Here's how the magic happens
Solar panels consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells, typically made of silicon, that convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Here's a simplified explanation of how the technology works:
- Photovoltaic Effect: When sunlight hits the PV cells, the photons in the sunlight knock electrons loose from atoms in the silicon, generating an electric current.
- Direct Current (DC) Electricity: The electric current produced by the PV cells is in the form of direct current (DC). However, most household appliances and the electrical grid operate on alternating current (AC).
- Inverter Conversion: The DC electricity is sent to an inverter, which converts it into AC electricity, suitable for powering your home or business.
- Consumption and Grid Interaction: The AC electricity can be used to power your property's electrical needs. Any excess electricity not immediately consumed can be sent back to the grid for others to use, earning you credits or payments through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) or smart tariffs from the likes of Octopus Energy.
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What are the potential benefits?
Installing solar panels on your property offers a multitude of compelling benefits. Not only do they significantly reduce your electricity bills, providing long-term financial savings, but they also increase the value of your property. Solar panels are a clean, renewable energy source, allowing you to significantly lower your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Moreover, they grant you energy independence, potentially providing reliable power during outages, and enable you to take advantage of government incentives and tax credits. By investing in solar panels, you're not just lowering your energy costs, you're also making a positive impact on the environment and your own financial well-being.
BATTERY STORAGE
Battery storage can be included as part of a new solar installation, used with just time of use tariffs or retro-fitted to an existing solar installation . . . and it won't affect your existing FIT tariffs!
What are the benefits of Battery Storage?
Battery storage systems, like those from GivEnergy, complement solar panels by allowing you to store excess electricity generated during the day for use during night time or when energy demand exceeds solar production. These batteries, typically lithium-ion based, store DC electricity and convert it back to AC when needed.
Battery storage provides several advantages:
1. Increased Self-Consumption:
Rather than exporting excess solar energy to the grid, battery storage allows you to store it for later use, maximizing self-consumption and reducing reliance on the grid.
2. Backup Power:
During power outages, battery storage systems can provide a reliable backup power source, ensuring your essential appliances continue to function.
3. Time-of-Use Optimization:
In some regions, electricity tariffs vary based on the time of day. Battery storage systems allow you to store excess solar energy during low-demand periods and use it during high-demand periods, reducing your reliance on expensive grid electricity.
4. Off peak tariffs:
Most energy suppliers, like Octopus Energy, offer tariffs which have periods of reduced pricing. These are predominantly aimed at drivers of Electric Vehicles (EV's) but can also be used to charge your batteries for cheap. This is particularly useful in the winter time when solar generation is at it's lowest. This functionality means you can continue to save money on your bills even when the sun isn't shining!
By combining solar panels with battery storage, you can further enhance the financial and environmental benefits of your solar energy system, maximizing your energy independence and reducing grid dependency.
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Did you know . . .
IVoltz Limited is a Works with Octopus company and is now also a Trusted Partner . . .
Since December 2020, IVoltz Ltd has proudly been a Works with Octopus partner, collaborating with Octopus Energy and Manufacturers to offer our customers even greater value. Most recently, IVoltz Ltd have passed rigorous scrutiny as a company and been successful in becoming an Octopus Energy Trusted Partner enabling us to bring extra benefits to both our and Octopus Energy customers. By integrating our renewable energy solutions, such as solar panel installations, battery storage, and EV charging stations, with Octopus Energy's innovative smart tariffs, you can maximize your energy efficiency and savings and earn extra benefits by switching your energy supplier to Octopus with £50-200 available in rewards. Ask us for more details on how you could benefit.
Did you know?
We now offer a completely FREE initial design service for Solar Panel and Battery Storage installations? Ask as many questions as you like . . . no purchase necessary!