REDUCE YOUR ELECTRICITY USE
During daylight hours, you’ll be generating electricity even on cloudy days, but during the evening you’ll be using electricity from the mains. By reducing your electricity use can help lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Remember to turn devices off and avoid standby.
USE MORE ELECTRICITY DURING THE DAY
As your PV system will be working at its peak during daylight hours, it’s a good idea to think about reorganising domestic activities such as washing, dishwashing and ironing. If you are home most of the day, then this will be easier to do, but if you work during the day then try setting up timers for your dishwasher and washing machine.
INSULATE YOUR HOME
If you have electric heating, programming your timers to come on during daylight hours will help you save money on your electricity bills. To keep that heat in your home for longer, insulate your loft and walls. Draught-proof your doors and windows as well to prevent draughts.
COMBINE WITH OTHER RENEWABLE SYSTEMS
You can combine PV with other space-heating renewable technologies such as heat pumps, solar thermal panels and wind turbines. These technologies work well with each other as PV can be set up to help power a heat pump or several of these systems can feed into a thermal store.
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ARE SOLAR PANELS RIGHT FOR ME?
Space is a key consideration. As a general guide, a roof area of 10m2 to 20m2 would be enough to delivery between 20% and 45% of the typical household’s electricity needs. This roof space will ideally face south, unshaded, and at a pitch angle of about 30 or 40 degrees. East- or west-facing roofs could still be considered, but north-facing roofs are not recommended. Are there any nearby buildings, trees or chimneys that would shade your roof? If so, this will have a negative impact on the performance of your system. Solar PV installations are classed as permitted developments, but always check with your local authority before installing in case there are any limits or restrictions applicable.
