Energy prices have risen higher than ever in recent years, and forecasts suggest they are set to rise higher still. Amongst household expenses, heating and lighting your home can often be the highest bill. Increasingly people are more aware than ever before of their CO2 emissions and the environmental impact of nuclear power.

When it comes to tackling the soaring energy prices of utilities companies, investing in solar power can offer a viable alternative. Solar PV panels use the sun’s light and radiation to generate energy to power your home or office in an environmentally sound way.

Energy bills are set to rise by up to 60% every year for the next decade, so there has never been a better time to invest in solar technology. Solar PV panels will cut your household bills significantly, allowing you to generate your own power. Should you decide to sell your house, installing solar power can add 1% to the final selling price.

A new tariff introduced in April 2010 has given solar users even more financial benefits. The tariff allows users to sell on any surplus energy their panels generate to the utility companies at a higher rate. So if you go on holiday, you can sell your unused energy back to the national grid, at the provisional rate of 36p per unit.

Installing solar PV panels on your home requires only a one off charge, for purchase and installation. The panels are very low maintenance and will significantly lower your household bills, CO2 emissions, and can even make you money when you don’t use all of the power you generate. There really is no better way to save yourself money on your household running costs.

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