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Electricity Prices - The Great Rip Off



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Ever increasing electricity prices could power the fledgling solar power energy industry to new heights.

There has been recent changes in the UK that have improved conditions for solar energy businesses and residential homes as well.

  • Firstly, electricity is becoming more expensive. Don't believe me? Then work out your electricity prices here.
  • Secondly, it is becoming economically viable to invest in a solar energy home, when in the past this wasn't so. There is no need to be beholden to rising electricity prices. Solar power kits are dropping in price all the time.
  • And thirdly, if we don't do something to help out the environment we will all be feeling the consequences of global warming.

    But you don't have to go and spend loads of money on solar power. For example, you can now install solar power outdoor lighting for your garden which won't cost a great deal but will save you a small fortune.

    But if installing solar energy is a touch expensive for you right now, then why not just change to a green energy supplier? Most major utility companies will now have special green energy deals. You could save a fortune by switching suppliers. Click here to compare suppliers.

    And it's not just residential properties that are installing solar power. Companies and governments are making huge solar pv investments to combat global warming and rising fuel costs.

    How Does Solar Power Save You Money?

    Not only have electricity suppliers hiked up prices dramatically in the last few years, but there is no real end in sight to those rises.

    This makes it more likely that people will invest in a solar kit, because there are more ways for them to make a bit of cash back.

    More and more companies are now willing to buy Renewable Obligation Certificates from customers with solar panels.

    This means that people can make money by selling their excess electricity to the power companies. Find out more at renewable energy suppliers.

    Whilst the UK market is dragging its feet compared to its neighbours in Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece the improvement is still encouraging.

    The UK has got to get its house in order. There are still obstacles slowing down its development.

    For example;

  • The red tape needs to be slashed
  • There needs to be better incentives like our European neighbours
  • Local distribution industry needs better scale economies.
  • If the UK can get these things right, then a solar energy home for everyone might not be too far-fetched. A base of over 1 GW peak of solar energy by 2015 becomes a real possibility.

    Useful resources

    Click on solar photovoltaic energy for information on solar for electricity.

    Click on diy solar heating for information on solar water heating. To return to our solar energy home page.


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