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Make your home energy self-sufficient

There are ways to generate energy at home and receive local support, and Surrey residents have been coming together to generate energy in their homes. One way is to use solar panels. When you have solar panels, you don’t need as much energy from the electricity grid which means you are less exposed to unpredictable energy prices. You can also export the extra electricity you don’t need and earn an additional income. A typical home in Surrey could halve its electricity bills with solar panels, so it’s well worth finding out whether your home is suitable and how much you can save. The prices of solar panels have come down massively in recent years, so it doesn’t cost a fortune to set them up on your roof.

If you live in Surrey, you can sign up for the Solar Together scheme, which has been supporting residents by utilising the collective bargaining power of large groups of residents to secure lower costs on solar panel installation. Over 2,250 Surrey residents have already installed solar panels on their roofs with lower prices thanks to the scheme.

You don't have to choose the Solar Together route of course. You can get PV installed from a range of local companies, or you can find trusted installers on Surrey's One Stop Shop. But however you do it, generating your energy on your own property can bring a bunch of benefits including:

  • Saving money on your energy bills.
  • Having energy security by increasing your independence from the grid and unpredictable energy prices.
  • Earning money with the electricity you don't use in your home by putting back into the grid.
  • Knowing you are helping the UK to reduce its reliance on high-polluting power stations.
  • Contributing to climate mitigation by directly reducing your carbon emissions.