Solar PV could reduce your utility bills today by up to £580 per year
Installing Solar PV panels not only reduces your annual energy bills but will also make a positive impact on your carbon footprint and with the VAT cut can be installed VAT free for the next few years
What is Solar PV?
Solar electricity panels, also known as Solar Photovoltaics (PV for short), use the energy from the sun to produce electricity that you can use within your home in the same way that solar calculators have for many years.
How do solar panels work?
When ultraviolet light shines on the cells within your solar PV panels, a flow of electricity is created by the layers of semi-conductors that makes up each cell. These semi-conductors are commonly made from silicon which gives solar PV its distinctive dark blue to black colour.
The radiation collected generates DC (direct current) energy, the same as that stored in batteries.
An inverter then converts this into usable AC (alternating current) electricity that can then be used in your home.
Any energy that is not used can be sent back to the grid or diverted to either batteries or Solar Electric Storage heaters for use at a more convenient time.
The panels don’t actually need direct sunlight to work meaning that they can produce electricity on even the most overcast of days. They work best, and produce the most electricity, when they are facing directly south, however, they work well one West and East facing roofs as well.
Is it sunny enough to have solar PV panels in the UK?
Despite our reputation as a country prone to overcast conditions we actually get more than enough energy from the sun to make solar panels a good investment.
We actually receive a similar amount of solar energy as some warmer countries, and indeed the same as Germany which is one of the leading generators of solar power in the world.
Is it sunny enough to have solar PV panels in Wales?
Despite our reputation as a country prone to overcast conditions we actually get more than enough energy from the sun to make solar panels a good investment.
We actually receive a similar amount of solar energy as some warmer countries, and indeed the same as Germany which is one of the leading generators of solar power in the world.
Benefits of Solar PV
- Reducing your energy bills by up to £580 per year
- Reduces your carbon footprint
- Contributes to a sustainable future
- Significantly increases your home’s Energy Performance rating
How long will it take to install my Solar PV system?
Once we receive your enquiry we will arrange for a surveyor to visit your home and take measurements of your roof and determine the angle and orientation of your roof. Ideally, you want roof that faces south, east or west and is pitched at around 30 – 35°.
Once we have these measurements you will receive a no obligation quotation which will give you an idea of how much money you will be able to save by installing Solar PV at your property.
Installation of a Solar PV system will generally no longer than a day and will be carried out by an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited installer. This means that you will receive a warranty for all the products installed in your home, including an insurance backed workmanship warranty.