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Making a decision on the right solar energy to suit your needs can sometimes be a daunting task. We at my-solar-energy.co.uk have researched the market and will enable you to compare solar panel installers ensuring you receive the best service at the best price.
Solar Water Heating - The most popular form or solar energy usage. Connected to your hot water system it will provide hot water for your household.
Solar Electricity - Offering you the ability to generate electricity for domestic use.
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The purpose of www.my-solar-energy.co.uk is to give you, the customer, the information you need when considering the purchase of solar panels. There may be many reasons for your decision to look at the having solar energy in your home. We aim to give you a better understanding of solar energy, which has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing sources of electricity. Now is the time to find out more...
You can use solar power to both turn sunlight in to electricity and to heat up your hot water. It is probably worth pointing out that the panels use light from the sun, rather than the heat, to generate electricity in your home. The semiconductor material in the panel transforms this light in to an electric current via the electrical conductors. You can then use this to power household items, just as you would normally.
There are good reasons for moving over to solar energy. Firstly, you can greatly reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ as it is a renewable form of energy. Secondly, it will allow you to cut your bills as sunlight is a free source of power. Also, there is also the option of selling any excess electricity back to the national Grid, so you could actually make money!
When looking at heating your water, you can harness the sun's light through solar panels fitted to your roof. The heat from the sun will warm the water which is stored in a cylinder, this water can be heated up further if necessary through your immersion heater or boiler.
The main benefits of solar water heating is that it works all year round, although you will need supplementary heatint from your boiler during the winter months. Once you have paid for the installation your water costs will be reduced, sunlight is free! Also, an important element is that your carbon footprint is reduced as this form of energy is green and renewable.
You need to consider the following as to whether your home is suitable for the use of solar energy. To make the most of solar energy you need to have a south facing roof/wall and ensure that the surface is not covered by shade from other buildings or trees. Obviously the more in the shade that your roof is in the less energy the system will generate. You will also need to ensure that your roof is strong enough. Ask a qualified constructor to check this for you.
With regards to planning permission, this is something that you need to go over with your local planning officer, however in most cases no permission is required, as long as the panels are below a certain size.