- Solar panels with industry leading performance standards are fitted to your roof or facade and linked together, absorbing sunlight and converting it into electricity.
- An inverter is wired to the solar modules and mounted usually in the loft. This receives DC current from the panels and converts it into usable AC power automatically. The inverter is connected to your household electrical system through your existing consumer unit or fuse box. The inverter is the unit that automatically controls the entire system.
- An Isolator is fitted between the inverter and your consumer unit to safely isolate the solar system for maintenance.
- A generation meter is also fitted which logs the amount of electricity generated by your panels.
- Your solar electrical system is connected to the utility grid through your existing consumer unit and electricity meter.Your electricity supplier may also fit an additional meter called an export meter which records the amount of excess electricity that you are sending back to the grid when energy production exceeds usage.
- A stylish wireless personal display is also provided which can be placed in your lounge or anywhere that you choose. This features push button controls and communicates with your inverter to show current and cumulative electricity generation from your solar installation (in both kW and £) as well as how much CO2 you have saved.
- An additional remote meter called the “Electrisave” shows instantaneously the amount of energy actually being imported from the grid to meet current household needs. This unit will encourage energy efficiency because it immediately shows the beneficial impact of the many energy saving measures you can take, like turning electrical equipment off at the mains instead of leaving it on standby.
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If during the day you produce more electricity than you need, the excess will flow back into the grid and you can get paid for it.
When your home uses more than your solar panels are producing, you’ll get the electricity you need from your supplier through the grid, just like normal.
So sit back, relax and enjoy your free electricity.
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