Electricity Bills Then and Now: Why Solar Makes Sense in 2025

Remember when electricity bills were barely a worry? Let’s rewind to 2005, when the average UK household spent around £350 a year on electricity. Fast-forward to today, and that figure has ballooned to well over £1,200 annually — even higher for households with greater energy needs.

Why the jump?

Several factors are at play:

• Global reliance on fossil fuels and rising extraction costs

• Increasing demand for energy as technology evolves

• Grid maintenance and upgrades to aging infrastructure

• Geopolitical tensions affecting supply and prices

These issues aren’t going away — they’re getting worse. And unless you take control of your energy supply, you’re at the mercy of ever-rising bills.

Solar energy offers a way out. By generating your own electricity, you drastically reduce your dependency on the national grid. In some cases, you can eliminate your electricity bill entirely.

At One Plus Power, Managing Director Reece Driscoll has been a passionate advocate for energy independence.

"We believe every homeowner should have the power to protect themselves from the chaos of the global energy market," says Driscoll. "Solar gives you that freedom — and it’s a game changer."

With battery storage options improving every year, even nighttime usage can be covered by your solar system, making life even more cost-effective and predictable.

When you consider where energy prices are headed, the real question is:Can you afford not to install solar?