Solar energy is a fantastic way to reduce your reliance on the grid and lower your energy bills. However, to get the most out of your solar panel installation, it’s worth investigating and understanding how to maximise your energy savings.
With that in mind, we’ll use this article to explore the ways in which you can optimise your solar panel installation to get the most out of your investment.
Before Solar Panel Installation: Understanding Your Energy Usage
Before you can maximise your energy savings, you need to understand how you’re using energy in the first place. This means taking a closer look at your energy bills and identifying areas where you can make changes.
- Monitoring your energy usage is key to understanding your energy habits. You can use a smart meter or energy monitor to track your energy usage in real time.
- Identifying energy-wasting appliances is also crucial. Look for appliances that are using more energy than they need to, and consider replacing them with more energy-efficient alternatives.
- Adjusting your energy usage habits can also make a big difference. Make changes to your daily routine to reduce your energy usage, such as turning off lights and electronics when not in use and reducing your energy use during peak hours (e.g., 4pm to 7pm).
Optimising Your Solar Panel Installation
Once you better understand your energy usage, you can start optimising your solar panel installation to get the most out of your investment.
- Ensuring your solar panels are installed correctly is crucial. You need to work with your chosen solar panel installers to make sure your solar panels are installed at the correct angle and orientation to maximise energy production.
- A solar panel monitoring system can also help you optimise energy production. This system will allow you to track your energy production in real time and identify any issues.
- Cleaning and maintaining your solar panels is also important. Regularly clean your solar panels to ensure they’re working at their best and keep an eye on vital components like inverters.
Battery Storage: The Key to Maximising Your Energy Savings
In recent years, solar battery storage has become a crucial component of any solar panel installation. It allows you to store excess energy generated by your solar panels for use when the sun isn’t shining.
Understanding battery storage options is key to choosing the right system. Several battery storage systems are available with varying capacities, including leading examples from the likes of Tesla. You need to weigh up the pros and cons of each before making a decision, considering factors such as cost, efficiency, and lifespan when making your decision.
Maintaining your battery storage system is also important to maximise its lifespan and efficiency.
Making the Most of Renewable Energy Incentives
The UK government backs a range of renewable energy incentives to encourage homeowners and businesses to invest in renewable energy production, and it’s wise to take advantage of these incentives to maximise your energy savings and solar panel payback period.
While there are a couple of options, The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is the most straightforward option for generating increased savings on your energy bills. It’s a government-backed scheme that allows you to sell excess energy generated by your solar panels back to the grid. So when your battery (or batteries in the case of commercial systems) is full, none of that excess energy is going to waste.
Maximise Your Energy Savings with Solar Panel Installation from Applegarth Today
Maximising your energy savings with solar panel installation requires a combination of understanding your energy usage, optimising your solar panel installation (usually by adding battery storage), and making the most of renewable energy incentives. By following the tips outlined in this article, you can ensure you’re getting the most out of your solar panel installation and reducing your energy bills by as much as possible.
At Applegarth, we have years of experience in installing solar panels for both domestic and commercial properties. We are fully accredited under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and are approved installers for leading solar panel brands. Our expertise and commitment to quality ensure you will receive the best possible service and maximum energy savings from your solar panel installation.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you maximise your energy savings with solar panels. Call us on 0151 649 8350 or email us at info@applegarth.co.uk to book in a site visit and consultation.
