solar electricity
Generate electricity from the sunWould you like to get paid for generating your own free electricity for the next 25 years?A typical domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) array will:
- generate free electricity
- provide a tax free income of around £850 a year
- save up to £250 on electricity bills a year
- reduce your carbon dioxide emissions.
- £820 through the Feed in Tariff for the electricity you generate
- £30 through the Feed in Tariff for the electricity you export
- £250 saving on your energy bill, by using your generated electricity.
how much will it cost?
Installation of solar PV panels is simple, straightforward and usually completed in a day.A 2.2 kWp solar array will typically cost you around £9,000 and can pay for itself within 9 years - a better return on your investment than a new car! In years 10 to 25 you will earn an income of around £16,500.
what happens on a cloudy day?
PV panels don't need direct sunlight to work; you will still generate electricity on a cloudy day.
maintenance
Your PV panels will need very little maintenance. You will need to make sure trees do not over shadow the solar panel and that the panels are kept relatively clean. In most cases the rain will be sufficient to keep your panels free from dirt and dust.Affordable Energy can arrange for an approved and accredited installer to visit your home for a free, no obligation survey, to assess whether your property is suitable for Solar PV.For more information or to arrange a free, no obligation survey call Affordable Energy free on 0800 096 6356, email info@affordableenergy.co.uk or complete an online enquiry form.* Based on 860kWh per kWp per year. Generation Tariff is 43.3p/kWh Export Tariff is 3.1p/kWh displaced electricity rate is 13p / kWhr