Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering to invest in solar panels for their home – with 9 in 10 considering the switch to help them to further reduce energy bills.
Yet, while energy costs were the main motivator, according to a survey of 2,000 UK homeowners, by roof system manufacturer Marley, almost half of respondents (46%) said they were considering investing as a way to reduce their household carbon emissions.
However, the biggest variances were seen across different generations, with 43% of those aged 65 and over thinking of installing solar panels, compared with two thirds of Gen Zs and millennials.
A small install on a new-build for Mr KI in Stonebridge (NW10)
There also seems to be a disconnect when it comes to being more environmentally conscious, with 60% of Gen Zs considering to invest in solar panels as a way to be more sustainable, in comparison to only 38% of those aged 65 and over.
When questioned on the main barriers preventing more homeowners from installing renewable technology, the cost of the panels was identified as the biggest barrier (61%), followed by a lack of understanding of how they work (28%), while 27% of respondents said they did not like the look of the panels.
Interestingly, when questioned on whether they were aware of the UK government’s plans to make homes more energy efficient, the majority (54%) responded ‘no’ or ‘don’t know’.
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