SOLAR
We now stock a small range of solar photovoltaic panels. These are
polycrystalline panels made from wafers of silicon laminated between an
impact-resistant transparent cover and an EVA rear mounting plate. They are
constructed with a lightweight anodised aluminium frame which is predrilled for
linking to other frames/roof mounting structure, and contain waterproof electrical
terminal box on the rear.
In order to calculate the expected yield from these panels, it is assumed that the
UK receives on average (bad days and good days) around 4-5hours peak sun
hours during the summer and 1 hour of peak sun hours in the winter. In terms of
roof area, 1m2 will generally equate to approximately 140watts of solar PV
panel For an array of 1kWp, you would expect to produce around 750kWh of
electricity per year, if sited on a suitable south-facing location. Solar yields will
vary across the country, and you can expect significantly more solar power from
Devon and Cornwall by comparison to Scotland.
Dimensions of panels:
5W panel (polycrystalline) 29cm x 24cm Price £27
20W panel (polycrystalline) 54cm x 42cm Price £85
55W panel (polycrystalline) 117cm x 54cm Price £230
Roof Mounting Clearance: Panels mounted on a roof should have at least 3
inches, and preferably 4 to 6 inches, clearance
between the bottom of the panel frame and the
roof. This allows for air flow under the panels for
cooling. Panels should never be mounted so
there is no air flow under them, as they can
reach very high temperatures that way.


New breakthrough mean's
cheaper to make solar panels
to heat your swimming pool,
can even heat it to 80% in
winter. Benefits of fitting solar
panels for your pool - use your
pool all year not just summer -
solar panel will take away the
cost of gas and electric Solar
panels can pay for them selves in one year - so cheap and easy to fit. Solar
panels can cost less than the amount you will save in heating costs for one year.
Every year after is a bonus and they can last in excess of 25 yrs. Also use solar
panels to heat your domestic hot water or your hot tub. The panels will supply
more energy than you need in summer and most if not all that you need in winter
here in UK.
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