For those with a permit, it is not worth giving up on the installation option, as if they decide to install a solar system now, they can still benefit from the favourable annual balance settlement instead of gross settlement and other alternatives.

The installation of solar panels allows households to become more independent from energy suppliers. This reduces the impact of electricity price changes and increases self-sufficiency in energy production.

As more and more buyers are looking for energy efficient and environmentally friendly properties, the installation of a solar system increases its attractiveness. In fact, in the coming years, it will become an indispensable feature of a property, just like insulation. It is estimated that the value of a property with a solar PV system is 10-15% higher than a property without.

Installing solar panels can reduce energy consumption, which saves money on energy bills in the long run. With a lifespan of 25-30 years, the energy produced by solar panels is free and sustainable until the end of their operational life.

This is not an age of energy abundance, and the trend shows that this is not changing. More and more of us are living on the planet, and each of us is consuming more and more energy. One way to achieve energy security is to move towards energy independence. Going off the grid, even partially, can be a good way forward, for example by installing a solar panel system.