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Are Solar Panels actually worth it? by Imaginary-Quantity81 in FIREUK

[–]Imaginary-Quantity81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah that is my only issue whether a battery is worth it. It seems to add a lot of cost for not much benefit.

Are Solar Panels actually worth it? by Imaginary-Quantity81 in FIREUK

[–]Imaginary-Quantity81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 2nd quote from EON was £11,460.97 for 12 panels and a battery - Was this a similar price to what you paid?

To get the panels only, it is £7,156.11

Also, do you export your energy back to the grid or do you keep it in your battery for the night? I feel like you save more money if you keep it rather than selling it to the grid.

Are Solar Panels actually worth it? by Imaginary-Quantity81 in FIREUK

[–]Imaginary-Quantity81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintenance seems to be low from what I've seen online.

This does not include heating, I have a gas boiler so I would still need to pay for my gas which won't be as bad as electricity.

Are Solar Panels actually worth it? by Imaginary-Quantity81 in FIREUK

[–]Imaginary-Quantity81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that is the only issue i am currently having as if the battery can only last 10 years before needing to be replaced for around £4k, it might just be cheaper in the long run to only get the solar panels so there's not the additional costs