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Saturday 25 May 2013

Fords Renewables


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Fords offer the complete photovoltaic and solar thermal solution for your home.

Photovoltaic Roof Systems

Solar Thermal Panels
How does a photovoltaic system work?
PV modules are mounted on an unshaded south facing (or near south facing) roof and use light from the sun to generate electricity. The output from the modules is matched with your household's electricity supply by an inverter.
Solar Thermal Roof Systems
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Do I need to have a particular type of roof for solar installation?
PV modules are mounted on an unshaded south facing (or near south facing) roof and use light from the sun to generate electricity. The output from the modules is matched with your household's electricity supply by an inverter.


Features and Benefits:
> Sustainable energy. As solar energy harnesses the energy from the sun, it produces none of the CO2 emissions of using fossil fuels.
> Environmentally-friendly. Solar panels can be fully recycled.
> Proven technology. Based on technology that has been working for more than 20 years.
> Suitable for many locations. Can be installed on or in a sloping roof, on flat roofs, or even on a wall or floor.
> You’re in control. The system includes a control, which enables you to set the hot water temperature you require with ease.
> Easy to look after. Requires minimal maintenance and is extremely robust.

How do I benefit from it?
There are several benefits of installing a PV system on your property. Firstly, while you consume the electricity that you generate you avoid the cost of purchasing that electricity from the grid. As electricity prices are expected to rise sharply*1 over the next few years, the annual value of these savings is likely to increase.
Secondly, under the Feed-in Tariff, for a period of 25 years you are entitled to a payment from your supplier for each unit of electricity that you generate, whether you use it or not.
The amount you earn depends on the type of system you have, and if you generate more electricity than you need, the Feed-in Tariff provides for an additional sum for any electricity exported.
Below is a table showing the typical benefits of a 12 module (2.2kWp) system mounted at optimum orientation and angle:
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To put this into context, consider that a typical 3 bedroom house with gas heating consumes 3300kWh*2 of electricity per year at a cost of around £400. The total gas and electricity consumption of the house results in COemissions of around 5 tonnes.
*1 Source: Options for delivering secure and sustainable energy supplies. Ofgem, 3rd Feb 2010.
*2 Source: Energy Saving Trust.


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