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10 things that you need to know about Solar PV Systems!!! Solar Power Intl answer the important questions... olar PV systems. The latest and hottest trend in renewable energy generation is reaching near its peak. Suddenly now we all realise that it’s the only way to protect ourselves from ever rising energy bills.
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Why solar? • Solar Power is one of the most reliable and cost effective ways to generate electricity, reduce CO2 emissions and secure an income on both commercial and domestic buildings. By installing a solar PV system you will be generating electricity directly of the sun. • Choosing the right type of panels and inverters is an art. A poor design such as oversized inverter or mismatching panels will reduce the power and efficiency of your system. All resulting in poor performance and lower return on your investment. • Multiple Mppt can improve
performance under shade conditions and will allow you to install your panels on more than one slope or orientation. • Solar panels are static and silent and require minimal maintenance and come with a lifelong warranty, Along with your installation you can fit a Webbased monitoring system that will allow you to monitor the system performance and to track any faults that may arise in real time. • A solar PV system is considered to be a secure financial investment just like having a small power station in your back garden. And with energy prices going up and up so does the value of your investment grow.
Why now? • The FIT’s are fairly generous at the moment and will secure high return on your investment guarantied for 25 years. • You will be able to consume the electricity generated directly
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from your system free of charge and avoid paying your energy supplier => save on your energy bills. • Solar system can make use of any unused space such as roofs and fields or can be fitted as a car port or a field shelter, embedded in your roof or directly over your tiles. • Only an MCS accredited installer can register your installation on the FIT’S scheme with your supplier and allow you to claim and enjoy the payments for the life of the system. • Solar PV Panel prices have dropped by 30% in the last few months so an average 10Kwp system will generate more than £2000 pay back every year that’s 12.5% return on investment secured for 25 years. To find out more please contact us on 01300 345668, email info@solarpowerintl or visit www.solarpowerintl.co.uk
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