Post by Admin on Jul 20, 2008 14:42:57 GMT
Solar Photovoltaics (Solar PV)
How it works
Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells/panels are renewable electricity generating systems, installed at an optimal angle on a supporting roof or wall. Each solar cell is made from one or two layers of semiconducting material, such as silicon. When solar energy (photons) reaches each cell, it creates an electric field across the layers. The stronger the sunlight, the more electricity is produced, but solar PV can still generate energy in overcast conditions.The strength of a PV cell is measured in kilowatt peak (kWp), which is the amount of energy the cell generates in direct sunlight.
Performance issues
Energy outputs do not relate as much as the performance of solar thermal to latitude and hours of direct sunlight, but solar PV energy outputs are greater in sunnier climates. PV cells can work well further north in Europe, including the UK. They may need cleaning from leaves and dirt to work most efficiently.
The benefits of solar PV electricity
Lower carbon emissions: solar PV electricity is renewable once its installation’s carbon payback time is accounted for. Carbon savings can be considerable (around 1.2 tonnes of CO2 each year) A 2.5 kWp system could provide 50 percent of a household's annual electricity needs. A typical home PV system could save around 1200 kg of carbon dioxide per year – around 30 tonnes over its lifetime.
Lower fuel bills: electricity bills could be reduced by as much as £250 per year. A typical home PV system can produce around 50 percent of the electricity per an average household in a year.
Sells electricity back to the Grid: if system is producing more electricity than needed, or at times during the day when householder is not at home, someone else can use it, by either exporting by a private wire or to the Grid
Energy storage options: if a home is not connected to the national grid, excess electricity can be stored in batteries.
Certificated solar PV is eligible for feed-in tariffsThese tackle the high up- front costs of solar PV, so that it should break even after a number of years. They financially reward the generation of renewable electricity and also its export, as an additional tariff.
Support
Permitted planning for solar PV was introduced in April 2008. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) no longer supports solar PV, as feed-in-tariffs started in April 2010.
For more detailed information see the Energy Saving Trust’s webpage [External link] or call their “Act on Co2” advice line: 0800 512 012
For MCS certified installer and products, visit www.microgenerationcertification.org [External link]
Why Solar Hot Water Heating?
# Outstanding System Performance & Efficiency
# 25 year Guarantee
# Easy to Use
# Aesthetically Pleasing Design Enhances Property Value
# Maintenance Free/ One Day Installation
The number one most effective way as a household or as an individual to utilise solar power and alternative energy is having a solar hot water heating system fitted. It allows you to help the environment while providing up to 70% of your hot water all year long. It's one of the easiest and most economic ways to make sure you have more hot water with a better flow rate, more hot water storage and more pressure making reducing your carbon emissions by up to one ton a year a decidedly pleasurable experience - all thanks to the sun. Join the thousands of homes already benefiting from free hot water.
Don't I have to suffer to be "green"?/ Will I have less hot water?/ Is this reliable?/ Is it sunny enough in the UK for solar power?
It's a dangerous myth that you have to suffer in order to care for the environment and improve your household's energy efficiency.
The Schott solar panels we use to provide your hot water, ensure you always have hot water. That means at night, in the morning and all day long. In fact we can upgrade and optimise your system to ensure you have MORE HOT WATER, a BETTER FLOW RATE, MORE PRESSURE (because we all enjoy power showers) and DOUBLE YOUR HOT WATER STORAGE. Indeed this summer you can enjoy more hot water, for free with up to 100% saving on your hot water throughout the summer months.
Award winning system with proven German technology from Valliant, a company with over 130 years experience in developing & producing heating products, leading, hire and shaping the heating industry, bringing you the best solar heating package on the market.
Maintenance free with no moving parts to go wrong, works all year round producing free hot water. Over 40,000 homes are already benefiting from reduced fuel bills. Use the 0800 numbers safe and clean calls.
