As the world continues to move towards a more sustainable future and with the soaring costs of electricity, there has been a significant increase in the number of homes that are adopting solar energy.
While solar panels have been around for a while, there is a new trend that is gaining momentum - the installation of solar panels and batteries. We caught up with Sam Taylor, director of solar and battery storage company iJo Power, shares four benefits of installing solar panels in your home.
Significantly reduce your electricity bills
“Battery storage allows you to store the excess energy you harness through your solar panels,” Sam explains. “The idea is to fill your batteries, with as much free (solar) energy as possible and use it during peak hours when energy costs are higher.”
“Our customers can save an average of 75 to 80 per cent off their electricity bills, and the return on investment for a large house can be up to five years,” she tells us.
Enjoy consistent power all year-round
“The first time a power outage occurred in our area after installing my own system, we didn’t even notice,” Sam says. “Energy independence is one of the main benefits of installing solar panels and batteries in your home. By generating your own electricity and storing it within the batteries, you can reduce your reliance on the grid, as you become more self-sufficient with your energy.
“This can provide peace of mind knowing that you will still have power in case of a power outage and can help you avoid rising energy costs.”
Solar panels can increase the value of a property
Installing solar panels and batteries in your home can also increase its value. “Many homebuyers are willing to pay a premium for homes that have already installed solar panels and batteries, as it provides them with energy independence and cost savings,” Sam explains.
“Studies have even shown that homes with solar panels and batteries can sell for up to 4 per cent more than homes without them,” she reveals.
Reduces your carbon footprint
Another major benefit of installing solar panels and batteries in your home is the potential to reduce your carbon footprint. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of energy that does not produce any greenhouse gas emissions. By generating your own clean energy, you can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and help to mitigate climate change.
Is renewable energy right for me?
“Researching whether a solar and battery storage installation is right for you can be fraught with misinformation and confusion,” Sam says. We often have customers who say they have been stuck in a research loop for months before they come to us.
“At iJo Power, we handle everything from the initial consultation to the final installation, ensuring everything is complete to the highest standard,” Sam says. “The system comes with its own app, where you can track how much energy your panels are both generating and consuming and how much energy is in your batteries”.
We have developed a free to use cost calculator, where you can enter a few questions and even design your own solar array, to then get a custom estimate of costs and return on investment information. From there, you can get in touch with one of our experts, who will answer any questions you may have and demonstrate the system to you.
“We love accompanying our customers on their renewables journey, from discovery to final configuration and that moment when we switch on their system and they start realising the benefits for themselves.”
For more information or to try out the cost calculator, visit the iJo Power website. To get in touch with Sam, or one of her team, you can email hello@ijopower.com or call 01209 707 392 for a free, no obligation chat.
