Solar For Summer

With renewable energy at the fore of many of our minds we spoke to GreenGenUK for some advice on solar installations and why they are good for both the planet and your pocket. Solar PV systems use sunlight to generate electricity, making them a sustainable, renewable and inexhaustible energy source. So, how can you maximise the benefits of your solar installation? Energy typically exported to the grid is instead stored in a battery bank. This stored energy is then utilised to offset grid demand during evenings or overnight, resulting in additional energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint. Using such a system to generate your own energy can lead to substantial savings on annual bills and any excess electricity can often be sold back to the grid, further offsetting costs.

By substituting grid demand with renewable solar power, solar installations markedly decrease the carbon footprint of a home which can be several tones annually. The Smart Export Guarantee compensates customers for surplus solar energy they send back to the grid. For instance, if a home generates 4kWh but only consumes 2kWh, they not only offset their energy bills but also receive payment for the remaining 2kWh of unused energy.

Bespoke premium Solar PV systems can be scaled to meet a wide range of energy needs, from small residential set-ups to large commercial installations, with homes and businesses with solar PV systems often seeing an increase in property value due to the appeal of lower energy costs and environmental benefits.