Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
Sales of solar panels have surged as businesses seek to reduce energy costs amid rising prices. A Gloucestershire solar firm reported a 65% increase in installations since the onset of the Iran conflict. Companies are increasingly viewing solar power as a financial investment rather than just a sustainability initiative.
- ▪Ben Harrison's solar firm has seen a 65% increase in sales since the Iran conflict began.
- ▪The total amount of solar power installed in the UK has risen by 11% compared to last year.
- ▪The Numatic plant in Chard has invested £1.5 million in solar panels to reduce reliance on expensive electricity.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDave HarveyWest of England business and environment correspondentBBCBen Harrison's solar firm said sales has risen by 65% since the Iran conflict began"[Solar panels are] all about saving money now, not just sustainability."Those are the words of the founder of a small solar power firm who sums up the shift in the industry neatly. Ben Harrison's Gloucestershire company has installed 65% more solar panels for businesses since the Iran war started, and energy bills soared.Across the UK, the total amount of solar power installed has risen 11% compared to last year, according to government figures.
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