Why is solar power a good idea?
Solar panels are a great way to produce environmentally friendly renewable energy and save money at the same time. Most traditional forms of electricity generation work by burning fossil fuels …
What are feed-in tariffs and how do they work?
A feed-in tariff (FIT) is a funding mechanism used in many countries to help promote small-scale renewable energy production. A typical 2.5kWp domestic solar PV installation costs around £12,000, but …
On-grid and off-grid solar power
Most houses in the UK are connected to the national grid which supplies the house with electricity. PV systems installed on these houses will also be connected to the grid. …
Mounting options for solar PV panels
There are many ways to mount solar panels and the method used will depend on where you are situating them. Most domestic solar panels are mounted on top of the …
How much electricity can you get from a solar PV system?
The average household in the UK uses 3300 units of electricity (kWh, or kilowatt-hours) of electricity each year. Based on an electricity price of 12.5p per kWh this costs over …
New and up-coming solar technology
Solar technology is rapidly advancing, with new innovations constantly being developed. Micro-inverters and ‘hairy’ solar panels could greatly increase the efficiency of solar PV systems, and there are even plans …