7 REASONS TO FIT SOLAR

FREE ELECTRICITY.

There is no better feeling in the world than receiving things for free. Installing solar panels to your home helps you to generate free electricity, with the cost of electricity at all time highs, there is no better time than right now. Prices will only go one way

THEY HELP LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

There is a huge push by the UK Government and globally for us all to be kinder to the environment and lower our carbon footprint. Generating free electricity from your solar panels eliminates the need to consume electricity from the National grid, which is produced by power stations, this is kinder on the environment, helps lower your carbon footprint

CAR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR DIRECT FROM THE SOLAR PANELS.

This is a great reason, if you own or are thinking buying an electric car you can charge your car direct from your solar panels. Owning an electric car is a great way to stay away from the spiralling costs of petrol and diesel. Eliminate your fuel costs and your carbon footprint.

BATTERIES.

Did you know, if you install a battery on your solar system, any unused energy that is generated during the day will be stored in your battery. This helps if you are a working family and use most of your energy in the evening when you and your family are home from school or work. This works well during the winter months when the sun sets earlier, and you need to save as much generated energy as possible.

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.

Installing a solar system helps you be independent from the energy grid, there are talks of energy black outs and power cuts, Solar panels produce electricity independently from the grid enabling you to negate power cuts.

LOW MAINTENANCE.

Solar panels and solar systems are relatively low maintenance and require the minimum input once installed.

QUALIFIES FOR INSENTIVES AND TAX BREAKS.

The Government very rarely give anything away, Installing Solar panels qualify for VAT free allowance which means you do not have to pay VAT. Your installer will claim the VAT back on the materials saving you 20% on your solar panels. Solar panels may also add value to your home as they will make your home more attractive to a potential buyer. Click here to read HMRC website on zero rated VAT https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-vat-treatment-of-the-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-in-in-great-britain/the-value-added-tax-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-order-2022

Above are just 7 reasons to choose to have solar panels installed on your Fylde Coast home. There are many other reasons which will vary from person to person. With the rising and unpredictable costs of energy and the VAT free incentive from the Government now is a great time to invest in solar. If you would like to discuss the possibilities of installing solar, please call 01253 364029 and speak to one of our Solar experts or click here for more information https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/ FCR install solar panels across Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham St Annes and Lancashire.