How do solar panels work?

The sun gives off light to your solar panels (even all year round with all weather)

The sunlight is captured by the solar panels, which then convert the light into electricity through the cells. This electricity flows through a metre and into your home’s consumers units, allowing you to power your appliances and devices with clean and renewable energy from the sun. It’s a simple yet effective process that enables you to harness solar power for your energy needs.

How much money can I save?

The amount of energy you could save varies from house to house, dependant on the amount of solar panels you install and your household usage. On average UK customers can expect to usually see savings of around 70-80%.

Does my roof need to be South facing?

Although south facing roofs can generate on average 4000kwh per year, other facing roofs can also generate an average of 3500kwh per year.

What happens without the sun shining?

You don’t just need sunshine to generate power through your solar panels, you just need light, so even in cloudy or rainy days you can be making the most of your solar panels. Light is needed for your PV panels not sun so no need to fear the great english weather.

Battery storage, what do I need?

Battery storage can store electricity from your solar panels to use at different times for example if you use more electricity during than evening than you do in the day, your battery will store it until you need it. When installed at the same time as your solar panels battery storage is 0% VAT until 2027!!! Battery prices vary depending on house to house and your personal usage.

Selling electricity back to the grid

You can sell any of your unused electricity back to the grid, these prices are different for each energy provider but must always be above zero. We can help you work out your exact rates upon your consultation. Along with selling back you can still use the grid as normal in the unlikely event no power is generated.

Will it help my carbon footprint?

Your solar panels need to be carbon neutral before they can be carbon positive and this can take 6 months - 3 years. An average solar panel can save up to 1000kg of Co2 per. Solar panels produce 12 times less Co2 than gas and 20 times less than coal. All in all if you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint this is one of the best ways!

How does install take?

On an average home install takes 2-3 days, however our specialists will give you a more precise time when you have your consultation.

How many panels do I need?

That’s where we come in, upon your free consultation we will custom a plan for you and your household making sure the PV panels we install are right for you and your needs.

How long do solar panels last?

Typically well looked after panels last 25 years+. With annual maintenance and app control we can help keep on top of any degradation.