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Call Us: 01989 564680
Email Us: info@cutter-solar.co.uk
Put simply, Solar PV (or ‘photovoltaic’) works by converting sunlight into Electrical Power!
‘Solar Panels’ are commonly used for this purpose. They can be installed on rooftops or mounted on the ground.
The technology that is used to achieve this is Crystalline silicon Cells. They generally come in 3 forms;
Polycrystaline or more recently, PERC Cells.Monocrystaline,
Initially the power is generated in DC (Direct Current), the sort of power we normally find in batteries. This power then has to be converted in AC (Alternating current), so it can be used with our electrical systems and sync with the National Grid Voltage. This is known as a ‘Grid tied’ system.
It is also possible to build an ‘Off-grid’ system. This is a standalone installation and sits independently of the National Grid. These generally exist in remote areas that have no Mains Electricity supply.
When you start generating clean, free solar power you will immediately start benefiting. Your electrical system will use the solar power first, lessening your reliance on the grid. If you are generating more than you are consuming you will be feeding the National Grid- and can get paid for it!
You will be reduce your carbon footprint, reliance on fossil fuels and improve your personal energy security- even more so if the solar PV system is teamed with a battery!
In recent times Battery technology has improved and the advent of Lithiium-ion battery technology has made Energy storage into a viable addition to all types of domestic and commercial PV system.
With commercially-viable battery storage technology power can now be stored and used later.
The storage system can be ‘DC Coupled’ (Or hybrid) which works directly in conjunction with your PV system, or ‘AC-Coupled’ which is separate to your existing PV system and has separate switchgear, but still diverts the excess power generated into a battery.
Batteries can deliver power in the event of a power cut, and can be charged up at night, or other low usage times taking advantage of multi-rate tariffs, such as ‘economy 7!’
Electric vehicle chargers come in many forms but the most common ones on the market are 7.2KW Single-phase or 21KW Three-phase, known as ‘Fast’ chargers.
We generally install one of 2 types; Standard EV chargers, which you simply plug in and will charge your car until it is satisfied, or a SOLAR EV charger, such as a Myenergi Zappi, which (in Eco mode) will use only the excess power from your solar panels to charge your EV.
We are registered OVEZ installers of both domestic and commercial charge points and are approved to install a wide range of brands- we will tailor the charger to suit your requirements!
Alongside our eco-installation services, we also provide a full suite of energy use measurement tools, enabling you to manage energy use in real time and supporting you to lower overall energy burdens.
We are experienced, qualified and NICEIC approved electrical contractors so can also support you with changes to your electrical systems including heating and lighting, to minimise their energy usage and therefore minimise overall reliance on the grid. In some cases, this approach has reduced overall grid reliance by 100%, creating fully self-sufficient systems for our clients.
We also offer services such as Back-up power switching, Three phase distribution systems and DNO consultancy.
4 Thomas Row
Haigh Industrial Estate
Alton Road, Ross on Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5LB
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