Why is my electric bill so high with solar panels?

There are two reasons why your electric bill could be high with solar panels. First, your panels may not be producing enough electricity during the day to power your home and offset the grid electricity you are using at night. This is typically the case for systems with 1:1 net metering.

Can solar panels save you money?

You can usually track your solar panels’ energy production with an app Despite the high upfront cost of solar panels, investing in this technology can save you money by providing your home with free, green energy – which of course affects your electricity bills.

Do solar panels reduce your electricity bill?

Solar panels will reduce the amount of energy used on your electricity bill. Your electricity supplier won’t tell you how much solar energy you’ve used in any given month – the overall amount of electricity you’ve used will simply go down.

Can solar panels cover my electricity bill?

With enough solar panels and batteries, it’s possible to cover your entire electricity bill, but it’s not cost-effective. What’s the average electricity bill with solar panels in the UK? The average electricity bill for a three-bedroom household with a 3.5 kWp system is £236 per year.

Should you sell your solar panels?

A typical home with solar panels uses 50% of the energy it generates. If you sell the rest through an export scheme, you can cut your electricity bill by more than 60%. So you won’t cover all your electricity costs – but you’ll usually break even less than halfway through its lifespan.

Should I get more solar panels?

If your electricity bill doesn’t fall by much after getting solar panels installed, you may need to get more panels added to your system. You could also try to run electric items like your dishwasher or washing machine during the day, when possible.