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What Incentives Are Available For Solar Panels in 2020?

If you have been considering investing in solar panels for some time, but have been put off by the initial ...
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What kind of Solar Panels do you need?

If you are considering installing solar panels on your roof, you may have heard that there are two main types: ...
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How Efficient are Solar Panels

How efficient are solar panels? Solar efficiency has been improving steadily over the years, and today it is possible to ...
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What Types Of Solar Panels Can I Get And How Much Can I Save With Them?

One way to go green and save on energy costs, is to choose to install solar panels. They not only ...

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?

How Much is The Initial Investment of Solar Panels? Over the years, solar panels have become a popular form of ...
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Will solar panels increase the value of my house?

When you’re buying a house, you want to experience that warm and fuzzy feeling, but you also have to make ...
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How have solar panels evolved

Solar panels are an excellent tool for renewable energy. They are easy to install in a wide range of places ...
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Guide to Grid Trade & Solar Panels in 2019

New Grid Trade Incentives Explained Solar Panels have become incredibly popular for homes in the UK. Indeed, there are now ...

What is the solar Feed-in Tariff (FIT)?

About the Feed-in Tariff The Feed-in Tariff is a financial incentive by the government to encourage renewable energy generating technologies ...

Is Solar Energy in the UK Powerful Enough?

At SolarLinker, we specialise in connecting prospective solar customers with reputable photovoltaic (PV) installers.  And one of the most common ...

Can You Really Afford to Go Solar in the UK?

In a previous article, we debunked a common myth that solar energy just isn't powerful enough.  But even in a cloudy ...

Top 10 Tips on Choosing a Solar Panel Installer

1. MCS Accreditation This one is a no brainer. In order to qualify for the Feed-in Tariff, your solar panel installer ...

Energy Payback Period For Solar PV – Is Solar PV Green?

This is a common question. It's easy to understand why some don't consider solar panels truly green. For although photovoltaic ...

Solar Panels and Nighttime Electricity

In an earlier article, we explored a common misconception that our overcast skies make the United Kingdom poorly suited for ...

Are DIY Solar Panel Kits a Good Idea in the UK?

Solar panel prices keep falling year after year, with hardware costs more than 80% lower than what they were in 2008. But ...

Solar Panels Are Ugly and I Don’t Want Them on My Roof

In the United Kingdom, many homeowners delay going solar because they think PV panels look bad.  The technology is jarring ...

Solar Panel Maintenance and Cleaning in the UK

Some believe installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels will add to their list of household chores: Every spring, they'll have to ...
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How Long Do Solar PV Panels Last in the UK?

In the United Kingdom, some homeowners delay going solar because they think photovoltaic (PV) technology isn't durable enough for their ...

Will Solar Panels Affect The Value of My Home?

When you install photovoltaic (PV) panels in the UK, does the property value of your home go up or down? ...
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If Solar Panel Prices Keep Falling, Isn’t It Better to Wait?

In the United Kingdom, solar panel prices keep falling.  Since 2008 alone, hardware costs have decreased roughly 80%. As a ...
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Is UK Solar Energy Just a Fad – Or Is It for Real?

You could be forgiven for believing that the UK’s current solar boom is just a fad.  Over the years, the ...
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Is Going Solar in the UK Easy or a Hassle?

This is a tricky one.  Going solar in the UK can be as easy as 1-2-3.  But it can also ...
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UK Solar Panels Cost & Earnings – Are They Worth It? July 2015

Some of the most common questions we get asked by UK consumers are: How much do solar PV panels cost? ...
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Are These 15 Solar Myths Costing You Money?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) power has been around for decades, but in the minds of many, it is still a new ...
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What Is the Return on Investment (ROI) of Solar PV in the UK? July 2015

At SolarLinker, we write extensively about all the money you can save and earn by installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on your ...
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How Profitable Are Solar PV Panels in the UK? July 2015

If you live in the United Kingdom, installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels offers 2 important financial benefits: You immediately begin ...
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How Much Can You Earn From Solar PV Panels in the UK? July 2015

Can you really make money from free sunshine?  Actually you can, but it depends on where you live.  Some countries ...
What Is the Payback Period of Solar PV Panels in the UK? July 2015

What Is the Payback Period of Solar PV Panels in the UK? July 2015

In an earlier article, we talked about how installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can reduce your utility bill.  A modestly ...
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How Much Money Can Solar Panels Save You Annually in the UK?

The #1 reason why people go solar is to save money.  After installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on your rooftop, you're ...

Is Cash the Best Way to Finance Solar Panels in the UK?

In the United Kingdom, there exist several ways to finance a new solar installation, but buying your system outright remains ...

Advantages of Using Loans to Finance Solar Panels in the UK

In a previous article, we looked at the benefits of financing a new solar installation using cash.  A standard 4kW photovoltaic ...

Using Power Purchase Agreements to Go Solar in the UK

The benefits of true solar ownership are hard to overlook – especially in a market like the United Kingdom where ...

Is Solar PV a Good Investment in the UK? July 2015

You know that solar power works.  And you also know that installing panels is affordable.  But is going solar in the UK ...