Solar Panels
Green Electricity Generating Sources
Solar Photovoltaics
Also known as Solar Photovoltaics (PV), solar panel electricity systems capture the sunlight and convert it into electricity used to run household appliances and lighting. They don’t need direct sunlight to work, being able to generate electricity on a cloudy day as well.
How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels consist of modules of photovoltaic cells that can be either mounted on the roof or on the ground. These cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material (usually silicon) across which light creates an electric field. The stronger the sunlight, the more electricity is produced.
The power of a PV cell is measured in kilowatts peak (kWp) the rate at which it generates energy at peak performance in full direct sunlight during the summer.
Benefts of Solar Panels
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Savings on your electricity bills – sun is your ‘energy supplier’ and sunlight is free. After you pay for the installation of your solar PV system, your electricity costs will be significantly reduced, which makes a good compensation for your investment.
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Reduced carbon footprint – not releasing any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants in the air, a typical home solar PV system could save over a ton and a half of carbon dioxide per year.
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Generating electricity which can be sold back to the grid– thanks to the Feed-in Tariff Scheme, you can sell the surplus of electricity generated by your system back to the grid.
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Requiring little maintenance and having a 25-year warranty – you need to make sure the PV system is not overshadowed by trees and is relatively clean. If you opt for panels tilted at 15°, rainfall will help you with this task. Aelonline will inform you of the exact maintenance requirements before you commit to installing the solar PV system.