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Solar Electricity

'Photovoltaic' (PV) means 'electricity from light' - 'photo' referring to light and 'voltaic' referring to voltage. The process harnesses the most abundant renewable energy source on the planet - light from the Sun - and converts it into electricity.

Solar radiation reaching the earth's surface provides approximately
10,000 times the annual global energy consumption every year.

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The Basics
An overview of solar electricity, how a solar PV cell works and the main types of solar PV technology.

Suitability
This covers the orientation of the roof, positioning of the PV and an overview of pitched and flat roofs.

Domestic
Information for domestic homeowners looking for a retrofit solar PV system or one that can be incorporated into an extension or other roof works.

Commercial
For property developers, building contractors, architects and commercial organisations looking to install solar electricity.

Community
For schools, community organisations, housing associations etc that wish to install solar electricity.

Solar FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for solar PV.

Remote Solar
A standalone system that you can simply plug your mains appliances or an extension lead into. It is intended to provide electricity where there is no mains supply available or where you require a mains back-up in the event of a power cut.