FAQs
Solar PV End-User
The cost of PV technology has dropped dramatically in the past ten years and, thanks to government incentives or subsidies…
If your home has a roof with some shadow-free space, a PV system can generate electricity for your consumption. With…
The householder of a PV system has two choices: either to sell all the output to the local power utility…
PV modules are most often encapsulated in two layers of tempered low iron glass or between glass and tedlar (a…
PV is a technology that generates electricity, not heat. Therefore, the existing heating system remains unchanged. As a measure to…
This depends on the country legislation in question. For example, in Germany the supplier needs to be asked concerning the…
Most PV modules don’t need to be cleaned and are easy to maintain. When installed on roofs, the PV modules…
Batteries are only essential if power needs to be ‘stored’ in case of a utility outage. However, most grid-connected PV…
PV systems, like every other product, do require energy during the manufacturing process. However, PV systems pay back this energy…
The best indicator for sizing a PV system is your historical electrical usage, or the number of kilowatt hours (kWh)…
PV modules are generally very dark in colour (blue or black, depending on the technology) and can become quite hot.…
PV is a renewable energy source that produces electricity. Electricity can be used for all home appliances and lighting. Moreover,…
A PV system needs daylight to work but not direct sunlight. Indeed, if a PV module is exposed to an…
The first step is to find out the customer's wishes. This has to match the existing space - shadow-free roof.The roof…
The first step is to find out the customer’s wishes. This has to match the existing space - shadow-free roof.The roof…
In order to install Photovoltaic systems, knowledge about electricity is required, especially about dimensioning and protection. It is also necessary…
The yearly value of kWh that a system will produce depends on the system size (in kWp), design, the irradiation…
Standard mono-crystalline modules are relatively light, around 10 to 15 kg per square metre. This load must be carried by…
The CO2 savings of a solar roof will depend on many factors, including:• The energy source the solar production is…
This should be covered by your home or building insurance. Some insurers will automatically cover the system as it is…