Solar Photovoltaic Panels (PV) - free electricity from the Sun!

BP Solar Panels

Solar Right install BP solar panels with a 25 year guarantee.

At last, you can earn real money from clean and free Solar energy.

"With the new Government “Feed in Tariffs”, not only do you get paid for the electricity you generate but you get paid twice! How would you like to start charging your electricity provider instead of them sending you bills?

FREE MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT

There are THREE ways you save and earn with the new Government Backed Feed-In Tariffs (FITS) or Clean Energy Cash Back scheme, which starts on 1st April 2010:

1) Guaranteed payment for EVERY unit of electricity the PV panels generate. Tariffs start at 41.3p per kWh (unit).

2) Reduced your existing electricity bills (you are no longer pulling as much power from the National Grid) saving you around 11p per unit.

3) If any electricity you generate is left over after your own consumption, you can EXPORT this power for an additional 3p+ per KWh. For a 2kWh rated Solar PV system consisting of 12 panels, this could mean savings and cash back of around £900 per Annam, guaranteed by the Government for 25 years!

Feed-in Tariffs are INDEX LINKED and TAX FREE!.

The best FITS rates will be for those who adopt in the first two years.

GUARANTEED RETURNS

We know this sounds too good to be true but the Government have had to introduce these new measures in order to attract large numbers of people across the country to install their own generating capacity and help them meet their climate change targets. Remember these payments are Government guaranteed for the next 25 years. Where else would you get cast iron guarantees like this?

How does it work?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems take energy from the sun and convert it to zero carbon electricity.

The majority of solar PV systems consist of two main components:

Solar PV Panels - also know as PV modules, these are the principle building blocks of a solar PV system. Panels contain a series of photovoltaic cells made from a semi-conductor material (usually silicon) and these convert light into electricity. To give a desired electrical power output (measured in Watts) a number of panels are connected together to form a PV array.

DC/AC Inverter - this converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by the panels into alternating current (AC) electricity that matches the building's mains electrical grid supply. If the building is not grid connected the inverter is usually replaced with a battery bank to store the solar electricity generated.


On Roof (below) In Roof (Left)

The selection of Solar PV Panel Type and Roof Mounting System will be based on factors such as:

• Roof Type - dictates whether a flat or pitched roof mounting system will be used and how it can be fixed
• Desired aesthetics - roof integrated mounting systems are generally considered to have better aesthetics
• Local site conditions - limited roof space may dictate the use of hybrid solar panels to obtain a required output
• New build or retrofit - roof integrated solar panels are easier to fit on new build properties
• Integrated with solar thermal - some roof integrated solar panels can be integrated with solar thermal collectors
• Local planning issues - in certain areas only roof integrated systems will be allowed
• Budget - above roof mounting is usually cheaper than roof integrated

DC/AC Inverter & Electrical Circuit

Sun Solar has access to a wide range of inverters and we use state-of-the-art software to select the model that will extract the maximum possible energy from your Solar PV array. All the other components in the electrical circuit are specified in accordance with the array and the inverter. If the building is not grid connected the electrical circuit will require batteries and a charge controller, which will be sized to meet our specific predicted electrical demand.

How much will a grid connected system cost?

Prices for Solar PV systems vary, depending on the size of the system and the type of cell used. With most domestic systems usually between 1.5 and 3kWp. prices can range from £7,500 - £12,000 per kWp installed.