Solar Power Electricity
Turn your roof into a money generator!
Photovoltaic (or PV) cells convert the energy in sunlight directly into electricity which can be immediately used, stored in batteries or exported via an export meter to the energy supplier.
Systems consist of photovoltaic panels mounted in an array, (generally on the roof) an inverter to covert the direct current produced by the solar cells to alternating current and either a battery bank, connection to the consumer unit, or export meter to calculate the amount of energy exported to the grid.
The
Feed in Tariff introduced by the Government in April 2010 now means you will be paid hansomely for
every unit of electricity you generate, regardless of whether you export or use this energy. A Photovoltaic or PV system will now earn you money in three ways:-
Under this system, payback periods are reduced to around 10-12 years! As the Feed in Tariff is guaranteed for 25 years, you can look forward to a tax-free income from your system, which, for an average 3 bed semi-detached home could be as much as £900 per year.
How much will it cost? what will I save? Answers to these and other questions can be found in our FAQ section by clicking
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To see a short video introduction to installing solar PV click
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