Home Solar Power
FAQ's
Remember Solar
works of the suns rays not the heat!
Below our
the main questions we get asked if you have any other
questions please get in touch.
Which Deal Is Right For Me?
Pay for Solar -
Best Deal
Your solar power is fully installed by professional MSC
registered fitters thus enabling you to earn income from
selling back your electricity to the grid whilst saving
money on your power bills.
Free Solar
Companies install solar on your property on a contract
basis and they then benefit from selling the power back
to the grid, you will only benefit from savings on your
electricity bill.
Beware
in some cases, companies will bill you what would
normally be sold back to the grid, if you need to repair
the roof for what ever reason.
Think! if they
are doing it its for a profit, so why not just do it
yourself and get the total benefit with no contractual
ties making selling your home easier.
Can I have solar PV?
YES, you can enjoy electricity courtesy of the sun's
reliable energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels convert
sunlight directly into electricity that can be used for
normal household consumption. All you require is a south
facing roof anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Why generate your own energy?
Tapping into a free, natural energy resource makes perfect
sense in our current climate of dwindling oil reserves,
rising fuel costs and global warming. Solar technology
provides silent, pollution free power and has become the
most common source of renewable energy in the world.
Will a solar panel produce electricity on a cloudy day?
Yes, a solar panel does produce electricity even when it is
not placed in bright sunlight. On a normal cloudy day there
is always enough so called diffuse light, by which the panel
will produce electricity. However, the production of
electricity is not as high as when the panels are placed in
bright sunlight.
Will solar panels work in the winter?
Yes, solar panels work on light not heat. The amount of sun
hours will be less in the winter, as the sun rises later and
sets earlier.
How much maintenance do solar energy panels require?
Solar photovoltaic panels require little maintenance – no
need to wash or dust. It is, however, important to place
panels where they will remain clear of shade and debris.
Thus you will have to wipe them off if too much snow or
leaves fall on them.
Do I need planning permission?
No. From 6 April 2008 planning permission will not be
required for solar panels, unless you live in a listed
building. Even then most councils will allow installations
in most cases.
Can solar panels add value to my property?
Yes, your homes value will increase in today's climate of
high energy pricing.
A recent survey by MORI found people are willing to pay up
to £10,000 more for a home built to high energy efficiency
standards and estate agents have been raising the value of
properties with solar panels compared to those without.
In the following video, John O'Shea of the Energy Saving Trust discusses the
financial value a solar panel system adds to a property:
