Solar PV : The Benefits

Solar PV (PV) systems are now being widely installed in the UK; as a result of the many benefits they offer users:

• A highly visible confirmation of green credentials, supporting a future-minded, responsible corporate image
• Low maintenance requirements – virtually fit and forget
• Long service life
• Low noise and other environmental impacts
• Fewer planning considerations
• Predictable output over the course of a year
• Well established supplier and installer base

PV is the ideal technology for low carbon power generation in the built environment. Although payback periods may be longer than for other renewable power technologies, PV remains an attractive option for many reasons.

Power generation from PV systems clearly occurs during daylight hours, which results in virtually all power being used on-site. This also means offsetting purchased power at the highest rate.

PV panels are also less costly than many types of stone building cladding, and can be integrated into building structures during construction. This approach can be applied to pitched or flat roofs, with PV cells embedded into many types of roof covering including roof tiles and flat roof thermoplastic membranes. PV façade cladding is also an option, as is mounting PV on trackers that automatically follow the path of the sun.

Altergen is expert in every aspect of PV system development. Our consultants and affiliates have a great deal of experience in developing PV arrays from concept to supply, installation and commissioning.

Contact us at info@altergen.co.uk