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Domestic Solar Panels

A solar panel system can drastically cut your electricity bills and reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

At Outlook Energy Solutions, we’re experts at installing solar panels on homes all around the UK, ensuring properties are more energy efficient.

If you’re keen to have solar panels installed to use your own renewable energy, speak to us today. You may even be eligible for free solar installation with the help of a government-backed eco-friendly scheme.

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How solar panels work

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Light to electricity
A solar panel is made of semi-conducting cells that convert light into a flow of electricity, known as solar power.
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Works on cloudy days
Solar panels don’t require direct sunlight to work; however, they do generate more energy in strong sunshine. This means that you don’t need to live in sunny Spain for solar panels to impact your energy bills. They’ll even work in the cloudy UK.
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Typical solar PV systems
A standard solar system consists of around 10 panels and generates approximately 355W of energy in strong sunlight. A standard UK home uses around 8 kWh of energy every day. This means if you collect 355W each day, you’ll essentially receive a free day of electricity every 22 days.
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Energy use
Electricity can be used throughout your home to power your appliances, televisions, charging devices, and more. Also, if you’re on a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme with your energy supplier, you may be able to sell any excess energy back to the grid, taking more money off your electricity bills.

What are the benefits of solar panel installation?

There are several benefits to working with a solar panel installer to improve your home’s energy efficiency, including lower bills and carbon footprint.

Reduce energy bills

Because solar panels create electricity for your home to run off via sunlight, you no longer have such a reliance on traditional electricity methods, thus reducing your energy bills.

Lower carbon footprint

Energy production from solar panels is clean and renewable, which significantly reduces your carbon footprint and helps to contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Battery storage

If you have battery storage with your solar panels, you’re able to store more energy for your home, allowing you to save more money each month.

Sell electricity back to the grid

If you have excess energy, you can make money off your solar panels. Sell this excess back to your energy supplier to further reduce your bills.

Funding available with government-backed grants

As part of the UK government’s initiative to cut carbon emissions, grants are available to fund energy-efficient upgrades to homes with low energy ratings.

If you are living on a low income or receive income-related benefits, you could be eligible to receive full funding for loft insulation, external wall insulation, air source heat pumps, and solar panel installation.

Available Grants
Government Backed Scheme

Do you qualify for a solar panel installation grant in the UK?

To qualify for free solar panel installation in the UK, the eligibility criteria include having a household income of less than £31,000 per year, being a homeowner or private tenant, and receiving income-related benefits.

Your property also must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) grade of E, F, or G.

If you receive any of the following benefits, you could be eligible for solar panel installation funding:

  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Support (IS)
  • Universal Credit (UC)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit (WTC)
  • Child Tax Credits (CTC)
  • Pension Credit Guarantee
  • Pension Credit Savings Credit
Available Grants

Solar Panel Installation FAQs

How much do solar panels cost?

The average price of solar panels in the UK in 2025, including installation and a battery storage system, ranges between £6,000 and £12,000. This does depend on the size of your property and the package you’re seeking, though.

How many solar panels do I need for a three-bedroom house?

For a household with three bedrooms, and based on the average 2,700 kWh per year in the UK for a property of this size, you’re probably looking at around 8 to 13 solar panels.

This should provide the required amount of energy each year.

Do solar panels still work in winter?

Yes, they do, although the energy output is reduced.

Solar panels work in cloudy and winter weather, but produce less energy because of shorter daylight hours and lower sun angles. However, cold temperatures can increase the efficiency of solar panels and slow can slide off or melt because of residual heat.

If you have any queries, call us on 0800 464 7292.