Solar electricity
Solar photovoltaic systems are a powerful and proven way to generate your own electricity, either through grid connected or off-grid systems for the home or the workplace – and receive feed-in-tariff payments for the next 25 years.
How it works
Solar photovoltaic systems – or solar PV – use solar panels to convert the sun’s energy into electricity, which can be anything from a few kWs to enough to power homes and small/medium businesses. Systems can be either off grid or grid-connected and are eligible for feed-in-tariffs. The solar panels themselves are readily available, easy to fit and can be roof mounted or free standing. It all depends on your requirements and your location.
Benefits
- Proven technology
- Easy to install
- Lower your carbon footprint
- Reduce or even eliminate your energy costs
- Earn revenue from feed-in-tariffs
Other considerations
In April 2010, the government introduced feed-in tariffs to promote the use of renewable energy in the UK. Income is based on the amount your installation generates and can be as high as 43.3p per unit of electricity, even if you use it rather than feed it into the grid. To ensure you qualify for tariffs you need to use a Microgeneration Certification Scheme certified installer like True Energy. See feed-in-tariff link for more details.
For most properties there is no need for planning permission (subject to certain guidelines) as solar panels are usually considered 'permitted development'.
In order to find out how much income you could generate from feed-in-tariffs please use our electricity calculator.
If you think your home or organisation would benefit from a solar PV system, please complete our electricity calculator form and we will contact you or contact us for a paper based form. In either case we’ll advice you on the best system for you and the steps you need to take.
