More Brits are looking for alternative and cleaner energy sources it has been shown by a new report of Google Trends data. Searches shot 316 per cent above the five year average in March, and is rising again in August, as the UK experiences a heatwave.
This comes as inflation reaches a 40-year high at over nine per cent, with fuel supply issues caused by the war in Ukraine contributing to a massive increase in cost for the average household.
Energy bills are projected to be £4,200 from October, with UK households being given a one-off £400 discount on their fuel bills.
“The energy market is in crisis,” said James Haynes, Branch Manager at A-Plan Insurance. “The most efficient way to save money is to cut your usage or switch to a more renewable energy.”
Citing Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, he said: “Families with a 3.5 kilowatt-peak system can knock between £170/year and £440/year off of their bills through the use of solar panels.”
