Current research shows that photovoltaic systems are one of the key resources of cheap renewable energy. A survey of the UK demonstrated that 12 million houses have roofs suitable for PV solar panels. Is yours one of them?
If your home faces between South East and South West and the roof is not shaded, you probably [...]
Transition Black Isle Greening Homes and Gardens Open Day
Findon Hall, Culbokie, Black Isle
Saturday 11 September 2010
10 am – 4.00 pm
Exhibitions, Seminars, Open Houses
If you’d like to see a Solar Technology photovoltaic (PV) installation in situ why not come to this Open Day. Private homes will be open to the public and one of these has [...]
Did you know that the UK is the world’s fastest growing solar market, set to increase by approximately 1500 per cent this year?
Don’t get left behind, generate your own solar electricity and cut your carbon footprint. The sun is an unending source of energy and by harvesting this, via photovoltaic (PV) cells in Solar PV [...]
Did you know that PV solar panels come in different sizes and different wattages?
A Scottish installer, such as Solar Technology, carries out a free site survey. After looking at your roof and after discussion with the client, Solar Technology recommends what they consider is the best type of panel to install on your property.
Under the [...]
The majority of domestic PV installations are sited on pitch roofs, but some of us don’t have a roof facing in a good direction (anywhere between south-east and south-west). Not necessarily a problem. Maybe you have a flat roof – on an extension, garage or outbuilding – in which case PV solar panels can easily [...]
There are many different ways of mounting photovoltaic panels. This week I’m going to concentrate on conventional domestic roof installations, where the average roof has a 30–45 degree slope.
Solar Technology employ one of the most secure methods, using Schüco stainless steel roof anchors. These are weather resistant, with high reliability, strength and longevity. The size [...]
I’ve often heard ‘I don’t think my roof is suitable for photovoltaic panels’. But may be they don’t realize how easily PV panels can be positioned on different roofs or even in the garden.
Some think, because their roof already has Velux windows or a solar thermal system in place, it won’t be possible to fit PV [...]
If you’d like to find out more about renewable energy and PV solar installations, why not visit the Solar-Technology stand at the Energy Fair in Galashiels on Friday and Saturday 21-22 May 2010. Solar Technology, a Scottish PV installation company, will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding PV panels, generation of solar electricity [...]
‘I’ve heard PV solar panels are expensive’ is frequently repeated, but is it true?
The initial outlay is not cheap, but look at it as an investment. And don’t forget in Scotland loans of up to £4000 are still available. Consult the Energy Saving Trust – www.energysavingtrust.org.uk – for up-to-date info.
Costs for a 1.5 kWp system [...]
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, sometimes called solar electric panels or solar PV modules have no moving parts. They are made up of photovoltaic cells, which, when exposed to high levels of light, capture the sun’s energy and produce solar electricity. They don’t need direct sunlight and will work on cloudy days
The PV panels produce DC [...]
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