Suitability for PV solar panels

A home is a box that contains our lives. Some boxes are bigger than others and some have solar panels. Imagine your box more independent from the geopolitical madness.

The most important factor with suitability for solar panels is orientation. Optimum performance of a photovoltaic system requires a South/South East or South West orientated roof space.

A split East/West roof space is also acceptable, although output will be reduced compared to full south-facing.

The north-facing roof is unsuitable! If you’ve got shading issues as the sun travels from the east to west skies, then all is not lost. Today, there are significant solar panel and inverter combinations that help offset that lost performance.

Our MCS-accredited solar installers will assess before quotation.

Once the orientation is confirmed stress testing at BRE has been vigorous in bringing peace of mind to self-generators. Weather-resistant roof anchors retain your array to the roof batons. Strengthened bolts reinforce the fixing points despite the panels being very lightweight. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the weight that’s an issue.

Once the retaining roof anchors are in place, your original roof covering will be put back in place. The anchor points protrude out and keep the solar panels in situ.

Lightweight aluminum rails are screwed into place, and these lock the panels. This can be complete within a day or two, depending on the system size. Connecting wire route down and into your attic space. The central inverter converts the generated electrons into a usable current.

The most common type of solar panels in the UK is Monocrystalline, but different installers use different panel manufacturers. Therefore solar panel sizes vary across the industry.

As a rough guide, individual panels are generally of a similar size to a large flat-screen TV. That’s why it’s imperative and just as essential to research and find a good installer as it is to select a suitable panel type! Interestingly, this fact will make you PV smart.

PV solar panels perform more efficiently when cooler than hotter. That’s why they’re ideal for the UK’s climate. Germany has the largest adoption rate in Europe and has a similar climate. Intriguingly, the magic occurs, not within the photovoltaic panels, but in the inverters.

The inverter is the keystone in the system and installing an optimum inverter will give you the peace of mind you’re looking for. Research, research, research, and you’ll get good components at a reasonable price by a decent MCS solar installer.

You’ll reap the benefits long-term as the traditional energy sector gets crazier. We’ve been improving box dwellings since 2004.