The use of photovoltaics (P.V.) in buildings has come of age. The uptake has grown by 50% per year, worldwide, for the last 10 years. It is now a proven mass-produced technology, typically sold with a 25 year performance guarantee and a life expectancy of 50+ years. There are no moving parts and absolutely no maintenance is required. We use only the highest quality components throughout our systems.
Here in the U.K. virtually all P.V. systems are grid connected panels bolted on to domestic roofs. The exciting news is that not only can you now sell excess electricity through an export meter to your supplier at comparable rates to import purchase prices, but you can also sell renewable obligation certificates (ROCs) for £38 per mWh (1mWh = 1000kWh, or units)
In addition, a recent Guardian article calculated that a house sold with a solar system installed will sell for up to 9% more than an identical house without renewable energy fitted.
Here in the South West region of the UK – contrary to the popular misconception – we are ideally situated to gain maximum yields from photovoltaic solar energy. This is due to a combination of high annual levels of sunshine and UV, low pollution levels and cooling Westerly winds (PV yields are reduced significantly in temperatures over 30°C). What this means to our customers is a 20% increase in yields per year, over and above the UK average figures. In fact, on a recent study trip we made to Northern Spain, we were surprised to learn that some of our systems in the SW of England outperform those fitted in Spain.
PV is simple to install – usually no more than a couple of days – with virtually no disruption to the householder.
There is currently a £2500 GRANT AVAILABLE TO ALL HOUSEHOLDERS which is so straightforward that online applications are usually accepted within a matter of minutes.
For more information and/or a free survey within 2 hours travel of Bristol, please e-mail or phone us with details of your property.
