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 …
Five innovative uses of solar power
Placing solar panels on your roof is only one option for using the enormous amount of energy the Sun provides. Solar technology can also be incorporated into everyday objects, as …