* Your own a clean, independent renewable power source.
    * Can reduce your electricity bills by up to 100%, depending on your energy consumption
      rate and size of system purchased.
    * Surplus sold back to the National Grid at good rates.
    * Get tradeable 'Renewable Obligation Certificates' (ROCs).
    * Increases the value of your property.
    * No maintenance, with a long functional lifetime of 30+ years plus
    * Silent in operation.
    * No planning permission needed.
    * Reduce the impact of global warming.
    * Increase in house price, because of 'Home Information Packs'.
    * Works all year round.

Grid connected PV solar panels can be used for homes, offices, and public buildings. As part of a grid connected system, you can save energy in combination with basic energy saving measures.  A wall mounted display unit will allow you to check on performance and usage of your system.

PV solar installed in the 1960's is still working!


These micro-generators produce electricity from daylight through a process called photovoltaic's (PV). "Photo" refers to light and "voltaic" to electricity.  Photons are converted to electrons and those same photons penetrate clouds allowing the system to work even on cloudy days.

Feed-in Tariffs have increased by 50% to 15p per Kwh with further increases planned for 2010. Supply your home for the next 30-40 years and sell your surplus power back to the National Grid.  PV solar panels and solar hot water systems are commonly confused with each other, which is perhaps understandable given that both can be described as 'solar power'. PV solar panels - Depending on what size you buy compared to how much energy you consume, Photovoltaic Solar Technology will generate your electricity and sell your surplus energy for the next 30–40 years.

Monocrystalline: made from thin slices cut from a single crystal of silicon. This has a typical efficiency of 15 per cent.

Polycrystalline: made from thin slices cut from a block of silicon crystals. This has a typical efficiency of around 12 per cent.

Thin Film: made from a very thin layer of semiconductor atoms deposited on a glass or metal base. This has a typical efficiency of 7 per cent.


How much roof space do I need?
The system does take a lot of roof space, but (photovoltaic) pv solar can be installed within your garden area using 'A' frames, facing south, if roof space is a problem.

I heard that PV solar panels are expensive?
With generous solar grants available, the increase in your house price after installation and relief from energy prices, investment in such a system has now become a real option for homes across the UK.

Can I sell my surplus energy?
Yes, ROC's (Renewable Energy Certificates) are credited to you and tradeable. As energy prices rise, these are increasing in value and the more you save energy within your household, the more you will earn.

Will installation have a large impact on my home?
Once the solar panels are installed on the roof, the inside components do not take up much space inside. Installations usually can be done within 3-4 days, with installers being considerate, clean and tidy.

What size solar panel system will I need?
This depends on your energy consumption rate. You can find this out by looking at your electricity bill and finding your annual Kw consumption.

Do I need planning permission?
Only if you live within a conservation area, or in a listed building. It is worth contacting your local council beforehand.

What is a feed-in tariff?
In a nutshell, you will be paid by an energy company for your surplus energy produced. Rather than storing it in batteries, our system automatically feeds your excess to the National Grid and you will be paid annually for your contribution.

How much will PV generate ?
A PV system would generate approximately 750 kWh/year per kW installed. So our basic 1 kW system would generate around 750 kWh per year, and a 5kW system will produce around 4500 kWh. Installing PV solar is a great way of 'future proofing' your home.

Will it supply all my electricity ?
The average household consumption is 3000 kWh per year. Thus on average, our smallest 1kW system could supply nearly 25% of your electricity over the course of the year, depending on your consumption rates and it may be possible to do more, by carefully reducing your energy use.

What grants are available ?
There are government grants to assist with this type of solar, offering a maximum of £2,500 per household.

What does 'grid connected' mean ?
The generated electricity, which will obviously vary according to the level of sunlight, means the excess energy produced will be directed out to the National Grid, and you will be credited accordingly.  In this way the deficit between generation and demand can simply be purchased from your electricity supplier as normal.

What are the advantages of installing a PV system ?
No emissions, no noise, no maintenance (no moving parts to wear out)
Intergrated into or mounts onto an existing building, visually attractive.

What maintenance is required ?
One of the advantages of PV solar over other UK micro generation technology is that no maintenance is required because it is a solid state energy conversion process.


There are some companies who are importing and selling poor quality Chinese systems in the UK. We have been approached by these companies, but we refuse to sell sub-standard systems to our customers.

As with anything in life you get what you pay for, so a cheap option will undoubtedly will be a false economy were longevity and performance is concerned.