Solar PV

Power your business with the energy of the sun!

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules harness energy from the sun and generate this into electricity for use in and around your building. Contrary to what you may think, Solar Panels do not require direct sunlight to generate electricity but rather they depend on daylight to produce electricity. This means that a solar panel system can provide energy all year around, even on a cloudy day in Scotland. Solar Panels produce energy on site which can significantly reduce your businesses reliance on the national grid and fluctuating energy prices. By installing solar panels, your businesses can benefit from a healthier for the environment rather than relying on electricity produced using fossil fuels. And as this is self-generated it will lead to a decrease in your business energy costs too.

Why have Solar Panels installed?

It’s simple and easy to install to fit to roofs and ground space.
It connects to other technologies such as Battery Storage and Electric Vehicle Charging for your electricity needs.
It can be easily monitored via Energy Monitoring software so that you can see the energy generating benefits of solar panels.
It’s a great way to raise the green credentials of your business.
It’s environmentally friendly.

The cost of Solar Panel Installations

Solar power is currently the cheapest form of renewable technology to produce in the UK. For this reason, it has become widely accepted to be the best option throughout the world for businesses looking to reduce their energy bills while going green. The cost of installing solar panels depends on a variety of factors, including the:

Size of your roof or available land.
Size of solar panel system required.
Direction of your roof in relation to the sun.
Angle of your roof.
Type of solar panels required.

How Solar Panels Work

Electricity Generation

Daylight hits the solar panels photovoltaic system and converts this into electricity.

Conversion

The inverter converts the solar panels electricity from direct current to alternating current for use in your building.

Usage

Renewable energy is used during the day and at night when the sun has gone down, electricity can then be imported as normal using power from the national grid – unless you also have a battery storage system installed.

Grid Connection

Connection to the electricity network allows any excess power generated by the solar panels to be fed back to the grid. Good for business. Good for the environment.

We can also help with…

G59 Control

Getting access to connect to the grid can be difficult. At Low Energy Services, we can handle this for you by applying for this on your behalf, dealing with all application details.

Monitoring

You can view your renewable energy generation online with real-time monitoring systems. That way you can see exactly how efficient your solar panel install is working.

Maintenance

To give you peace of mind, we offer ongoing maintenance to ensure your solar panel system is always running at maximum efficiency.

The benefits of Solar Energy

Converting the freely available solar rays from the sun into clean electricity and heat has many advantages. Here are just some of the benefits related to using solar energy as a renewable energy source for your home or business.

Reducing your impact on the environment

Starting with the green aspect. Solar energy has the least negative impacts on the environment in comparison to other forms of energy generation. Solar energy does not produce greenhouse gases or pollute our water supply. It does not create noise pollution and requires little in the way of maintenance compared to other green energy solutions.

It works everywhere

You may think that because you live in Scotland, the idea of having solar panels is laughable. But with the latest in solar panel technology, as long as there is sunshine, solar energy can be captured and used. Scotland has anywhere between 1000 and 1500 hours of sunshine per year depending on where you are. And those are all hours that can be used to generate energy collected from the sun.

Reducing energy bills

When you take advantage of solar panels, you take advantage of the cost savings that come with it. Generating your own electricity means that you will rely less on ‘the grid’. This will translate into savings on your energy bill and if you sell unused electricity back to the grid, it can become a source of income. And the more energy you can capture from solar panels, the less you need from your supplier and the more you can sell.

Peak times of sun matching electricity peaks

Electricity is in demand the most between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. And this is also when you can take the most advantage of the sun. Electricity generated from solar panels during these times can lower the cost of the electricity you need to purchase from the national grid.

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