While solar panels typically boost a home's value by around 4.1%, ground-mounted panels may pose a different scenario. With less available land space, the added value might not be as significant, despite the benefits like reduced energy costs and environmental impact.

Most properties do not have enough outdoor area to accommodate the quantity of ground-mounted solar panels required to power an entire home. If this is the case, roof-mounted panels will be a better fit for you.

However, if there is enough room, ground-mounted solar panels can be more efficient than roof-mounted ones for some homes. They can be readily slanted and steered to capture the most amount of sunlight, resulting in increased energy generation. However, they are more likely to be overshadowed by buildings or trees.

Yes, solar panels can be fitted in a garden – although, you would need around 30 square metres to fit enough solar panels to power a three-bedroom house. If a property has less than 30 square metres of land, ground-mounted solar panels can still be fitted in a garden, either to supplement the solar panels on the roof of the house, or to power sheds or garden lights.