Why Solar Panels in Exmouth Could Knock Almost Half Off Your Energy Bills
Picture opening your energy bill on a bright Exmouth morning and finding it has shrunk by nearly half. That is no longer wishful thinking. Fresh analysis from the New Economics Foundation has found that a typical household fitting solar panels alongside a home battery could save around £823 a year — roughly 44 per cent off their annual energy costs. For anyone in Devon watching the meter tick over every time the kettle goes on, those are numbers worth a closer look.
The big change in recent years is the battery. On its own, a solar system lets you use only around 40 per cent of the power your roof generates, because so much is produced while you are out at work. Add a battery and that figure jumps to 70–80 per cent, storing sunshine caught during the day for use in the evening. That is what turns a modest saving into a proper dent in your bills.
The timing is good too. The Government has confirmed 0 per cent VAT on home solar and battery installations until the end of March 2027, so there is real money to be saved by not leaving it too long. On top of that, the Smart Export Guarantee pays you for any surplus power you send back to the grid — typically worth a few hundred pounds a year on a standard system.
Devon's long, bright coastal days make this part of the world well suited to solar, and a south-facing roof in Exmouth or the surrounding villages can perform better than many people expect. A good local installer will look at your roof, your daily habits and your budget before recommending anything, so you get a system that actually fits your home rather than an off-the-shelf guess.
If you have been wondering whether solar panels in Exmouth are worth it, now is a sensible moment to find out. The friendly team at Solar Energy Devon can talk you through the options in plain English and give you honest figures for your own property — pop over to solarenergydevon.co.uk to arrange a chat.
