The principles are simple; panels (or special roof tiles) are placed in a position (normally a roof) that ensures maximum exposure to solar radiation. During daylight hours electromagnetic radiation is constantly pouring down upon us, even on a cloudy day, even in the winter. When light hits the silicon in a solar PV cell, electrical energy is created. The electricity flows through a cable and is collected at a central point, often located in your roof space. At this central point the electricity is converted from Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC) and carries on into your household electricity system. The electricity generated by your system works hand in hand with your existing electrical supply to power your household appliances and lighting. During the day you may generate enough electricity from your own system for all your electrical needs. If not, your needs will be supplemented by your electricity supplier. If during the day you generate more electricity than you need this excess will flow out of your home and back in to the main electricity grid and you can get paid for it. Solar power is produced silently with no pollution and no depletion of resources. It is easily integrated into commercial and residential building architecture. Whether for use in a remote location (off-grid), as an upgrade to existing utility power, or as an environmentally superior alternative to conventional grid-supplied electricity.

Why Solar PV

Silent and maintenance free, a solar roof not only adds value to your home, it produces clean electricity helping to protect generations to come.

If every suitable roof in the US was fitted with solar photovoltaic’s (PV), we could exceed the nation's current electricity demand.

Benefits

The key benefits of a solar PV are: