In Roof or On Roof?
In this article we explore the pro’s and con’s of in rood or on roof to help you make an informed decision. Everything you need to know about integrated solar panels Solar panels have become a welcome addition to many roofs in recent years, with homes across the UK – and indeed the world – […]
How efficient are Solar Panels?
How efficiency is measured For solar cells, the efficiency of energy conversion is defined as the percentage of incident solar power that gets converted into electrical output power. Specifically: Efficiency (%) = Electrical output power (W) / Incident solar power (W) Solar panel efficiency is measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC), using set temperature, irradiance […]
Best Angle for Solar Panels in the UK
The best direction for a roof with solar panels is dead south. Except if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere when you want it to be facing north – which is why solar panels are like bath water spiralling down the plug hole. But few people in Guildford have a roof that faces exactly south. And […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Solar – We answer your questions
What are the pros and cons of solar panels? Here is a summary of the pros and cons of installing solar photovoltaic panels. Pros: Cons: Let’s break these down in a little more detail to see what these solar pros and cons would mean for you. Pro’s and Con’s of Solar – We answer your […]
What does Solar PV Cost?
What does Solar PV Cost? How much does solar PV cost to install? You’re considering going solar, but now the big question… what is the average solar panel installation cost? As a ballpark figure, a standard 4kWp domestic system costs around £6,500 including VAT. Ballpark figures are good to gauge if solar PV is an […]
Smart Export Guarantee
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) has now been in effect for over two years, since it came into law on January 1st 2020. It’s the mechanism to ensure solar PV owners are paid for the power they send to the grid, ending the policy void that existed since the Feed-in Tariff closed to new applicants […]
Smart Export tariffs – Are they worth it?
What is a solar PV export tariff? When your solar panels generate electricity, this has to be used on site at that moment or sent to the grid – unless your system is off-grid or you have battery storage to retain power on site for later use. But what happens to the excess electricity you […]
Why Choose Solar PV – The myths debunked
Why choose solar energy? In a world facing steep electricity price rises, many of us are looking for renewable, sustainable and independent sources of power. So why choose solar energy, and specifically, solar PV? Let’s look into each of these solar power benefits in more detail. Generate your own energy… Why Choose Solar PV – […]
Can you live off grid in the UK?
With energy prices rising, we often get clients asking if they can go off-grid with solar PV. It’s an alluring idea, especially since affordable battery storage has brought greater grid independence within reach. But living entirely on solar power is not so simple. In this blog, we’ll investigate how to go off the grid with solar panels and […]
Renew-Able Solutions Sign major distribution
Renew-Able Solutions Sign major distribution On Monday 15th of August Renew-Able Solutions signed a distribution agreement with EcoFlow to become a recognised UK Distributor for all of their products. EcoFlow have developed many groundbreaking products such as – Renew-Able Solutions Sign major distribution. Renew-Able Solutions are excited to work with EcoFlow and to gain more […]
