What return can I expect?

If you were to install a 2.2kW system with all panels south facing at an angle to the sun of approx 35 degrees from horizontal with no shading, then the following yields can be expected, based on rate effective from 12-12-2011:

– at 0.21 p per kW under the Generation Tariff (Feed-In) annual return	£397.00
– at 0.031p per kW under the Export Tariff *	£ 58.54
– a reduction in your fuel bill, assuming a cost of 0.15 per kW *	£141.64
This calculation is based on standard figures,and assumes that you use 50pct of that generated and export 50pct back to the Grid
– a saving of 1.03 Tonnes of CO2
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL RETURN	£597.18
TOTAL EXPECTED RETURN OVER 25 YEARS	£14,929.50

Remember this assumes that fuel prices don’t increase and RPI stays the same, which is unlikely, so the actual payback could be greater. If you are interested contact us and we can provide you with an illustration on the basis that both of these change.

For more information on the feed in tariff click here.

* Your electricity provider makes these payments to you. Details of this will be available on your suppliers website. Alternatively, visit the official Feed-In Tariff website.

How does it work?

The picture simply explains. The panels (PV Modules) take the sun’s energy and convert this to electricity which is fed back into your home via an ‘inverter’.
More information and a schematic here

Can the panels be installed anywhere?

Yes, where there is available space but their efficiency is affected by their direction toward the Sun and any shading/shadowing.

The panels are best installed facing anywhere between East and West, the nearer to South the better, as more sunlight will reach the panels. In addition, any large trees or chimneys should be taken into consideration for shading when evaluating the sighting of any panels.

What size system can I have?

The panels can be tailored to fit the required size so you can have what ever you like if you have the space, but the Feed-In Tariff changes where you generate more than 4kW.

If I am interested what should I do?

Contact us, we are happy to discuss this possible project with you and provide you with a basic illustration for you to consider.

Once you have decided that you wish to take this further we would then visit you, undertake a site survey and provide you with a bespoke formal quotation based on your needs and requirements, including the panel size and type discussed.

Contact us so we can provide you with a detailed illustration based on your specific circumstances.