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Solar Power (PV)
You can convert the sun's energy to create electricity for
your home or business using solar photovoltaic cells
(PV). PV panels can be bolted on to your roof or
PV roof tiles can be seamlessly incorporated with your regular
tiles.
Cost to Install
|
Proportion of household power
|
Amount of annual Electricity*
|
Size of PV
|
Surface Area**
|
Cost
|
|
¼
|
750 kWh
|
1 kWp
|
10-15m2
|
£6,000 to £8,000
|
|
½
|
1500 kWh
|
2 kWp
|
20-30m2
|
£12,000 to £16,000
|
|
¾
|
2250 kWh
|
3 kWp
|
30-45m2
|
£18,000 to £24,000
|
|
All of household
|
3000 kWh
|
4 kWp
|
40-60m2
|
£24,000 to £32,000
|
*Based on an average household's
need
**Depending on PV type
Harrogate Borough Council are planning to install some council
homes with 2kWp systems
Grants
Renewable energy grants are available from the Government, via the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
Advantages of solar PV
- PV can reduce your electricity bills
- Electricity that you produce can be sold back to the grid
- Annual emissions of CO2 fall by 325kg per solar kWp produced
- Life expectancy of PV is 25 years and they only require cleaning
- PV systems operate silently
Page updated: 20th July 2006