Why Install A Solar PV System?
What are the advantages of installing solar energy on my property?
How Do Solar Panels Work?
A solar photovoltaic system converts sunlight into electricity via the inverter.
This can then be used to power appliances in your home directly, or stored in a battery for use later, when the sun is not shining. If not used or stored, the excess electricity is directed back to the grid.
Your current electricity supply produces
67% will be supplied by solar saving
1,379 kWH will be exported saving
Total Savings
Your yearly CO2 reduction of 861kg is equal to
A car ride of 3,076 miles.
CO2 absorbed by 40 trees.
Clean and Renewable
Imagine harvesting energy from the sun, the most effective source of renewable energy, that’s what solar PV is about.
The carbon footprint of solar PV panels is small, and the savings are large, figures on the left are based on a 4k system in Bedfordshire.
What Are The Advantages Of Installing Solar Energy On My Property?
Read our guide below to see why you should install a Solar PV system today.
- Save Money
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Your electricity bills will decrease due to the power you are generating and using. If you install a battery and are careful how you use your power, you could use very little grid energy between March to November.
- Low Maintenance
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Once installed, solar panels require very little maintenance. They are generally installed at an angle which allows rain to run off freely, washing dirt and dust away. If you keep them from becoming blocked by dirt, solar panels could last for over 25 years with little loss in efficiency. Inverters may need replaced every 10 years.
- Independence
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Investing in a solar power system makes you less reliant on the National Grid for your electricity. As an energy generator, you can enjoy cheaper electricity throughout the day. If you invest in battery storage, you could carry on using solar energy after the sun goes down.
- Efficient
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You will be contributing to a more efficient way of generating energy. Transmitting energy from power plants across extensive networks to your home inevitably results in energy loss. When your power is coming direct from your rooftop, the loss is minimised, so less energy is wasted.
- No Planning Permission Required
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Solar panels are considered ‘permitted development’ you usually do not need a permit to install them on your roof. There are a few limitations you need to bear in mind before installation. If your property is in a conservation area, or in a World Heritage Site, panels must not be fitted to a wall which fronts a highway. If you have any doubts, contact your local planning department.
- Property Value
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Current trends in the energy market mean that a home with solar panels could command a higher price in the future than one without.