This Time Last Year Solar PV Prices Were 39% Higher Says Solar Guide
(firmenpresse) - LEICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 12/01/11 -- Editors Note: There is one image associated with this press release.
The UK solar industry has been left reeling from the Government's proposals to slash subsidies by more than half. But despite the changes to the (FiT) scheme, leading online resource Solar Guide is optimistic that the once booming market will be able to weather the storm, boosted, not least, by a reduction in the price of the technology.
According to Solar Guide, prices have come down considerably over the last 12 months, making solar far more affordable than it has ever been before. The news should hopefully help to maintain faith in the renewable technology, despite the recent solar subsidy set back.
For homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills by investing in solar electricity, the average price per kWp of a solar PV system has dropped by 28%. According to figures compiled by Solar Guide, in December 2010 the average price consumers could expect to pay for a solar PV installation was GBP 4,445.95 per kWp. In October 2011, that price dropped by 27.87%, to GBP 3,206.96.(i)
With the cost of fossil fuels continuing to rise rapidly, investing in a solar PV system makes sense, not least because:
David Holmes, founder of Solar Guide said: "Solar subsidies from the feed-in tariff have made investing in solar panels economically viable for so many people. While the Government's proposal to slash solar subsidies by more than 50% has hit the industry hard, the fact that we've seen solar PV prices dropping by as much as 28% should provide the industry with a much needed boost.
"Our figures really do speak for themselves. This time last year, installing the same sized system would cost you 39% more than it would if you were installing it now. So while fossil fuel costs are rising solar PV prices are falling. Which means solar is fast becoming more and more affordable. And that's good news, not just for energy consumers but for the economy and the planet, too. So it's a win-win situation all round."
Solar Guide, one of the UK's leading online resources for solar industry news and views, is the go to place if you're looking to install a solar PV system.
For more information on solar PV systems, to obtain quotes or to find a solar installer in your area, visit
(i)Figures based on 256,776 online quotations from December 2010 to November 2011. Data sampled at 28 November 2011.
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