Save money and the environment by switching to Solar power, the cleaner, greener alternative!
Solar PV (Short for PhotoVoltaic) are solar panel that output electricity. Fitting a solar system at your home instantly turns your house into a personal power station. Once the system is fitted it immediately produces electricity.
Your home stays connected to the national grid so the excess electric you produce is pumped straight back into the grid, and you also still maintain a reliable electricity supply whenever your solar is not producing enough power.
Why should you choose Green Home Energy Innovations to install your Solar PV panels?
Experienced Installers
GHE and our installers are all experienced in installing Solar PV and Thermal Systems, your install will be of the highest standard.
Turnkey Solutions
When we quote for your Solar system, our price is all inclusive, there is no extra to pay for installation or materials.
Trusted Suppliers
We only use tried and tested Solar PV kit from trusted manufacturers and suppliers, meaning less maintenance, breakdowns, and a long lasting high yield solar installation.
Solar PV Technical Info
There are many different types of Solar PV technologies on the market, our team will be able to advise on what will make the best system for your needs, but here is some nitty-gritty info about the different types of panel tech, it might not be for you! But maybe next time you walk past a Solar Panel system you'll be able to tell what panel technology is being used!
Monocrystalline: All-black solar panels
Monocrystalline or ‘Mono’ cells are manufactured by cutting single sheets from a silicon bar, hence the name. These single crystal cells allow for greater movement of electrons resulting in slightly higher efficiency and the colouration of such cells tends to be black.
Polycrystalline: Blue-tinge solar panels
The Polycrystalline or ‘Poly’ manufacturing process involves melting fragments of silicon into wafer sheets. This design does not allow the electrons to flow as freely as when on a single sheet due to multiple crystals being present within the cells. The overall difference in efficiency is not significant, usually around 2-3% on most modules of the same rating. Polycrystalline tends to have a more blue colour tinge, and appears less uniform.
PERC: Higher-efficiency solar technology
PERC or ‘Passive Emitter and Rear Cell/Contact’ cells are manufactured in a similar process to monocrystalline cells but have an integrated passivation layer. This increases efficiency by allowing light refraction through the back of the cell, and by reducing heat absorption and electron recombination. Put simply they offer higher efficiency than standard cells and are likely to perform better for a longer time.
Half-Cell: Less micro-cracks, with better performance in shaded areas
Half Cell modules are a relatively new addition to the market. These modules can be recognised by the busbar running across the centre of the panel. This separates the module and allows for the number of cells to be doubled and made smaller, meaning a 60 cell panel would become a 120 cell module. Smaller cells reduce mechanical strain, meaning microcracks occur less frequently. Reducing the impact of microcracks reduces the rate of module degradation over the system life-time. When you take into consideration that many Half-Cell modules are using PERC technology, these panels are really designed to last.
Bifacial: Absorbs from both the front and back of the panel
Bifacial panels are designed to absorb light reflected from behind the panel. To do so they have cells mounted on the front and rear of the module and instead of an opaque backsheet this is transparent to allow for as much light to pass through as possible. This light is reflected from the roof / ground surface and is then picked up by the cells mounted on the rear of the panel.
Helping the Environment
Aside from saving you money on your bills, by having your very own renewable electricity generator on your property, you can be 100% sure where the energy you use is coming from.
Renewable energy sources are the future and you can still be at the forefront of the renewable energy switch!
