The Benefits of PV Solar Panels 

“Investing in a renewable energy technology now basically means pre-buying energy at today’s prices for a future where energy may cost a lot more. If fuel prices rise, your payback would happen even sooner.” - Energy Saving Trust 2010 

Solar power systems capture the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or wafers. The solar PV cells are mounted on panels and convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used to run household appliances and lighting.  PV solar panels don't need direct sunlight to work - you can still generate electricity on a cloudy day.

You'll need a roof that faces within 90 degrees of south, isn't substantially overshadowed by trees or buildings, and is in reasonable condition. We will establish the suitability of your roof during the technical survey.

The PV solar electricity generated by the panels is produced as direct current, which needs to be converted to alternating current in order for the electricity to be used in the home. To do this, the electricity is passed through an inverter, an integral part of the system installed in the home at the same time as the panels and commissioned with the rest of the system.

There is little or no maintenance required on solar electric panels as the systems have no moving parts. Our PV panels have a life expectancy of up to 30 years with no maintenance work required beside an annual clean and replacement electrical cabling approximately every 20-25 years.

Three ways to create value with the Energy Conservation Group

1) Generating your own electricity means big savings on your electricity bill.

2) Get tax-free and index-linked payments from your electricity company.  Receive up to 21p for every unit of PV solar electricity you generate.

3) Earn a further 3.1p per unit for the electricity you don’t use by exporting it to the grid.

What’s the payback time?

Depending on the size and orientation of your solar photovoltaic systems, and where you live (the sunnier your location, the more power solar PV systems generate) you should expect to earn enough money from the tariffs to pay off the installation costs in between eight to twelve years.

Importantly, our PV panels come with a market leading 12 YEAR product guarantee!

Contact us to discuss the future earning potential and likely payback time for your system.