar Panel Facts

What are the key facts about solar panels?

20 UK solar facts: (1) Cost: £5,500-£8,000 for 4kW. (2) 0% VAT until March 2027. (3) Saves: £580-£1,100/year. (4) Payback: 8-12 years. (5) Lifespan: 25-30+ years. (6) 1.3 million UK homes have solar. (7) ROI: 100-400%. (8) Works in cloud (10-30% output). (9) No planning permission for most homes. (10) SEG needs MCS certification or an accredited equivalent. (11) SEG pays 4-15p/kWh for exports. (12) Panels degrade 0.4%/year. (13) One inverter replacement needed (10-15yr). (14) Battery adds £3,000-£7,500 optional. (15) Sale-price premium 3.5–7.1% depending on method (market average, not guaranteed). (16) 95% recyclable. (17) Carbon payback: 3-6 years. (18) No moving parts = near-zero maintenance. (19) Tax-free savings and SEG income. (20) The best time to install: NOW.