Having solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation involves a number of stages, starting with a site assessment.
Our team at Jem Energy can assess whether your home in the UK is suitable for this type of installation. Factors you need to consider include how much available sunlight there is, and whether nearby structures throw your house into the shade. The orientation and angle of your roof will affect how many rays reach the panels. The structural integrity of your property is also important.
One common question is whether it’s worth having solar PV panels in Britain, since we’re not famous for our clement weather. Despite our northern latitude and reputation for cloudy weather, the UK has substantial solar energy potential. On average, we receive around 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of sunlight per square meter per year, which is enough to make solar panels a viable renewable energy option.
After the site assessment comes the design and planning process.
It involves a professional installer designing a solar PV system which is tailored to your location and energy needs. Our team will look at the number and placement of solar panels, along with selecting the right components. We always collaborate with you and keep you well informed throughout the process.
Before this type of installation, you need to ensure you have permission from the local authorities. This often involves submitting plans and specifications for the solar PV system and obtaining permission to connect to the electrical grid.
Jem Energy covers all aspects of the installation process, including providing all the necessary solar panels, inverters, mounting hardware, wiring, and other components.
The actual installation involves preparing your roof or ground mounting structure, whether by securing mounting rails or racks. These will be sealed to stop any water leakage. Your new solar panels will then be mounted on the racks or rails, with wiring fitted to connect the PV panels to the inverters and electrical system.
After the panels are installed, electrical wiring is connected to the inverters and your home’s electrical system. This may require installing a new electrical panel or upgrading existing wiring to accommodate the solar PV system.
Once your solar panels are fitted, we can test the system to ensure that everything is operating properly. This may involve checking electrical connections, verifying proper voltage and current levels, and conducting a final inspection of the installation.
After testing and inspections, it will be connected to the electrical grid. This usually involves introducing a net metering system which allows you to receive money for any surplus electricity generation by your solar panels that’s fed back into the grid. In the UK there is the SEG (Smart Export Guarantee), which means you’ll receive payments for energy that is not consumed in the home and exported back into the grid. These export payments are either paid directly to you, or credited off your bill by your energy supplier.
If you need information on any steps of the process, we’re always happy to offer more details.
Remember, monitoring and maintenance is vital for the performance of your solar panels.
We’re always happy to deliver ongoing monitoring and maintenance are necessary to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This may include regular cleaning of the solar panels, monitoring energy production, and periodic inspections to check for any signs of wear or damage.
Choose Jem Energy and you’ll have a team that covers the entire process from start to finish. We have competitive packages to ensure that you get excellent value for money. As a MSC accredited installer, you can trust us to carry out the fitting process to the finest standards.
According to recent research, solar panel installations have reached a 12-year high in the UK.
A survey has found that around 190,000 were installed last year. There’s also been record numbers of heat pumps fitted, which is great news for the Government who have set particular targets to improve our eco efficiency.
The future of solar energy in the UK looks promising, with continued government support, technological advancements and growing public awareness of the importance of renewable energy.
All of this will help us in combating climate change. Better yet, costs continue to decrease while at the same time efficiency increases. Solar power is expected to play an increasingly significant role in the UK's energy profile. In many parts of the world, solar power is already the cheapest form of energy.
Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source.
It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates climate change. By generating electricity from sunlight, solar panels contribute to the UK's efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy.
Find out more about our solar PV panel installations. Or don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.