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Can solar panels be installed on a house?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can be installed on a wide range of homes. We've heard from people installing solar panels on bungalows and terraces, as well as semi-detached and detached houses. If your main house roof is unsuitable (a thatched roof, for example), solar panels can instead be installed on a garage or other outbuilding.

Do you need an inverter for a solar panel system?

You’ll also need an inverter as part of your solar panel system, as this is what converts solar energy into the AC electricity used by the grid. Solar batteries are an additional investment that allows you to store surplus solar energy for later use or to sell back to the National Grid.

Do you own solar panels?

You OWN the solar panels. Under these schemes, you pay for solar panels over a fixed period, say 20 years. There are no upfront costs, and instead you pay a monthly fee, which usually covers the solar panel and battery installation, repairs and maintenance.

Can solar panels be installed on a roof?

Your installers will usually need to erect scaffolding to install solar panels on your roof. Once this is up, solar panels can be installed in a day or two. The inverter will usually be fitted in either a loft or garage. This converts the DC your panels produce to AC that you can use in your home.

How do I choose a solar panel?

Find out more about types of solar panels and other buying advice for solar panels. To help decide which type of solar cells to go for, look at cost per watt (£/W) of power output. You can do this by dividing the total cost of the solar system you are being quoted for by the total power output of the system.

Should you consider solar panels as a home improvement?

It’s also worth considering solar panels' value as a home improvement. Solar panels are attractive to potential new homeowners when you next sell your home, which can increase your property value as a result.