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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey Environment editor

Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks

A roofer installing solar panels
Solar panels with batteries are one of the cheapest ways to generate electricity and reduce energy bills, but with an upfront cost of £6,000 they are still beyond the reach of most cash-strapped households. Photograph: Paul Martin/Alamy

Millions of UK households could save hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills if the government were to approve low-cost loans for solar panel installation, research has found.

Solar panels with batteries are one of the cheapest ways to generate electricity and reduce energy bills, but with an upfront cost of about £6,000 they are still beyond the reach of most cash-strapped UK households while other countries forge ahead with installation.

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