Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - Solar Electricity

As a result of the introduction of the governments Feed in Tariff [FiT] there has been an increased amount of interest in from householders and businesses in the benefits that can be gained from the installation of Solar Photovoltaic energy systems.

How does it work?

Solar Photovoltaic generates electricity from the sun and daylight. The solar panels collect the energy generated and convert it into electricity. This electricity can then be used to in the home or business premises to power appliances.

The amount of electricity produced depends on the surface area, coverage and the quality of the panels used. As the panels convert light into electricity you will still generate electricity even on a cloudy day.

Benefits

There are currently many benefits to installing a Solar Photovoltaic system.

They are:-

- Receipt of a generation tariff payment for electricity that you produce

-  Reduction in your standard electricity bill by using the electricity produced yourself.

- Receipt of an export tariff for electricity that you send back to the national grid.

Further details can be found on both the Energy Savings Trust and DECC website. Details on current rates for generation and export tariffs can be found on the Feed In Tariffs website.

Information regarding the Feed in Tariff regulations can be found by clicking here...

At Ashley and McDonough we only install the best quality materials available from our Solar Photovoltaic partners. All products are accredited by the MCS who are the accredited body for the Solar Photovoltaic industry.

A typical installation will normally take 2 to 3 days on a standard property.

If you would like one of our qualified surveyors to visit your home to carry out a free of charge, no obligation survey, please contact us.

For any systems that we install Ashley and McDonough will help support you through the process of registration for the Feed in Tariffs benefits as well as helping you to deal with any planning consent that may be required from your local authority.

We will also notify your supplier of electricity to advise them of your connection to the national grid.

If you require any further information on Solar Photovoltaic systems that help you generate electricity and save money then please contact us.