PhotoVoltaic Solar Panels are the Solar Panels that produce electricity for your house. The PV stands for ( PhotoVoltaic ). The easiest way of describing how they work is similar to that of a solar panel on a calculator. You may also see these types of solar panel on the side of motorways feeding sign lighting or the most recent are the speed trap signs that flash on the A roads with slow down.

Photovoltaic Solar Panels can produce direct current that is then in turn transferred through a transform into Alternating Current. There are deals on the market where you can through some energy companies resell the electricity you do not use direct to the national grid. But do not be over excited that you will run your home free from commissions passed down by the energy companies because they tend to reward you units back at the cheapest rate.

There are government grants available thought the clear skies scheme. Grants now for photo voltaic panels have a ceiling limit go £2,500. This grant used to be 40% of the retail price of a system how ever the government change this in may and dropped it to £2,500.

A typical 2.5 KW photo voltaic solar panel system will cost in the region of £6,500 to £12,500 supply only from a reputable firm. A DIY solar panel system kit of these panels can cost around £10,000 mark. Installation can cost several thousands of pounds more depending on how established the Solar Company. These systems are more expensive as an upfront cost than Solar Panel Heating.

For more information on PhotoVoltaic Solar Panels please press the request a Quote or Brochure request button and we will be happy to help. All of our advice about solar panels is independent so you can be rest assured that you will be getting sound advice.

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