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The cells don’t need direct sunlight to work and can even work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity generated.
A Solar PV installation is made up of several panels, with each panel generating around 355W of energy in strong sunlight. Typical systems contain around 15 panels and generate direct current (DC) electricity. Because the electricity used for household appliances is alternating current (AC), an inverter is installed along with the system to convert DC electricity to AC. This electricity can be used throughout your home, or exported to the grid. Solar PV is a renewable energy source, reducing our dependency on fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions.
The amount of money you will save is completely dependent on the system size you have installed and if you combine your system with battery storage, it will also depend on the amount of energy you consume on a typical day.
Solar panels are a great way to generate your own electricity by using the sun’s energy, the average home can save around £540 per year and by adding battery storage could give you annual savings of up to £705 per year, this will also really help to reduce the carbon footprint of your home.
Most households will use about 15-25% of the energy you generate, though this can change quite dramatically based on:
Solar PV panels are considered ‘permitted developments’ and often don’t require planning permission. However, exceptions apply and it’s best to check with your local planning office for guidance. If you live in a listed building, conservation area or national park, additional restrictions may apply.
If you’re planning to install a solar PV system in your home, you must register it with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO). The DNO is the company responsible for bringing electricity to your home.
Firstly, you can significantly reduce your household electricity bills by generating your own power from the sun – installing solar PV panels on your property could cut your annual electricity bill by around £705. Also, you can even earn money from your solar panels by selling any surplus electricity back to the National Grid through a scheme like the Smart Export Guarantee.
Secondly, installing solar PV panels on your property will also reduce your home’s carbon footprint. This means you will be actively contributing to the fight against climate change. Having a solar-powered home helps to protect the wildlife and communities that are currently threatened by the warming climate; in place of using a non-renewable energy source, solar energy is a completely sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to supply your home with electricity.
Lastly, A PV Solar Panel installation is easy to install and require little in the way of long-term maintenance costs. The panels can be installed directly onto the roof of your home and will begin producing electricity straight away.
In summary, the main benefits of using solar energy in your home include:
JEL Renewables is based in Birkenhead, we install PV Solar panel systems in the Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales.
At JEL Renewables, we strive to not only meet our clients’ needs, but to exceed their expectations at all times. From the planning and design to the installation of your solar system, we undertake every aspect of the process with the utmost professionalism and the highest standard of customer service.
Our dedicated team of Solar and EV charging specialists have over 30 years of experience in the electrical contracting industry. We aim to provide each of our clients with an innovative solution that best meets their individual needs; by choosing JEL Renewables, you will receive guidance every step of the way towards a greener, more sustainable future.
(Statistics provided from the Energy Savings Trust & E.ON) 
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