How much can I save with solar panels?
Quick answer: Homeowners typically save £800-£1,500 per year, reducing bills by up to 70%.
Solar Panel Savings Explained
Solar panels offer significant savings on your electricity bills, with most homeowners seeing their bills drop by 50-70%. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect.
Typical Annual Savings
- 3kW System: £600-£900 per year
- 4kW System: £800-£1,200 per year
- 5kW System: £1,000-£1,400 per year
- 6kW System: £1,200-£1,600 per year
How Savings Are Calculated
Your savings come from two sources:
- Reduced grid usage: Every kWh you generate and use saves ~24p
- Export payments: Surplus electricity earns 4-15p per kWh via SEG
Maximising Your Savings
- Use electricity during daylight: Run appliances when panels are generating
- Add battery storage: Store daytime generation for evening use
- Heat water with solar: Use immersion heater diverters
- Charge your EV: Free motoring with solar power
Real Customer Example
A family in Tamworth with a 4.5kW system and 5kWh battery reduced their annual electricity bill from £1,800 to just £450 — saving over £1,350 per year.
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Related questions
What is the ROI on solar panels?
Most solar systems pay for themselves in 8-12 years with 25+ years of free electricity after.
Learn more →What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)?
SEG pays you 4-15p per kWh for surplus electricity you export to the grid.
Learn more →Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
Yes, modern panels generate electricity even on cloudy days, just at reduced output.
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Complete solar & battery packages
Fixed prices, supply and installation included. Every package is MCS certified and comes with our 2-year workmanship guarantee.
- 3.84kW · 8 panels£5,995
- 8 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS 3.68kW hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
- 5.76kW · 12 panels£6,995
- 12 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS 5.0kW hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
- 7.68kW · 16 panels£7,995
- 16 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS KH7 hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
Upgrade any package to the Fox ESS EP12 (11.52kWh) for £995.
All package prices assume every panel fits on a single roof elevation. The price covers the cost of scaffolding to one elevation. If your roof needs scaffolding on more than one elevation, or has restricted access, that additional cost is quoted separately after survey. Prices include VAT. Domestic solar and battery storage is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Subject to a free technical survey. We will confirm the final price in writing before any work is booked.