Solar PV
Solar PV systems are becoming more and more popular due to the recent introduction of Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) by the government enabling owners to claim back money against the cost of their system and thus reducing the payback and increasing the attractiveness of this technology.
Enviko works closely with homeowners, architects, developers, and public sector businesses on the design, installation and reinforcement of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across the United Kingdom.
Solar PV or photovoltaic solar panel systems as they are more commonly known, produce electricity by collecting solar radiation from the sun’s rays and convert that energy into electricity (insolation).
Solar PV systems function more efficiently in direct sunlight but they are not totally dependent on it. They are best suited for use on roof spaces that are south facing because they will be exposed to slightly more sunlight each year. East and west facing roof spaces can also be utilized to realize the potential of a site.
Solar PV systems are quiet and inconspicuous; they are designed to easily withstand all types of weather conditions and are tested for the most extreme conditions.
Our solar panels have no moving components, making them very reliable and without the need for maintenance. Most solar PV panels have a manufacturer performance guarantee for at least 10 years and an average lifetime of more than 25 years. With the introduction of the government-run Feed in Tariffs, solar PV systems can reach financial payback within 8 years and provide a good source of income afterwards.
Solar PV – How it works
solar pv can be used in the household in order to generate small-scale electricity for your consumption. Doing so, you will surely notice that your expenses for monthly electricity consumption will drop significantly. This will give you more savings, which can be diverted into more investable items. This is also because all you need to spend is the initial expense for capital equipment and installation. After that, the maintenance would incur very insignificant costs, whilst giving you lots of financial benefits.
Aside from that, you will also notice the shift on your lifestyle as you divert using clean and renewable energy. You will also be more conscious in conserving energy.
On the side of the strategic benefits of using solar pv, these include your contribution to the wider thrust of increasing the capacity and generation of solar energy and other renewable energy resources in general. This is because different countries, like the United Kingdom, have their own targets for the years to come. This is following the international clamor to turn cleaner and greener and every way possible
Solar PV panels generate electricity and should not be confused with solar thermal panels, which heat water. For more information on those, see our solar thermal pages.
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