Solar electricity from Solar PV Panels

Turning the sun’s energy into free electricity

 

Solar electricity systems capture the energy of the sun using photovoltaic, or PV, cells. This is why solar electricity is widely known as solar PV. These cells convert the light energy into electricity, providing an efficient renewable form of electricity. This electricity can be used in exactly the same way as conventionally generated power. Solar PV can be installed in most south-facing properties.

 

 

How solar electricity works – in brief

Solar PV panels are mounted on to the roof of a property. The panels produce energy from daylight – not heat. This is why solar energy works in the often cloudy UK climate. Daylight hits the photovoltaic cells in the panels and is converted into clean electricity. A device called an inverter converts the electricity from direct to alternating current. The energy generated is sent to the home’s fuse box and is used for appliances and lighting. If the system produces more energy than is required, it’s exported to the National Grid. So, there’s no wastage. If more electricity is needed than is produced, such as during the night, energy is imported from the National Grid.

 

 

Benefits of Solar PV Panels

 

Solar electricity is a clean, green renewable system that doesn’t release harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants. It’s also cost-effective. It relies on the sun – a free resource. A typical home solar PV system can produce around 40% - 50% of the electricity a household uses in a year so it will greatly reduce your energy costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furthermore, when your solar PV system exports excess energy to the National Grid, you’ll be paid 3p for every kWh (unit) that you export. And under the Government’s feed in (FIT) tariff, you’ll be paid for generating electricity whether you use it yourself or export it to the Grid.

 

Axios Energy uses the latest technology to accurately predict your energy and carbon savings. We’re industry-accredited and work with only the most up-to-date solar PV products. We’ll install your solar PV panels with minimal disruption to you and your current energy supply.