Thinking of solar panels for your Hereford area home? ElectricsFixed are your local solar energy experts.
What are solar panels?
Solar panels ultimately use the sun's energy to create electrical energy in a renewable form. Did you know there are two varieties of solar panels? Photovoltaic solar panels or cells harvest the sun's light energy and convert it into electrical energy to turn your electrical appliances on. Solar thermal panels, like the term implies, warms up any water in your home using the sun heats energy.
Whichever type of solar panel you opt for, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint and driving down those energy bills so it's a win win.
How do solar panels function?
The scientific technology involved in solar panels isn't too complex to understand. Solar panels are made up of a few layers, a sheet of glass, a polymer resin and semiconducting material. Once the semiconducting layer comes into contact with light energy from the Sun, it becomes charged and produces electricity.
Solar Panel technology is composed of a few components, all working collaboratively to produce renewable energy from the Sun.
Most systems include an inverter, cables and switches as well as a generation meter which displays the quantity of electricity your solar panels have made.
Installing Solar Panels Hereford
Here at ElectricsFixed, our team of qualified and skilled electricians can install solar panels at your Hereford property in just a few days. As long as there aren’t any unexpected hurdles, installation is a pretty seamless process.
Any scaffolding and supporting frameworks would have been discussed with you at our initial visit and should be set up prior to installing the actual solar panels.
Our experienced team also helps you liaise with your district network operator to get your solar panels connected to the electricity network.
Benefits of Solar Panels Hereford
Solar panels come with a host of benefits to the homeowner and the environment. If you’re based in Hereford and considering solar panel installation for your property, perhaps the following benefits will help convince you.
You’ll be relying on less energy from your energy supplier and the national grid. This means your home will be using fewer fossil fuels which release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they are burnt.
Yes, solar panels can be expensive but in our experience, we find that solar panels pay for themselves within 5-7 years. After this time period, any electrical energy generated in your home is essentially free! Add on the fact that solar panels have a shelf life of around 20-25 years, that's a very long period where you don’t need to worry about energy costs.
ElectricsFixed, solar panel experts in Hereford
As innovative and experienced electricians in Hereford, we have seen a huge boom in solar panel installations across the area.
Once we come out to visit your property during the initial visit, we discuss the size of your home, the occupancy and how much electricity you typically use in your home.
We can also discuss the types of Photovoltaic cells or panels you could shoes between. Our qualified electricians can explain the difference between hybrid, thin film and monocrystalline panels which vary in cost and efficiency.
We are proud of the extensive client list we have developed over the past few years. As Napit registered electricians, we always adhere to industry guidance and safety regulations when it comes to any electrical installations or inspections.
If you’re interested in solar panels in your Hereford home, give our team a call to book an appointment.
