Photovoltaic solar electricity systems
Increase your options and your money saving potential
Our solar electricity systems are a highly efficient, cost effective method of harnessing the sun's rays and converting them to electricity for your home
However, install an Apple solar energy system and not only can you supply a portion of your own electricity needs, you can sell any surplus back to the grid, and earn a return from the F.I.T through the Feed in Tariff.
And not only could you enjoy the benefits through reduced power bills, the planet and future generations will benefit too, through reduced carbon emissions.
Our innovative and leading edge photovoltaic modules work in this way:
- Our high performance photovoltaic modules, better known as solar panels, are manufactured from multiple interconnected polycrystalline silicon solar cells.
- These are linked together to form what is known as a photovoltaic string.
- As ours is a bespoke system, the array can be added, dependent on your roof's size, your needs and your budget.
- We'll ascertain the correct size of array needed to generate the right amount of solar electricity for your home.
- The array is then securely fastened to the roof of your home using tough, long lasting and reliable aluminium mountings.
- The cells of your array capture solar energy and convert it into direct current (DC), which is fed through cables to your inverter. This is carefully selected to match your array and optimise its output.
- Your inverter converts the direct current (DC) from the panels to alternating current (AC), which is fed via a meter into your home.
- Your meter records how much electricity you are generating for your Feed in Tariff.
The components of your system
These are made up of silicon layers which respond to light radiation to generate direct current (DC). They are made up of 60 individual solar cells, which are linked together to form a photovoltaic module. Then, a number of modules are connected to create a photovoltaic array, which is designed to generate the optimum electricity for your situation.
As you can imagine, the more panels you install the more electricity you will generate but we'll advise you on the correct number for your individual situation.
Domestic electricity systems which power the homes of the UK run at 230v alternating current (AC). The inverter changes the direct current (DC) from the solar panels on your roof to alternating current (AC). As no two systems are necessarily the same, neither will the choice of inverter that's best suited to your home and installation. The aim is to maximise the output from your solar panels. So as not to effect the aesthetics of your home, your inverter will usually be installed in your loft.
For your safety and peace of mind we install isolators into your system. This safety device protects electricians who may be required to access or service the system in the future
Your solar system is wired into your home's existing electrics by one of our expert and qualified electricians. They will install your new solar system and your solar generation meter to record the amount of free electricity your solar array generates.