By reducing your household carbon emissions by up to a tonne and with a 25 year guarantee your new solar hot water heating system will help you achieve peace of mind both for yourself and the planet. For home finance you can consult Bad Credit Mortgage
Why Solar Hot Water Heating?
# Outstanding System Performance & Efficiency
# 25 year Guarantee
# Easy to Use
# Aesthetically Pleasing Design Enhances Property Value
# Maintenance Free/ One Day Installation
The number one most effective way as a household or as an individual to utilise solar power and alternative energy is having a solar hot water heating system fitted. It allows you to help the environment while providing up to 70% of your hot water all year long. It's one of the easiest and most economic ways to make sure you have more hot water with a better flow rate, more hot water storage and more pressure making reducing your carbon emissions by up to one ton a year a decidedly pleasurable experience - all thanks to the sun. Join the thousands of homes already benefiting from free hot water.
Don't I have to suffer to be "green"?/ Will I have less hot water?/ Is this reliable?/ Is it sunny enough in the UK for solar power?
It's a dangerous myth that you have to suffer in order to care for the environment and improve your household's energy efficiency.
The Schott solar panels we use to provide your hot water, ensure you always have hot water. That means at night, in the morning and all day long. In fact we can upgrade and optimise your system to ensure you have MORE HOT WATER, a BETTER FLOW RATE, MORE PRESSURE (because we all enjoy power showers) and DOUBLE YOUR HOT WATER STORAGE. Indeed this summer you can enjoy more hot water, for free with up to 100% saving on your hot water throughout the summer months.
Award winning system with proven German technology from Valliant, a company with over 130 years experience in developing & producing heating products, leading, hire and shaping the heating industry, bringing you the best solar heating package on the market.
Maintenance free with no moving parts to go wrong, works all year round producing free hot water. Over 40,000 homes are already benefiting from reduced fuel bills. Use the 0800 numbers safe and clean calls.
By reducing your household carbon emissions by up to a tonne and with a 25 year guarantee your new solar hot water heating system will help you achieve peace of mind both for yourself and the planet. For home finance you can consult Bad Credit Mortgage
How it works
Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells/panels are renewable electricity generating systems, installed at an optimal angle on a supporting roof or wall. Each solar cell is made from one or two layers of semiconducting material, such as silicon. When solar energy (photons) reaches each cell, it creates an electric field across the layers. The stronger the sunlight, the more electricity is produced, but solar PV can still generate energy in overcast conditions.The strength of a PV cell is measured in kilowatt peak (kWp), which is the amount of energy the cell generates in direct sunlight.
Performance issues
Energy outputs do not relate as much as the performance of solar thermal to latitude and hours of direct sunlight, but solar PV energy outputs are greater in sunnier climates. PV cells can work well further north in Europe, including the UK. They may need cleaning from leaves and dirt to work most efficiently.
The benefits of solar PV electricity
Lower carbon emissions: solar PV electricity is renewable once its installation’s carbon payback time is accounted for. Carbon savings can be considerable (around 1.2 tonnes of CO2 each year) A 2.5 kWp system could provide 50 percent of a household's annual electricity needs. A typical home PV system could save around 1200 kg of carbon dioxide per year – around 30 tonnes over its lifetime.
Lower fuel bills: electricity bills could be reduced by as much as £250 per year. A typical home PV system can produce around 50 percent of the electricity per an average household in a year.
Sells electricity back to the Grid: if system is producing more electricity than needed, or at times during the day when householder is not at home, someone else can use it, by either exporting by a private wire or to the Grid
Energy storage options: if a home is not connected to the national grid, excess electricity can be stored in batteries.
Certificated solar PV is eligible for feed-in tariffsThese tackle the high up- front costs of solar PV, so that it should break even after a number of years. They financially reward the generation of renewable electricity and also its export, as an additional tariff.
Support
Permitted planning for solar PV was introduced in April 2008. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) no longer supports solar PV, as feed-in-tariffs started in April 2010.
