Solar Electricity
For centuries we have harnessed the power of the sun but it is only recently that we have been able to trap and store that power effectively. Photovoltaic (PV) panels use the energy from the sun to generate electricity with no waste and no emissions - this can then be used to run appliances and lighting within your own environment or to feed back to the grid to earn an income.
Importantly, solar panels do not rely on direct sunlight to work - as long as there is daylight, power will be generated. However the more sun there is the more electricity that can be generated.
Our surveyors will assess whether your building is suitable for solar panels, checking factors such as roof or wall orientation and the amount of sunlight that is likely to be received.
A number of solar panels can be connected together to form a module. The size of module required to help power a home depends on a number of factors: your energy needs, the type of panel used and the space available to mount the panels.
Panels can be mounted on roofs or in the event of a conservation area on the ground using specially constructed frames. Now with the governments ‘Feed in’ tariff which lasts for up to 25 years, there has never been such a good time to make an investment in this environmentally friendly technology and get paid in return.
Solar Electricity Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT’s)
When Solar PV is installed, the electricity generated will automatically be used in your home. If more electricity is being generated than is being used then the surplus is exported back onto the national grid. The governments Feed In Tariff (FIT) will pay 41.3p/kWh (systems less than 4kW peak power) for all electricity generated even if this electricity is used in the property. This then gives the system owner a further saving as they do not have to purchase the electricity that has been used from the PV system. Any surplus electricity is exported onto the national grid, the rate that is paid for this electricity varies between electricity suppliers.
