British electrical retailer Currys has launched an off-the-shelf solar energy product in three of its stores, namely West Thurrock, Fulham and Croydon. The panels, manufactured by Sharp, are priced at £1000 each, making a solar heating system for an average 3-bedroomed family home around the £9000 mark, including installation. A system like this will cut your annual electricity bill in half and will protect against future energy price rises.

You can apply for a grant to help offset the cost of the system from the Energy Saving Trust and some electricity supply companies will buy back any excess electricity generated by the panels.

Via: BBC News