Solar PV - Solar PV Panels - Solar Photovoltaics

Solar Photovoltaic Panels, or Solar PV Panels for short, is a technology in which daylight is converted into electrical power.  It uses energy from the sun to create electricity that will operate electrical appliances and lighting

Solar PV Panels - Photovoltaics

Solar PV panels require only daylight, not necessarily sunlight, and are therefore capable of generating electricity on cloudy days. Solar PV panels work equally well in urban or rural locations. They can be installed on the roof of most homes that can support the equipment and can easily be connected to a building’s electricity supply.

Benefits of Solar PV - Photovoltaics

When in use, Solar PV panels do not generate greenhouse gases or cause pollution. Each kilowatt-peak (kWp) of electricity produced can save approximately 455 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions compared with electricity generated from fossil fuels.

Available Sunlight for Solar PV Panels - Photovoltaics

The amount of available sunlight in the UK varies with the latitude of the site. The south of the country has more available light than the north. The total annual energy available varies from approximately 1,259 kWh per metre squared per year in the South-West of England to 850 kWh per metre squared per year in Scotland. The light energy also varies during different seasons of the year with more daylight available in the summer than in the winter.

Siting of Solar Integrated PV - Solar Photovoltaic Panels

Solar PV panels can be attached to pitched roofs or flat roofs, fixed vertically onto external walls or located on the ground. They can also be integrated into patent glazing or rain screen cladding systems. They should work efficiently in most locations as long as no part of the panel is shaded from the sun.

Thin Film Solar PV - Solar PV Laminates

Thin film solar PV cells can be produced using less than one per cent of the expensive raw materials used in traditional wafer based solar cells.

Thin film solar PV can also be integrated with conventional building materials. It is efficient in the conversion of solar energy and can deliver good cost savings

Before considering any system of renewable energy, it is advisable to improve the energy efficiency of your building, through improved, insulation, draught proofing, low energy lights and heating controls