Choosing a Solar Panel
It’s fair to say that when it comes to developing a solar array on your buildings/land, it can be something of a minefield.
When it comes to deciding which panel/manufacturer to work with it can be helpful to work through a process of elimination.
Solar Panel Installation Timeframe
With electricity prices rising steeper and faster than ever, many businesses are keen to take steps today to protect themselves.
Although prices are increasing almost overnight, it can take up to 12 months to correctly develop, design and deliver a commercial-scale solar PV system.
This blog delves into the milestones and timescales involved in developing a solar PV system, and what can be done to speed it up
Structural Surveys
Solar panel systems are designed to remain in-situ for upwards of 30 years.
With this in mind – if the system is going on a roof – it is important to ensure that the chosen building can cope with the additional weight of the solar panels as well as what ever else mother nature can throw at it.
Solar Asset Management
It’s important to note that whilst solar energy generation assets require relatively little maintenance, it is not a ‘fit-and-forget’ technology. Like any piece of complicated equipment it will need regular maintenance
Extending Existing Solar Arrays
For many businesses that installed solar panels between 2010 – 2015 it was something of a gamble.
Solar was far from a proven technology in the UK, and the cost of the installation was very high.
As a result, many businesses did not necessarily realise the full potential of their roof or land as they chose to invest based upon a budget, the ‘FIT bands’ and their appetite for risk.
Solar Farms – 2021 and beyond
As the efficiency of solar panels has increased, the interest and economic viability of solar farms is on the rise once again.
Solar Panel Installation – Planning Rights
When considering a solar PV installation, it is important to ensure all local laws, rules and regulations are complied with.
Solar Panel Installation – Which way is the right way?
It’s widely accepted that if you want to get the absolute most out of a solar panel it should be south facing to capture the sun as it travels from east to west.
But what if your buildings do not face south?
No Export? No problem
A solar PV system must work in harmony with the local distribution network. Sometimes, this isn’t always possible
Solar Panel Installation – System Sizing
If you have made the decision to consider powering your facility via solar panels on your roof/land, the next logical question to ask is – ‘what size should the system be?