Solar PV
Solar PV consists of cells that convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used as energy to power lighting and other electrical appliances. Each solar PV cell is made from one or two layers of semiconducting material, that create an electric field upon being hit by solar radiation. Individual cells connected together form panels, which when linked to form a system produce substantial amount of direct current (DC) electricity. And an inverter is used to convert the DC to alternating current (AC) or mains equivalent electricity which can be used to power lighting and appliances.
Systems that are connected to a grid can export excess electricity to the grid, and also import electricity from the grid when there is a short fall in production. The stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced. Nonetheless the solar PV cells will still produce electricity even during winter or a cloudy day because there is always a silver lining behind the clouds!
Being a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited installer, solar PV installations by the company qualify to receive the government's Feed in Tariff. The installations as a result provide a renewable source of elctricity, in addition to generating multiple streams of tax free income and cutting energy bills for the homeowner.
