{"id":4510,"date":"2025-01-20T10:07:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T10:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/?p=4510"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:04:32","slug":"why-winter-is-a-good-time-for-businesses-to-invest-in-solar-pv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/insights\/why-winter-is-a-good-time-for-businesses-to-invest-in-solar-pv\/","title":{"rendered":"Why winter is a good time for businesses to invest in solar PV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Winter gets a bad reputation for its short, overcast days – but installing solar panels<\/a> in the winter offers several benefits including reduced installation delays and immediate reduction in your carbon and energy bills. We cover three benefits of installing solar panels in winter, in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan for solar panels now, to enjoy the benefits by summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Installing commercial solar panels is a multi-step process that can take several months depending on the size and complexity of your site. Starting the planning and installation in winter ensures your system is ready to capitalise on the long daylight hours of summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between April and September, solar panels generate the most energy, with over 12 hours of light daily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once installed, your solar PV system begins producing renewable energy immediately, helping to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint. Many organisations achieve payback in as little as 3-5 years, especially if their daytime energy use exceeds 20,000kWh annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By acting now, you can avoid missing out on this critical period of maximum energy generation while future-proofing your business against rising energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar PV is effective year-round<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a common misconception that solar panels don\u2019t work in winter. Solar PV systems generate electricity from daylight, not heat, so they continue producing energy even on cold, winter days. During the winter months, solar panels can still generate around 20-25% of their summer output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter also coincides with higher energy demands, making the energy savings from solar PV even more valuable. At a time when energy prices are often volatile, diversifying your energy sources helps protect your organisation from price spikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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