{"id":5506,"date":"2025-04-26T12:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/04\/26\/are-solar-panels-worth-it-in-the-uk-solar-panel-output-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T12:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:40:13","slug":"are-solar-panels-worth-it-in-the-uk-solar-panel-output-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/04\/26\/are-solar-panels-worth-it-in-the-uk-solar-panel-output-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Are solar panels worth it in the UK? | Solar panel output in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UqVhbyhOcTc?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>UK winters tend to be pretty gloomy, so it\u2019s natural to wonder if solar panels actually produce any electricity during this period. <\/p>\n<p>In this video, our solar experts Charlie and Josh wade into the weeds of whether solar panels work in winter (spoiler: they do). They explain what percentage of your solar panels\u2019 annual output is generated in the coldest months of the year, why you\u2019ll need to rely on the grid a fair bit, and why this isn\u2019t a problem.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re stressed about snow on your panels, find out near the end of the video how to do something about it. <\/p>\n<p>Here are the best solar export tariffs on the market right now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/solar-panels-advice\/exporting-to-the-grid\/best-seg-rates?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/solar-panels-advice\/exporting-to-the-grid\/best-seg-rates?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Do solar panels work in heatwaves? Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FpT3nhV0O9o\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FpT3nhV0O9o<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>To learn more about solar panels, check out our advice hub: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/solar-panels-advice?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/solar-panels-advice?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br<\/a> \/><br \/>And to sign up for Sunsave Plus and find out if you\u2019re eligible, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/sunsave-plus?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sunsave.energy\/sunsave-plus?utm_source=youtube&#038;utm_medium=organicsocial&#038;utm_content=winter<br<\/a> \/><br \/>#solarenergy #solar #solarpanels <\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Sunsave UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 1008450) as a credit broker not a lender.<br \/>Subject to status, T&#038;Cs apply.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd6 CHAPTERS \ud83d\udcd6 <\/p>\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<br \/>00:42 &#8211; Do solar panels work in winter?<br \/>00:54 &#8211; How much electricity do solar panels produce in winter?<br \/>01:32 &#8211; Why is solar panel output so low in winter?<br \/>02:03 &#8211; Do you need to use the grid in winter?<br \/>02:42 &#8211; Solar panel output by season<br \/>03:12 &#8211; Exporting excess electricity in the summertime<br \/>04:11 &#8211; Sunsave Plus, the UK\u2019s first solar subscription<br \/>05:48 &#8211; Dealing with snow on your solar panels<br \/>07:18 &#8211; Can it ever get too cold for solar panels?<br \/>07:58 &#8211; How well do solar panels perform in cloudy weather?<br \/>08:55 &#8211; The \u2018edge-of-cloud\u2019 effect<br \/>09:45 &#8211; Outro<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f Stay connected with us!<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunsaveuk\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sunsaveuk\/<\/a><br \/>TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@<\/a>sunsaveuk<br \/>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sunsaveuk\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sunsaveuk\/<\/a><br \/>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sunsaveuk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/x.com\/sunsaveuk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunsave is a solar and battery installer based in the UK. We offer the UK\u2019s first solar subscription, which removes the upfront cost of solar entirely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UK winters tend to be pretty gloomy, so it\u2019s natural to wonder if solar panels actually produce any electricity during this period. In this video, our solar experts Charlie and Josh wade into the weeds of whether solar panels work in winter (spoiler: they do). 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