Solar Electricity
Generating electricity from the sun is possible using photovoltaic (PV) panels or tiles. These panels are usually roof mounted and connected into a buildings electricity supply.
Excess power is exported back to the national grid. In off-grid systems the panels can be attached to batteries. The detailed guide below is aimed at potential installers of larger scale grid-linked systems in social housing, however the work contains much information that may be useful to anyone thinking of investing in PVs.
Updated July 2008
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