Ikea to Make Solar Energy Equipment More Accessible

Ikea is best known for its “a la carte” household goods, from sofas to tea lights. But Ikea’s recent announcement to begin sale of solar panels in UK stores has customers ready to invest in a more energy efficient future.

The United Kingdom has been making strides in the solar industry, in spite of tight government spending and recent incentive cuts for solar installation owners. In a recent Ikea-backed study, more than 60% of homeowners in the UK and Ireland who wanted to invest in solar were interested primarily in the cost-savings, which put Ikea on track for making solar more accessible.

Across the globe, traditional forms of electricity have continued to increase in cost. However, in areas of the world where traditional electricity can’t be accessed physically or financially, solar is still a viable option. In fact, Ikea launched a test run of their saleable solar panels in the Chinese market to see if it was feasible to invest in solar at a retail level, and the results were successful enough to instigate a UK-based program.

While Ikea is notorious for self-assembly, there is no telling how intricate its solar panels will prove to be, nor how effective they will be in the long run. Still, chances are, they will sell like hot cakes for the fact of their low cost and the 6% return promised by the Ikea company.

There is also no word yet as to whether or not Ikea will be spreading their solar initiatives to the United States, but either way, self-assembly doesn’t always mean quality. No matter how many panels fly off the shelves, Ikea solar panels don’t come close to the lifespan and efficiency of a FAFCO or Aquatherm system. If you plan to invest in solar, do yourself a favor and go with the solar professionals at Fun in the Sun. They ensure you get the best solar energy equipment in Central Florida and expert installation for the long term.