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Autumn is a great time to invest in Solar Power

Thinking about getting solar power at home? You don’t need to wait until the sun is shining again.

Here are three main reasons why there’s no time like the present to go green and upgrade your home:

– 1. MAXIMISE YOUR SAVINGS AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN

Winter can be an expensive time for energy usage, so the sooner you get a helping hand from your solar panels, the better.

Modern solar panels are designed to work efficiently even in low-light conditions, meaning they can still generate electricity on cloudy or shorter days common in the UK during autumn and winter, so you’ll be saving on your energy bills and topping up your battery (if you have one), whilst taking advantage of the remaining longer days.

– 2. SOLAR PANELS STILL WORK WHEN IT’S COLD AND CLOUDY

Solar PV panels work by converting light particles into electrons, so as long as it’s daytime outside, they should still generate roughly a quarter of the electricity produced in the summer, even on the gloomiest of days. It’s also worth knowing that a bit of rain can actually be handy, as a way of washing away any dust or dirt that could be blocking important sunlight.

The stronger the sunlight, the more energy can be generated, so the highest energy yield is usually around midday on a clear day, and the longer the day, the more energy you’ll produce. However even on the shortest days, you’ll still be able to generate enough power to help pay for your energy usage.

– 3. SAVE WITH A DIY PLUG-IN SOLAR KIT

Our Plug In Solar Kits, are a great way of saving money on expensive Solar PV installations.

Our kits have been designed so the majority of the installation can be undertaken by a competent DIYer/on site trades, with an electrician making the final connection to the grid.

We have many different sizes and types of kits, for all different roof types and from order to delivery is 2-3 working days, so just can start saving very quickly.

Check out our range of DIY Solar Kits here: Plug In Solar Kits

Average solar generation by month
Original Article from Octopus Energy.