Solar PV

The human race has been using solar energy for millennia. The sun provides us with our much needed dose of Vitamin D. It has also been used to grow crops and other clever stuff like that. However, it’s only in the last century or so that we have begun to tap that great nuclear reactor in the sky as a source of power. Unlike some of the other nuclear reactors that could be mentioned, the sun is a genuinely green source of energy and is unlikely to blow up in the near future. With our domestic energy bills apparently rising faster than the speed of light itself, it’s no wonder that many UK householders are looking for ways to provide energy for their homes from alternative technology.

But we live in the UK

Yes, our island is small, damp, windy and not always very warm. The sun does sometimes make a brief appearance, and there have been summers recently when people could be forgiven for wondering what on earth it was when it did show up. Solar power does not, however rely on direct sunlight. Energy is generated from daylight not sunlight, a common misconception that is gradually being debunked. Advances in technology have also increased the efficiency of Solar PV (photovoltaic) systems, allowing even us chilly Brits to reap the benefits.

Sky high costs?

Not anymore. Twenty to thirty years ago solar energy was not really within the reach of your average domestic household. However in that period national and international recognition of the fact that we may all be doomed, due to our over enthusiastic use of fossil fuels recently, has gained broader acceptance. The UK government have been operating a number of schemes to encourage the use of green energy resources within business and on a small scale domestic level. The grants and offers available have recently been updated, and there is now a scheme called the ‘Feed in Tariff’. The scheme requires major energy suppliers to pay householders who generate some or all of their own electricity. If you produce more electricity that you use, you will be paid for the surplus, but the feed in tariff guarantees a payment even if you don’t.

Win/Win Situation?

Almost certainly; you will reduce your energy bills and receive payment just for the fact that you are generating electricity. Property value is likely to be increased by the installation of Solar PV systems – as homes with Solar PV installed are cheaper to run. Finally, you are contributing to a cleaner, greener environment using a simple source of energy that has been a little overlooked for the last couple of thousand years.







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