Hungarians have expressed keen interest in installing solar panels to reduce energy costs, seeing it as a sustainable investment with a solid return, according to an online survey by E.ON Hungaria.
In the online survey of 1,500 consumers conducted by the energy provider between March 26 and April 5, 58% saw solar panels as a good investment, trusting that they could reduce or even fully cover their energy costs, E.ON said. Experience suggests 25-30sqm of solar panels can fully cover an average family’s annual electricity needs, with the investment paying for itself over 7-9 years while remaining serviceable decades after, the statement said. Fully 55% of respondents said a preference for green solutions would play an important role in a solar panel investment, while government subsidies currently available would be a factor for 23% of respondents, it added. Among those already using solar panels, 61% paid for the equipment themselves, 21% took out loans and 15% received a subsidy, E.ON said. Fully 58% of those currently planning to set up a solar panel system expect to do so using funding or subsidised loans. Less than 20% said they would fund the investment on their own, E.ON said.
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