Solar electric (Photovoltaic or PV) systems produce electricity according to the amount of sunlight that falls on their surface, For this reason unshaded, preferably south-facing, surfaces are best. The pitched roofs of most houses in the UK are ideal. Flat roofs can be utilised by fitting a frame to hold the PV modules.

Output will be reduced by shade or non-optimal orientations or tilt angles.

HOW TO CHOOSE A GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PV SYSTEM

Choose Solar PV modules from SCHUCO,SHARP,SCHOTT, KYOCERA, SANYO etc.

*PV Panel types can be found here.

Select Mounting system : On-roof, In-roof or Flat-roof /ground mounted.

Select PV panel arrangement for your roof (eg. 2 rows of 8 in portrait layout)

**For greater output per sq. metre consider installing panels on PV TRACKERS.

Select Roof brackets for Tile, Slate or Metal roof.

Choose the correct PowerOne, Diehl, SMA, Steca or Fronius grid tie inverter.  

Choose Data communication and monitoring

Buy AC side and DC side isolators

Choose the correct Meter (eg. Single Phase kWh Meter Elster A100C)

Choose the correct diameter and reel length of Solar cable

Buy the correct connectors

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Just email us or call  0161 881 1383  for more information or if you have a specific

system layout you want us to quote on.

  Note : we can provide a wide range of PV panels at competitive prices for any project large or small.

Just email us or call  0161 881 1383

The example above shows Solar PV modules (lighter blue) and Solar Thermal panels (darker blue) covering the whole south-facing roof area of a pair of semi-detached houses. (Image courtesy of  Schuco Solar)

If you are thinking about the potential for solar PV electricity in your project – email us or call 0161 881 1383