Home economics: how to reduce the weight of your electricity bill

Every time you open your electricity bill, the risk is always the same: being faced with a higher amount than expected. Whether it arrives by post or in digital format, the result changes little. Energy costs are a growing problem for many Italian families, also because in our homes there are more and more appliances and devices connected to the electricity grid, starting with home automation.

It is therefore essential to know all the strategies available to reduce the weight of the bill: from choosing the most suitable supplier, to the installation of domestic photovoltaic or mini-photovoltaic balcony systems, to participation in shared solar production projects.

Changing electricity supplier: an opportunity not to be overlooked

With the opening of the free energy market, suppliers and offers have multiplied. But the large number of proposals can be confusing, and understanding a bill — between intransparent voices and variable rates — is not always easy.

And yet, choosing your supplier carefully can make a difference. To find your way around the various options, it is useful to rely on online comparators, which allow you to compare offers by entering a few data (in particular annual consumption). Once you have identified the most convenient rates, it is always advisable to check directly on the official websites of the suppliers the contractual conditions and the services included, before signing up.

Domestic photovoltaic system: maximizing self-consumption

One of the most effective solutions to reduce — and in some cases to zero — the electricity bill is the installation of a domestic photovoltaic system. If equipped with a storage system, the energy produced in excess during daylight hours can be stored and used when the plant is not operating, for example during the night.

The initial investment remains substantial, between purchase and installation, but there are still some public incentives, although less generous than in the past. To ensure the efficiency of the plant over time, it is essential to also provide for insurance and maintenance expenses.

The available space must also be considered: in most cases, a roof that is well exposed to the sun is necessary, with a sufficient surface area to accommodate the panels. Not all buildings are suitable, and in some areas there may be landscape or technical constraints.

Mini photovoltaic for balcony: the plug & play solution

For those who cannot install a traditional photovoltaic system, there is a more accessible alternative: the mini photovoltaic for balcony. These are small kits that are easily installed on balconies or railings, connecting them directly to a household outlet.

The main advantages are the low cost, the almost total absence of bureaucracy and the speed of activation. However, energy production is limited and, at least for now, it is not possible to transfer it to the grid or accumulate it. The savings in the bill are therefore proportional to the immediate self-consumption of the energy produced, but it remains a good option to start reducing costs.

Shared photovoltaic: advantages in a few clicks

In addition to self-production, there is also another way to reduce the cost of the electricity bill: invest in a shared solar farm. It is a different formula, but always based on photovoltaic. In this case, you don't install anything at home: you participate in the investment in a solar park that already exists or is under construction, by buying shares through a crowdfunding platform.

The energy produced is sold to the national electricity grid and the revenues generated are distributed among investors. The result? Un periodic profit which can be used to offset the costs of the electricity bill, until it is eliminated, or even obtain an additional profit in the case of a larger investment.

Compared to the installation of a domestic system, this solution involves lower initial costs, requires no maintenance or red tape, and can be managed entirely online. It's an ideal option for those who don't have a roof available, live for rent or are simply looking for a more agile and flexible alternative to contribute to the energy transition.

A smart, simple and effective solution

Reducing the weight of the electricity bill is possible, even with small interventions. From the optimization of consumption to the choice of supplier, to active participation in the production of renewable energy, there are many ways to go.

Those who have the opportunity to install a domestic system will benefit from significant energy autonomy. On the other hand, those who prefer a less demanding approach can choose the mini balcony photovoltaic. But for those looking for a simple, digital and potentially profitable solution, shared solar parks represent one of the most effective and democratic alternatives for dealing with the problem of energy expenditure with intelligence.

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