{"id":7178,"date":"2008-11-04T16:03:29","date_gmt":"2008-11-04T22:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/11\/04\/sun-is-the-ultimate-fuels-for-solar-pv-panels\/"},"modified":"2008-11-04T16:03:29","modified_gmt":"2008-11-04T22:03:29","slug":"sun-is-the-ultimate-fuels-for-solar-pv-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=7178","title":{"rendered":"Sun is the Ultimate Fuels for Solar PV Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Tal Potishman<\/div>\n

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels are designed to absorb the sun’s energy and then use that energy to power your home or office building. They use a sophisticated structure of silicon wafers which react when light photons hit them and become chemically unstable. This reaction releases electrons in one direction and protons in the opposite direction which eventually leads to an electrical current that can be then fed into domestic or commercial uses. Solar PV panels are already used commonly in calculators and watches and now the larger panels are becoming very popular among people who are looking for alternative methods of powering their homes and office buildings. Several large organisations are big supporters of solar PV, including the National Grid that has been getting some of its power from solar photovoltaic panels.<\/p>\n

The Planning Considerations of Solar Photovoltaic<\/p>\n

One can install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of their home as well as along one of the outer walls or as standalone units. Before setting off on the installation process, it is essential to check with the local authority regarding planning restrictions. Most local authorities in England allow solar PV panels to be installed on residential roofs and as standalone cells as long as certain criteria are met (mainly that the panels are not attached onto listed buildings or within conservation zones). Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, are still working out their local legislation. For residents of these areas it is therefore advisable to consult the local planning authorities before installing the solar systems.<\/p>\n

Reasons to Use Solar Photovoltaic<\/p>\n

There are several unique benefits to solar PV cells. One of the key benefits is the savings on electrical utility bills. Other savings are equally important – PV cells save around 1.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, as they produce virtually no greenhouse gases. Once installed, the solar panels protect the user from national grid power dependency. In other words the system shields the user from power outages and disruption to the electricity system. Solar power is therefore an attractive proposition for installations where the National Grid power is expensive or in remote areas (such as farms, caravans or research outposts).<\/p>\n

How is Solar Photovoltaic Cell Installed?<\/p>\n

Solar photovoltaic cells need to be installed by a professional installation crew. Professional installers must be certified by the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. It is not recommended to try and install the solar panel cells unless you are fully trained and qualified. The cells are typically very heavy and they have to be attached to a separate support system that must be constructed and attached carefully to the roof. A professional installer will understand the local electrical and safety codes and can ensure that the solar PV units are meeting the requirements of the code.<\/p>\n

Finding energy generating technologies that do not depend on fossil fuels is no doubt high on everybody’s mind these days. Of the alternative energy options that are available (nuclear, wind, hydrogen, wave, solar), solar is thought to be one of the most practical and reliable solutions, with a proven track record and many installations around the world.<\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/div>\n
Tal Potishman, member of Heating Central, writes<\/a> articles about central heating<\/a>, plumbers, Harrow boiler<\/a> heat pumps and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels are designed to absorb the sun’s energy and then use that energy to power your home or office building. They use a sophisticated structure of silicon wafers which react when light photons hit them and become chemically unstable. This reaction releases electrons in one direction and protons in the opposite direction which eventually leads to an electrical current that can be then fed into domestic or commercial uses. Solar PV panels are already used commonly in calculators and watches and now the larger panels are becoming very popular among people who are looking for alternative methods of powering their homes and office buildings. Several large organisations are big supporters of solar PV, including the National Grid that has been getting some of its power from solar photovoltaic panels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2624,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[85],"class_list":["post-7178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-based-business","tag-home-based-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2624"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7178"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7178\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}