Can battery storage become economical?
Some of you may have heard of Tesla, the American company that produces high-end electric vehicles. It was recently announced that they are going to build a new factory – dubbed the Gigafactory – to help meet growing demand for their…
Solar PV Feed-in Tariff Reducing on 1st April 2014
On the first of April 2014, the headline solar PV feed in tariff is reducing to 14.38p / kWh from 14.90p / kWh. For an average 4 kW system (16 panels), this would reduce the annual return by about £20.…
Linking solar PV and the immersion heater
Immersion heaters powered by Solar PV Solar PV panels produce electricity from the sun; these panels can be coupled with the immersion heater on the hot water tank to produce free hot water using a device known as a power…
Solar Generation Tariff with the Export Kicker!
I thought in this blog I would just briefly share a discussion I had with a lady on Tuesday, during a Green Deal Assessment. She was interested in solar, her electricity bills were really high and she was a stay…
Solar prices are crashing – great for consumers!
Solar Prices are Getting Cheaper In a world that seems to be getting more expensive on a daily basis it is refreshing to read that one of the great hopes for our future energy security is significantly reducing in price…
Introduction to Solar PV
There are several different components in your solar PV system, this section looks at the types of solar panel available and the different types of inverter
Types of Solar PV Setup
Do you dream of being independent from the grid, or are you simply to lower your bills? Find different types of Solar PV setup that you can install.
Getting Solar PV on your roof – is it worth it?!
As part of the Green Deal, I am going to a lot homes at the moment and solar PV tends to come up a lot. People are unsure about how the numbers stack-up, they have heard in the news about…
Maximising Solar PV Return
Shading, ambient temperature and dirt on the panels are just some of the factors that can impact the amount of electricity your solar PV produces.
Solar PV and Planning Permission
When is Solar PV a Permitted Development? A solar photovoltaic array is normally considered a permitted development, as long as certain criteria are met which are detailed below. Solar PV fixed to your home, or another building within your grounds…