ACT NOW: TIME RUNNING OUT TO BENEFIT FROM FITS

The Department for Energy and Climate Change is proposing to slash the Feed-in Tariff rates for solar PV systems by 87%.

The Government published its review of the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) today, and is proposing deep cuts to all bands from 1st January 2016. Consumers can expect to earn 1.63p per kWh for a 0-10kW system from next year, which is a huge cut to the 12.92p/kWh for a 4kW system currently available until 30th September. If these new cost control measures are ineffective, the Feed-in Tariff scheme could be axed altogether.

Have you decided it’s time to start producing your own energy rather than keep paying the National Grid for gas and electricity? If so, then solar panels are bound to have entered your mind as the most popular renewable technology in the UK.

But do you really need to spend the full whack? How about cheap solar panels? Unfortunately, taking this approach can put you in a lot of trouble, as discovered by the NY Times. Budget solar panels are cheap for a reason, and those investing in these products have quickly found there to be major consequences.

If the rising energy prices are making your blood boil and you want a way to produce your own power, then you’re likely to have given some consideration to solar panels.

Of course, with solar panels not only can you slash your electricity bills but you can earn a guaranteed income with the feed-in tariff scheme too. This provides you with the opportunity to make an excellent return on investment.

But when the system is up and running, how can you ensure to get the most from it? We offer you the best tips to using your solar panels most effectively.

Before the rise of the Internet it was a lot more difficult to compare prices of certain products. But fortunately modern technology has been of great help in this respect, and within minutes you can compare solar panel quotes in your area.

It doesn’t matter which type of solar panel system you’re after either (solar PV or solar thermal), you can be sure of getting the very best price available. Of course, in today’s world of cowboys and rogue traders it’s increasingly important to trust the company you choose and ensure you won’t be ripped off for the goods.