SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
Solar Power is an intermittent energy source, meaning solar power is not available at all times. It is supplemented by storage or other energy sources like wind power and/or hydropower. Solar technology is becoming more popular in urban areas today.
SOLAR PV PANELS (PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEMS)
Solar
Radiation and Photo Voltaic Electricity Potential - Country
and Regional Maps. Origin: Joint Research Centre (JRC) EU
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/jrc
This map and others represent yearly sum of global irradiation on
horizontal and optimally inclined surface, 10-years average of the
period 1981-1990 [kWh/m2]. The same colour legend represents also
potential solar electricity [kWh/kWp] generated by a 1 kWp system per
year with photovoltaic modules mounted at an optimum inclination and
assuming system performance ratio 0.75. All maps are available for
download here: http://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvgis/cmaps/eur.htm
Electricity generated for Solar energy in UK varies between approx 1,300 KWh in the South West of UK to 850KWh in Scotland. These figures relate to the power generated per metre squared (m²) per year. Most buildings in UK are suitable for solar electric power systems requiring 10 m² to 15 m².
UK households consume approx 8KWh to 10KWh per day on average. 1 KW (kilo watt = 1000 watts) consumed can be considered to be a single bar electric fire used for heating for 1 hour.
Solar energy varies at different periods during a year. South facing roof aspect is important.
Electricity requirements will vary depending on the size of each house and how energy-efficient the building and appliances are. Solar PV system will be able to reduce electricity bills because the system will supply some or all of your power rather than a supplier of electricity. Where Solar PV connects to the National Grid system, it will automatically take electricity from the National Grid at times of low solar generation - at night primarily. The PV systems automatically switches between solar or supplier energy dependant on consumption and solar conditions during a 24 hour period.
CD Solar Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificated
The MCS Scheme gives consumers the guarantee that certificated
microgeneration
products and the installers of those products have conformed to a
rigorous set of standards.
To qualify for financial incentives such as Clean
Energy Cash backs, both the microgeneration
product and the installer must carry the MCS mark
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Solar – Your investment pays off
Permitted development rights
In England and Scotland, changes to permitted development rights for
renewable technologies introduced on 6th April 2008 and 12th March 2009
respectively, have lifted the requirements for planning permission for
most domestic microgeneration technologies.
The General Permitted Development Order (GPDO), or the Town and Country
Planning (General Permitted Development) (Domestic Microgeneration)
(Scotland) Amendment Order 2009 grants rights to carry out certain
limited forms of development on the home, without the need to apply for
planning permission. The scope of the GPDO in England and the TCP (GPD)
in Scotland now extends to the following technologies:
View the Energy Savings Trust Website for
specific info on Energy capture ssytems.
Always check with your local
authority to find out if you require planning permission or not, the
information on this page is for guidance only.
FREE ESTIMATES:
We will be more than pleased to visit your home and provide a free, no-obligation estimate on a suitable sized solar system for your home or organisational property.
