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Solar panels are an effective way to reduce your electricity bills by generating clean energy from daylight to power your home. Even on cloudy days, solar panels can still produce electricity, helping to lower your reliance on the national grid throughout the year.
When your home requires more electricity than your solar panels are generating, such as during the evening or overnight, energy is normally imported from the grid, which is what your electricity supplier charges you for.
This is where the power of battery storage systems comes into play.
Battery storage allows any unused solar energy generated during the day to be stored for later use, ready to power your home whenever you need it most. This means your solar panels can charge the battery during daylight hours, allowing you to use that stored energy later in the evening instead of purchasing electricity from the grid.
Combined with smart energy tariffs, battery systems can deliver even greater savings. Many energy suppliers now offer time-of-use tariffs, allowing you to charge your battery overnight at significantly cheaper electricity rates while demand is low. That lower-cost energy can then be used during peak-rate periods, helping you maximise savings all year round.
In addition, if your system generates more electricity than your home requires, you may also benefit from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), where excess electricity exported back to the grid can earn you money from your energy supplier.
Together, solar panels and battery storage can help homeowners dramatically reduce energy bills, increase energy independence, and make better use of renewable energy every day.
Watch our video to see how solar & battery storage can start saving you money.
Watch our video to see how solar panels & battery storage can start saving you money.
Yes, solar panels still generate electricity on cloudy days as they use daylight, not just direct sunlight. However, their output will be reduced. During winter, shorter daylight hours and lower sun angles mean less electricity generation. This is where battery storage becomes particularly valuable.
In most cases, installing solar panels on your house is considered “permitted development” and does not require planning permission. However, exceptions apply if you live in a conservation area, a listed building, or have specific local restrictions.
Solar panels are relatively low maintenance. They are designed with a self-cleaning coating that allows rainwater to wash away dirt. However, occasional manual cleaning may be beneficial in dusty areas or if debris accumulates. Regular checks every couple of years and after severe weather are recommended.
Most solar panels come with performance warranties of 25 years, guaranteeing a certain percentage of their initial output. The panels themselves can last even longer, often 30 years or more, with a gradual degradation in efficiency over time (typically around 0.5% per year).
You don’t need a smart meter for your solar panels to work, but it’s strongly recommended. A smart meter helps you track how much energy you’re generating and using in real time, and it’s essential if you want to claim export payments for the electricity you send back to the grid. If you have a smart meter, any surplus energy your panels produce can be exported back to the grid, and you’ll earn money for each unit. The rate you receive depends on your energy supplier and tariff.
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Crafted to balance innovation with elegance, our solar panels offer a sophisticated energy solution that enhances both the functionality and aesthetic of your property. The result is a clean, contemporary installation that delivers dependable performance while maintaining a subtle, design-led presence.
Each panel combines precision engineering with a refined, low-profile design, featuring sleek, uniform finishes that integrate seamlessly with all types of architecture. With intelligent system compatibility and optimised energy conversion, they provide a discreet yet powerful solution tailored for both performance and visual appeal.
Our solar panels are sourced from market-leading manufacturers and engineered to deliver high-efficiency performance, typically offering strong power output with advanced photovoltaic technology. Designed with durability in mind, they feature robust construction, weather resistance, and long operational lifespans, ensuring reliable energy generation in a range of conditions, including cloudy days in the UK!
As an EcoFlow Partner, Greener Energy Group brings you cutting-edge home battery solutions designed for reliability and sustainability. Our certified team offer expert advice, seamless installation, and dedicated aftercare – empowering you to harness clean, on-demand energy wherever you need it. Optimising solar storage and utilising time of use tariffs, trust Greener Energy Group and EcoFlow to keep your power flowing and your carbon footprint low.
The EcoFlow OCEAN 2 SP Hybrid Inverter is a compact, high-performance energy solution designed for modern residential installations. It integrates solar PV, battery storage, and backup power into a single system, enabling efficient energy management and greater energy independence.
Designed with ease of installation and long-term reliability in mind, the system can support whole-home backup (additional work can required for this) and offers scalable storage, making it ideal for homeowners looking to reduce energy costs and future-proof their property.
Solar panels generate electricity from daylight – not just direct sunshine
Even on cloudy days, solar panels continue to produce energy, making them a great fit for UK weather. By harnessing clean, renewable energy, you can reduce both your electricity bills and your carbon footprint.
The reality is simple: you can continue paying your energy supplier for 100% of your electricity year after year… or invest in a solar and battery storage system and take greater control of your energy costs by dramatically reducing the amount you need to pay your energy supplier year after year! The most common thing our customers say after their installation is: “I wish I’d done this years ago.”
Lower energy bills, greater energy independence, and cleaner renewable power, it’s an investment many homeowners wish they hadn’t delayed.
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