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The basic principles of solar PV can be explained quickly and simply:
Solar PV panels are designed to be directed towards the suns natural light, this light energy is absorbed and changed in to electricity. This electricity is sent from the panels through DC electric cabling down to an inverter, the inverter converts the electricity from DC to AC (the type used in your home).
The AC electricity then goes from the inverter and down to the consumer unit within your home, the electricity takes the path of least resistance and therefore goes to any electrical demand within the property, any excess goes down the wires to the National Grid.
Solar PV often will now have battery storage added to it, this basically means that the electricity produced from the solar panels that is not used in the home when it is made, can then be stored in batteries rather than going out to the national grid.
You may be eligible for an export tariff depending on your supplier. We can advise on this and assist you with any application.
In most cases your existing supply will be more than adequate.
You may need to have the system serviced but the more important aspect of maintenance is to keep the panels clean.
No, it is very unlikely that you could produce enough electricity for your whole home from a standard system but in some cases you may be able to achieve 90%.
We install Solar PV and Battery storage solutions across Devon and Cornwall, including; Bude, Launceston, Bideford, Barnstaple, Torrington, South Molton, Okehampton.
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