When someone decides to go solar, the first thing comes in their mind is the cost.
Typically, Solar panels system cost from £5,700 up to £12,000 for residential installations.
The most common size is a 4kW solar panel system, which costs around £7,500 and will cover around 29 square meters of your roof.
The table below shows you everything you need to know.
Solar panel system size
It comes in various sizes. The correct size is dependent on your home and electricity consumption. The larger system has higher installation cost. 4kW is an average system for the UK houses and it will cost around £7500.
The cost of adding a battery with solar system
The cost of adding the battery with solar system is between £2,500 to £8,000.
The larger battery can store more electricity but obviously cost more. The cost of Solar battery for a three-bedroom size house is up to £4500. You can save up to approximately £250 per year and increase the amount of electricity you get to use.
Type of Solar panels
The power output of solar panels is dependent on its quality and efficiency. The three main types of solar panels used for domestic purposes are polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and thin film. Polycrystalline panel has the lowest cost it can cost from £0.90 to £1 per watt.
The process of installation
One more factor that affect the cost is the installation of panels. You need to hire a professional installer to install it and find the best solar panel company. If you go with the larger system on the roof, then you can generate more electricity. The average UK houses expect to pay £7500 for generating the appropriate level of power.
