Energy Costs
Energy Costs | Solar Installation | Electrical | Lancing
Harness the coastal sunshine in Lancing and watch your energy bills shrink with HEP’s expert solar installation services. Our engineers design each array to match your roof, your budget, and your lifestyle, combining premium panels with smart monitoring so you can track every watt you harvest. From the first no-obligation survey to the final grid connection, we handle paperwork, permits, and performance guarantees, letting you focus on the brighter things in life.
Choosing HEP means joining a growing community of West Sussex homeowners who are cutting carbon without cutting comfort. With flexible finance, rapid installs, and a dedicated after-care team on call, turning sunlight into savings has never been simpler—or more rewarding. Illuminate your home, protect the planet, and let the Lancing sun pay your power bill.
FAQs
How much can I save on my electricity bills with a solar installation in Lancing?
A well-sized domestic solar PV array (typically 3–6 kWp) can generate 3,000–6,000 kWh of electricity a year in Lancing. If you self-consume most of that energy you can cut your imported grid electricity by 60–70 %, worth £600–£1,200 a year at today’s tariffs. Adding a battery can raise self-consumption to 80–90 %, further reducing your energy bills and protecting you from future price rises.
What financial incentives are available in West Sussex for going solar?
While the old Feed-in Tariff has closed, you can still earn from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Local suppliers currently pay 5–15 p per exported kWh. Solar equipment is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, saving 20 % on material costs. Some homeowners may also qualify for an interest-free Green Deal or regional sustainability grants—speak to our team for the latest local schemes and eligibility.
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves?
Payback time depends on system size, roof orientation and how much electricity you use during daylight hours. Most residential customers in Lancing see a simple payback of 6–9 years without a battery and 8–11 years with a battery. Because panels are warranted for 25 years and typically last 30 +, the lifetime return on investment is strong, with annualised yields of 8–12 %.
What factors influence the upfront cost of a solar PV system?
Key cost drivers include: (1) system capacity in kWp; (2) choice of panel brand and efficiency; (3) inverter type (string vs. micro-inverters); (4) whether a battery is included and its storage size; (5) roof access and scaffold requirements; (6) any upgrade to your consumer unit or meter; and (7) monitoring hardware. A typical 4 kWp array starts from about £6,000 installed, while adding a 5 kWh battery raises the total to around £10,000.
Do solar panels work well in Lancing’s climate?
Yes. Lancing receives roughly 1,100 kWh of solar irradiance per square metre each year—well above the UK average. Modern panels convert diffuse light efficiently, so they still produce energy on overcast days. A 1 kWp array here will generate about 1,000 kWh annually, only 5–7 % less than in the sunniest parts of Cornwall.
How can I track my system’s performance and energy savings?
All our installations include web-enabled monitoring. Through a smartphone app or online portal you’ll see live generation, battery state-of-charge and household consumption. The dashboard calculates how much grid power you have avoided buying and the income earned from SEG exports, making it easy to verify your savings and detect any performance issues early.