For more detailed information see the Energy Saving Trust’s webpage [External link] or call their “Act on Co2” advice line: 0800 512 012
For MCS certified installer and products, visit www.microgenerationcertification.org [External link]
Why Solar Hot Water Heating?
# Outstanding System Performance & Efficiency
# 25 year Guarantee
# Easy to Use
# Aesthetically Pleasing Design Enhances Property Value
# Maintenance Free/ One Day Installation
The number one most effective way as a household or as an individual to utilise solar power and alternative energy is having a solar hot water heating system fitted. It allows you to help the environment while providing up to 70% of your hot water all year long. It's one of the easiest and most economic ways to make sure you have more hot water with a better flow rate, more hot water storage and more pressure making reducing your carbon emissions by up to one ton a year a decidedly pleasurable experience - all thanks to the sun. Join the thousands of homes already benefiting from free hot water.
Don't I have to suffer to be "green"?/ Will I have less hot water?/ Is this reliable?/ Is it sunny enough in the UK for solar power?
It's a dangerous myth that you have to suffer in order to care for the environment and improve your household's energy efficiency.
The Schott solar panels we use to provide your hot water, ensure you always have hot water. That means at night, in the morning and all day long. In fact we can upgrade and optimise your system to ensure you have MORE HOT WATER, a BETTER FLOW RATE, MORE PRESSURE (because we all enjoy power showers) and DOUBLE YOUR HOT WATER STORAGE. Indeed this summer you can enjoy more hot water, for free with up to 100% saving on your hot water throughout the summer months.
Award winning system with proven German technology from Valliant, a company with over 130 years experience in developing & producing heating products, leading, hire and shaping the heating industry, bringing you the best solar heating package on the market.
Maintenance free with no moving parts to go wrong, works all year round producing free hot water. Over 40,000 homes are already benefiting from reduced fuel bills. Use the 0800 numbers safe and clean calls.
By reducing your household carbon emissions by up to a tonne and with a 25 year guarantee your new solar hot water heating system will help you achieve peace of mind both for yourself and the planet. For home finance you can consult Bad Credit Mortgage
Why Solar Hot Water Heating?
# Outstanding System Performance & Efficiency
# 25 year Guarantee
# Easy to Use
# Aesthetically Pleasing Design Enhances Property Value
# Maintenance Free/ One Day Installation
The number one most effective way as a household or as an individual to utilise solar power and alternative energy is having a solar hot water heating system fitted. It allows you to help the environment while providing up to 70% of your hot water all year long. It's one of the easiest and most economic ways to make sure you have more hot water with a better flow rate, more hot water storage and more pressure making reducing your carbon emissions by up to one ton a year a decidedly pleasurable experience - all thanks to the sun. Join the thousands of homes already benefiting from free hot water.
Don't I have to suffer to be "green"?/ Will I have less hot water?/ Is this reliable?/ Is it sunny enough in the UK for solar power?
It's a dangerous myth that you have to suffer in order to care for the environment and improve your household's energy efficiency.
The Schott solar panels we use to provide your hot water, ensure you always have hot water. That means at night, in the morning and all day long. In fact we can upgrade and optimise your system to ensure you have MORE HOT WATER, a BETTER FLOW RATE, MORE PRESSURE (because we all enjoy power showers) and DOUBLE YOUR HOT WATER STORAGE. Indeed this summer you can enjoy more hot water, for free with up to 100% saving on your hot water throughout the summer months.
Award winning system with proven German technology from Valliant, a company with over 130 years experience in developing & producing heating products, leading, hire and shaping the heating industry, bringing you the best solar heating package on the market.
Maintenance free with no moving parts to go wrong, works all year round producing free hot water. Over 40,000 homes are already benefiting from reduced fuel bills. Use the 0800 numbers safe and clean calls.
By reducing your household carbon emissions by up to a tonne and with a 25 year guarantee your new solar hot water heating system will help you achieve peace of mind both for yourself and the planet. For home finance you can consult Bad Credit Mortgage