PV solar panels in the United Kingdom

Solar heating panels were the most popular technology until the generation tariff. This export tariff brought PV solar panels to the forefront. The PV industry has grown to surpass its solar heating sibling. How the world changes in such a short period.

This was brought on by the North Sea oil fields peaking and the golden age of cheap energy being over. Even Margaret Thatcher recognised its limited potential and lifespan. Luckily, my resolve to continue on my solar-powered journey remained.

So here we are today, albeit two decades too late, the rush to powering our homes has begun.

Climbing energy bills has brought self-generation technologies into the hearts of the earliest adopters.

PV solar panels have become an international success story too.

This success is because of geopolitical instability too!

But the real reason photovoltaic solar panels have become the number one solar technology is their longevity and ability to work in temperate climates.

This makes the PV systems ideal for the UK’s climate.

An old-world misconception is that the UK doesn’t get enough sunshine!

Actually, we get around 60% of what the equator receives in radiation. In fact, photovoltaics work less efficiently in hotter climates.

A UK-installed PV system will generate adequately even on some cloudy days. Efficiency rates depend on factors such as local microclimate, orientation, shading, and daytime temperatures.

Solar panels are powerful than you imagine.

The fundamental principle is straightforward, and it’ll be operational for the next thirty-plus years.

The solar-powered century will grow in the same way as the internet did. Its potential to change the world and your energy expenditure shouldn’t be underestimated.

There’s nothing more powerful than when a technology’s time has come.

The Monocrystalline panels have a peak output rating of between 250-300 Watts.

These are installed as an array and generate between 4 kW for a typical domestic installation.

Performance figures vary depending on the orientation and geographical location. Ask us about your expectancy.

People who install are simply getting their energy bills under control long-term.

Avoid the consistency of the long-term upward trend of rising costs.

Having PV solar panels on your roof is a badge of honor.

A declaration that this homeowner is energy-wise.

The PV solar skeptics have grown fainter over time, and the question of whether or not solar panels work well in the UK has too.

Our growing army of adopters is taking back control with battery storage, tank heating, and possibly electric vehicle charging.