HOW IS THIS ACHIEVED

We convert natural daylight into electricity – The process is not to be confused with existing solar water heating systems that are not as productive and requires water pipes and storage tanks.

WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND THIS

We use a system called Photovoltaic (or PV for short), which provides electricity from normal daylight being absorbed by silicon solar cells positioned securely on your existing roof.

If the generated electricity from the silicon solar cells is more than necessary, it is sold back into the national grid at a premium rate (from April 2010) then acquired back from the energy supplier at your standard rate (at roughly half the price of the premium tariff) when there is no natural light and you have a demand for electricity.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING SOLAR ENERGY

  • A clean, green and renewable energy.
  • Only required daylight, so will work all year long.
  • Can help to significantly reduce electricity costs based upon the size of installation and energy consumption.
  • Add extra value to your existing property
  • Surplus electricity sold back to national grid at 41.3p per/unit from April 2010
  • No maintenance required, with an expected life of 30 years plus.
  • Silent operation
  • Environmentally Friendly.
  • Clean and Tidy Installation which requires minimal extra space.
  • Council planning authorisation not necessary. (in most situations…)

If you were to consider if every roof in the Great Britain was fitted with solar photovoltaic’s (PV), we could exceed the nation’s current electricity demand. Solar photovoltaic’s offer huge potential to provide renewable energy without generating carbon dioxide or other pollutants.

WHAT IS SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC

“Photovoltaic” is a marriage of two words: “photo”, from Greek roots, signifying light, and “voltaic”, derived from “volt”, which is the standard term use to define electric potential at any given point..

Photovoltaic systems use cells to convert solar radiation into electricity. The cell is made up of one or two layers of a semi-conducting material. When daylight is shone on the cell it creates an electric field across the layers, allowing electricity to flow. The larger the power of the light, the bigger the flow of electric current is.

The most common semi conductor substance made use of in photovoltaic cells is silicon, a substance most commonly found in sand. With no restrictions to its availability as a raw material as silicon is the second most abundant substance on the planet.

A photovoltaic cell doesn’t require intense sunlight to function. It will additionally produce electricity on overcast days. Due to the reflection of sunlight, slightly cloudy days may even produce higher energy outputs than days with a clear blue sky.

The system is easy to install with least amount of disturbance, has a 25 year guarantee and the best part – there is government allowances currently available (in Scotland). We can also put together a tremendous financial deal – arrange to have your home surveyed today and start to get “ELECTRICITY FOR FREE”.