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Introduction to Solar PV

Solar PV,

also known as Solar panel electricity systems can be installed for Commercial, Domestic or agricultural usage.

The cells capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells and do not need direct sunlight to work. They are still able to capture and generate electricity on cloudy days. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used on your farm, house or commercial property to reduce your electricity bills and generate and effort free income.

Solar PV is a great way to utilize your empty roof space or field and will ensure you get paid for the electricity you generate without having to do any work such as maintenance.

Get paid a FIT for the electricity your system generates and an added export tariff from the electrical companies for what you export back to the main grid.

Solar panel systems can still offer anywhere between 5-8 year financial return on investment while reducing your bills.

Our dedicated engineers are trained up to the highest standards on more than 20 different brands of Solar PV Inverters to carry out installations, maintenance, panel cleaning services and technical support while working directly with Manufacturers and Main UK distributors to uphold manufacturer warranty and inverter replacements on all systems.

Remember your Solar PV Inverter will most likely have a 5-10 year warranty so if you have a fault get your inverter replaced before time runs out.

Please complete an enquiry form or phone our dedicated team today learn more about Solar PV or inquire about a Free Site Visit & Estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solar PV panel and how does it work?

Solar Panels use the irradiance (light power) from the sun to knock photons into electrons inside the atoms of tiny photo cells contained in each solar panel. This generates an electrical charge which is then harnesses and inverted through an inverter box to make it useful electricity for your home, farm or business.

Do Solar PV systems require maintenance?

Solar PV systems do not need maintenance as there are no moving parts. However your Solar PV systems could be loosing you money if the panels are not clean. Most solar panel systems come with self cleaning glass but unfortunately self cleaning glass can only work with a strong rain shower. Self cleaning glass can also degrade over time. We recommend that panels are cleaned once a year with specialist glass restore in standard roof areas or 2-4 times a year in high contaminant areas with lots of birds or dust around as production could be reduced by up 20 or 30% in some circumstances.

Is a Solar PV system still a good investment?

Yes, providing that you have a genuine use for the electricity generated during the day. In recent times we have seen dramatic cuts in the FIT payments for Solar PV however; it can still pay to install a system with a payback of under 7 years on some installs. Typically the FIT payment structure works in favor of the medium size solar systems from 10-50kW which would generally require a 3 phase connection but any size system is considered and can still be an attractive investment.

How can I get the most from my Solar PV system?

The simplest way to make the most of your Solar PV system is to ensure that you use as much of the adjustable electric appliances in your house, farm or business at around noon or at least during daylight hours. This is the time when you will typically be generating the most electricity from your system. Most domestic appliances come with adjustable timers so that you can set them off even if you are not around. If your appliances do not have adjustable timers then you can purchase plug socket timers to give you the same effect.

What do I do if my inverter stops working or has a warning light?

The best solution is to have a look at your inverter display and check to see if there is a fault code showing. The fault code may say something like "VAC FAILURE" or "IR FAULT". The best place to start is by switching off the AC & DC isolators that are usually installed next to your Inverter, wait 10 seconds after the system has shut down then switch these back on. After the system has rebooted if the fault is still present then you should check to see if the Circuit Breaker has tripped in your consumer unit and switch it back on if required. If none of these actions rectify the fault then phone a member of our team discuss the next step on 01228 318900.

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Remember your Solar PV Inverter will most likely have a 5-10 year warranty so if you have a fault get your inverter replaced before time runs out.

Please complete an enquiry form or phone our dedicated team today learn more about Solar PV or inquire about a Free Site Visit & Estimate.

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