FAQs

All Questions

Solar PV End-User

Can I expect a positive return on investment from my photovoltaic system?

The cost of PV technology has dropped dramatically in the past ten years and, thanks to government incentives or subsidies

Can I produce my own electricity?

If your home has a roof with some shadow-free space, a PV system can generate electricity for your consumption. With

Can I sell excess solar electricity back to my utility?

The householder of a PV system has two choices: either to sell all the output to the local power utility

Can I walk on photovoltaic modules on my roof?

PV modules are most often encapsulated in two layers of tempered low iron glass or between glass and tedlar (a

Do I have to change my boiler if I install a photovoltaic system?

PV is a technology that generates electricity, not heat. Therefore, the existing heating system remains unchanged. As a measure to

Do I need to contact my electricity supplier when installing a photovoltaic system?

This depends on the country legislation in question. For example, in Germany the supplier needs to be asked concerning the

Do photovoltaic systems need to be cleaned?

Most PV modules don’t need to be cleaned and are easy to maintain. When installed on roofs, the PV modules

Does my grid-connected photovoltaic system have to include batteries?

Batteries are only essential if power needs to be ‘stored’ in case of a utility outage. However, most grid-connected PV

Does the manufacturing process of a photovoltaic system not need more energy than it itself produces during its lifetime?

PV systems, like every other product, do require energy during the manufacturing process. However, PV systems pay back this energy

Solar PV Installer

How can I predict the CO 2 reductions for every watt peak?

The CO2 savings of a solar roof will depend on many factors, including:• The energy source the solar production is

How do I calculate the kWh from the watt peak?

The yearly value of kWh that a system will produce depends on the system size (in kWp), design, the irradiation

What do I need to take into account to properly size a photovoltaic system?

The first step is to find out the customer’s wishes. This has to match the existing space - shadow-free roof.The roof

What kind of loads does a photovoltaic installation involve on a building?

Standard mono-crystalline modules are relatively light, around 10 to 15 kg per square metre. This load must be carried by

What knowledge do I need to install and maintain photovoltaic modules?

In order to install Photovoltaic systems, knowledge about electricity is required, especially about dimensioning and protection. It is also necessary

Solar PV Specifier

Can I combine a building element with energy production?

PV systems constitute a reasonable alternative for construction materials to be considered by architects. Besides replacing an existing building component,

Can I install a photovoltaic system elsewhere than on a roof?

There are no limits for installing PV systems when a good exposure is achievable.Beyond roofs, some of the most common

How can I enhance the design creation with photovoltaic systems?

PV systems constitute a reasonable alternative for construction materials to be considered by architects. Besides replacing an existing building component,

How can photovoltaic systems be used as a multifunctional building element?

Generally, a Building Integrated PV (BIPV) System is designed to serve more than one function. Hence, it is defined as

How heavy are photovoltaic modules? Does the support structure need to be reinforced?

Standard photovoltaic modules are relatively light, around 10 to 15 kg per square metre. This means that in most circumstances

How much light does a transparent photovoltaic roof element let through?

Transparent PV modules are generally one of two principal types:• normal cells in a double glass frame, the gaps between

Is it possible to install PV modules using different directions and angles without major reductions in energy yield?

There are no mandatory installation requirements. Certain shifts with respect to the optimum installation requirements for photovoltaics are allowed without

What are Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems (BIPV)?

When speaking about BIPV, the PV modules are fully integrated into the building, since they form an integral part of

What is the energy return of a photovoltaic system?

PV systems, like every other product, does require energy for the manufacturing process. However, PV systems pay back this energy

Why should I use photovoltaic systems as an energy efficient building solution?

PV modules are multifunctional building components which, besides generating electricity, can fulfil many other functions such as shading systems, weather

Solar PV Organisations

Are there special incentives or grants for commercial projects?

Yes, there are. Sukasol has the knowledge and experience to navigate the complex incentive marketplace and will assist you as

What are my financing options?

Our clients typically choose one of two options.1) Finance on their own and take advantage of the appropriate government grants

What are Power Purchase Agreements?

A power purchase agreement, or PPA, is a legal contract between an electricity producer (the PPA) and a power purchaser

What is the Employee Green Benefits Programme?

Sukasol is pleased to partner with companies looking to add solar energy solutions to their employee benefits portfolio. Through the

Why should I work with Sukasol?

Sukasol has one of the most experienced design, build and project management teams in the solar industry. Our experience and

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