Homeowners turn to solar panels as oil prices rise
Homeowners in Yorkshire are increasingly installing solar panels as rising oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, drive demand for energy independence. Companies like Solar Plus Yorkshire and Leeds Solar report a significant surge in inquiries and sales, with customers motivated by cost savings and a desire for control over their energy use. Consumer experts advise thorough research and feasibility assessments before installation, while supply chain concerns due to reliance on Chinese manufacturing could impact future availability.
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Homeowners turn to solar panels as oil prices riseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCathy KillickandChloe Aslett,YorkshireBBCSolar panels can give householders a feeling of "control" over their energy, Mark Houldsworth saidRenewable energy firms in Yorkshire have reported a spike of interest in solar panels prompted by the US-Israel war with Iran.As fuel prices have risen, households have been turning away from oil and gas, with energy supplier Octopus seeing a 50% rise in solar panel sales - a picture replicated in local companies.Mark Houldsworth, managing director of Boroughbridge-based Solar Plus Yorkshire Ltd, said: "We normally get 15 inquiries a month, but we've had around 150 so far in April."He said customers told him they were pleased to be going green, but saving money…
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