advantages of solar pv energy

1. Reduce pollution

The major contributor to Global Warming is the emissions of Carbon Dioxide from power stations burning fossil fuels. This is changing our climate and causing more severe weather patterns around the whole planet. Every time we use our electricity we are contributing to this massive problem.
Friends of the Earth can tell you about Climate Change

2. Live the solution

Become responsible for your own energy production The use of fossil fuels and nuclear energy has dramatic impacts on the local and global environment. Being less dependant on utility giants and the global energy markets is a better option for most of the planet. Good Energy offer 100% renewable electricity. Ecotricity also sell "clean" energy.

3. Make a positive statement

By installing a solar PV system you are opting out of the fossil fuel and nuclear world and helping to create a sustainable future. You become an independent supplier of clean green electricity for your own use and export to the grid.

4. Protection against price increases

The prices of oil and other non-renewable sources of energy are on the increase. This trend will continue into the future getting more dramatic as supply shortages increase. The price of your electricity from solar will never increase as the fuel is free and infinite! Find out what's happening now

5. GRANTS!!!

The Government through the Energy Saving Trust are currently offering up to 50% grants on solar PV installations. This has helped to establish a new industry, but it's expected that the Government will announce a new funding stream with reduced levels of funding in the near future. If you want the maximum grant apply NOW!

6. Getting paid by the electricity companies

Wouldn't it be nice to receive a cheque from your electricity supplier rather than a bill! Currently SWEB are paying 7.62 p / kWh for each unit of electricity you export to the grid. You would need to install at least a 3 - 4 kW system and be energy efficient to produce all of your own electricity and hope to be a net exporter. Good Energy are offering 4.5p / kWh for every unit of electricity generated by small solar installations, whether you use it or export it!

7. NIMBY? - N.O.R.M. (Nope On Roof Mate)

Conventional power plants are huge, ugly monstrosities belching pollution that no one wants in their area, nuclear energy produces harmful waste materials. Wind farms offer a solutions for communities but not everyone like the look of them leading to Not In My Back Yard scenarios. Solar power is closer than your back yard it's on your roof!
Also, if you have something to say about it, then tell the government what you feel

8. Increase the value of your home

There are different colour and sizes of PV roof materials to suit every need that can either be fixed above your existing roof or integrated into the roof as the weather proofing material. PLUG INTO THE SUN even offer solar slates that look like a conventional slate but produces electricity.

Solar panels are stylish and make a bold statement about who you are and your passion to reduce pollution. They may also increase the value of your home.