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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jeff Meyer

Should you install solar panels before energy prices rise again?

Solar panels can reduce how much electricity households need to buy from the grid, especially when paired with battery storage - (Octopus Energy)

Energy prices have climbed again this summer, and many homeowners will be asking themselves the same question I install solar panels now before bills rise even further?

The answer isn’t quite as simple as trying to beat the next Ofgem price cap. Solar panels are a long-term investment, and the strongest case for installing them isn’t that you can perfectly time the energy market. It’s that they can reduce how much electricity you need to buy from the grid, giving you more protection from price volatility over the years ahead.

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