Photovoltaic Solar Panels brochure(PDF)
Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Photovoltaic (PV) is a very exciting and promising solar technology; PV cells transform sunlight, a free and inexhaustible energy source, directly into electricity. Our engineers have over 20 years international experience in designing and operating PV systems.
Photovoltaic solar panels are part of the family of sustainable energy technologies described as "micro-generation" whereby the electricity is produced on site using a renewable source of energy, saving the "lost energy" from generation point to end user. If you've ever seen a solar calculator, you've seen PV in action.
PV is distinct from other kinds of solar energy in that it harnesses the sun's light rather than its heat. It provides an on-site renewable power generation solution for almost any application.
Producing solar PV energy substitutes electricity that would otherwise have been imported from the grid as today over 60% of the energy used to produce electricity is wasted due to generation and grid transmission losses.
Electricity is also a major contributor to Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions (20% of total) due to the combined effect of low power plants efficiency and use of dirty fuels like coal and peat. With the new micro generation export tariff now is the best time to install a PV system.
Photovoltaic Solar Panels
As this system supplies electricity the possible uses are endless. The products that we currently offer are:
PV Tracking System
The pv tracking system constantly adapts the angle of its PV solar panels to face the sunlight to generate maximum electrical energy.
Standard PV Solar Panels
These pv solar panels have many installation options, including on-roof, in-roof, flat-roof installation, ground mounted, bris soleil and facade.
Speciality PV Solar Panels
These pv solar panels can be used in any building to replace standard glass. They are dual purpose as they provide insulation and shelter while generating electricity.
PV Inverters
PV Inverters are key components of solar photovoltaic systems. Transforming DC (direct current) electricity produced by the PV array into AC (alternative current) electricity.
Benefits of Photovoltaic(PV) solar panels
Solar PV is a straightforward and reliable technology that produces free and clean energy cost-effectively. Our PV solutions will be of enormous benefit to homeowners and businesses alike:
- Electricity bills reduced
- Greenhouse gas emissions abated
- A real 'energy rating' bonus and increased market value for property
- A true and visible statement of your green credentials
- PV requires no fuel, produce no emissions and generates no waste
- Maintenance free
- Electricity generated by PV displaces fossil fuel use which can be subject to volatile price changes.
- Today, over 60% of the energy used to produce electricity is wasted due to generation and grid transmission losses; this waste is eliminated by using PV to generate electricity on site where it will be used (micro-generation).
Standard Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on roof
Standard Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on roof
Standard Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on roof
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How Photovoltaic(PV) solar panels work
The Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels transform sunlight directly into electricity. They should be located on a south-facing surface like a roof or on a frame on a flat surface.
The panels are then connected up to an inverter.
The inverter converts the electricity produced (direct current) by the solar panels into the type of electricity supplied by the grid (alternative current) and used by most domestic appliances. It also ensures that your system operates safely and shows useful information like power produced.
Your solar PV system is supplying electricity to your home through the existing circuit board where it is connected with its own fuse.
With the incorporation of a Smart Meter, you can optimise the use of electricity generated by the PV array. Any excess energy will be exported to the grid; this will off-set energy imported from the grid during hours of reduced light and at 19c per unit the ESB are crediting you at a higher rate than they charge.
"Micro-generation" technologies
"Micro-generation" technologies are moving away from centralised power production, which avoids transmission losses and helps you controlling your energy costs.
With the recent announcement by the ESB that they will credit the first 4000 micro generation customers by 19c for every unit supplied back to the grid now is the best time to install your PV system.
A CareyGlass Solar PV system will enable home owners, builders and investors to do something very tangible and immediate in reducing global warming and our dependence on fossil fuels while also reducing their bills significantly.
- The Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels transform sunlight directly into electricity. They should be located on a south-facing roof surface, with an inclination (tilt) between 30° to 60° from horizontal. The roof area required for a standard domestic system is between 10 (c.1.5 kWp) and 20 m2 (c.3 kWp).
- The inverter converts the electricity produced (direct current) by the solar panels into the type of electricity supplied by the grid (alternative current) and used by most light bulbs, domestic appliances, immersion heater, etc. It also ensures that your system operates safely and shows useful information like power produced, etc.
- Your solar PV system is supplying electricity to your home through the existing circuit board where it is connected with its own fuse.
- All CareyGlass Solar PV systems are grid-connected which means that the grid is your back-up system at night or during low sunlight conditions.
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