
What is Solar Energy and it’s Benefits
Solar panels, also known as photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity to use in your home.
Installing solar panels lets you use free, renewable, low carbon electricity. You can sell surplus electricity to the grid or store it for later use.
According to low-carbon certification organisation MCS , there were more than 183,000 solar panel installations across the UK in 2023. This is a third higher than 2022, showing that solar is an increasingly popular renewable technology.
And, against the backdrop of unstable energy costs, it’s a good time to consider taking advantage of the free, renewable energy that solar panels provide.
How do solar panels work?
- When the sun shines on a solar panel, solar energy is absorbed by individual PV cells in the panel. These cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon.
- The PV cells produce an electrical charge as they become energised by the sunlight.
- This electrical charge creates a direct current (DC) of electricity.
- The current passes through an inverter to turn it into alternating current (AC) electricity. This is the kind of current needed for household appliances.
The cells don’t need direct sunlight to work and can even work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity generated
Solar panel systems tend to be made up of between six and 12 panels, with each panel generating around 400 to 450W of energy in strong sunlight.
Are solar panels right for me?
You can use our online assessment tool, Go Renewable, to find out what renewable technologies are suitable for your home.
There are also a few things to consider before you commit to a solar panel installation:
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What are the benefits of solar panels?
Cut your electricity bills
Sunlight is free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation, your electricity costs will be reduced.
Cut your carbon footprint
Solar electricity is low carbon, renewable energy. A typical home solar panel system could save around one tonne of carbon per year, depending on where you live in the UK. or some else where of the Globe.
That’s the equivalent of driving 3,600 miles, or from London to Bristol 30 times.