'Is solar really worth it in this country?' is the question we hear most. The short answer is yes, because solar panels run on daylight, not sunshine.
Light, not heat
Panels turn light into electricity. They don't need blue skies or warm weather. On a bright, cloudy day they still generate, just less than on a clear one. What counts is the total over the year, not any single day.
Cool is good
Panels actually lose efficiency when they get hot. The UK's mild, bright conditions help them work well, especially in spring and early summer.
Long summer days
In June, much of the UK gets around 16 to 17 hours of daylight. Those long days make up for shorter winter ones.
Look at Germany
Germany gets similar light levels to the UK, yet it's one of the biggest users of solar power in Europe.
What it means for your business
Businesses that use most of their power in the daytime, such as factories, warehouses, offices, farms and schools, benefit the most, because they use the power as it's generated. The key is a system sized to your actual usage, not your roof size.
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