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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Aimée Grant Cumberbatch

Are solar panels worth it and do you need planning permission? We put your top questions to an expert

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Adding solar panels to your house is a win-win. Illustration: Stocksy/Getty Images/Guardian Design

The way solar panels work is pretty simple – they absorb energy from solar rays and turn it into the kind of energy we can use to power our homes. But when it comes to actually getting your own rooftop solar panels, things might seem a bit more complicated. That’s why we put some of the UK’s most-searched solar installation questions to an expert.

Carl Hogg is managing director for services at Good Energy, an energy company dedicated to helping customers power their homes and businesses renewably. An important part of its work is solar power, guiding customers through everything from installation to selling energy excess back to the grid. That makes Hogg the ideal person to answer the internet’s most pressing questions about all things solar. Here’s everything you need to know …

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