Navitron Blog Navitron's guide to Solar PV Panels

If you drive through any village, town or city in the UK today and keep your eyes looking upwards (while remaining safe of course!), it won't be long until a solar panel catches your eye.As more and more people seek energy alternatives and look to join the green economy, there has been a true proliferation in people using technology such as Solar PV Panels.50 years ago, the idea of solar panels being dotted across the roofs of our homes and giant windmills peppering the UK's landscape would have been thought of a very strange thing indeed.But fast forward to 2020 and everybody from the government, to major corporations, to homeowners are now not only realising the benefits of solar energy and other renewable energy forms, but actively embracing them.One of the easiest ways a homeowner for example can embrace solar energy is by buying and installing Solar PV Panels onto the roof of their house.So if you're keen to join the green revolution, finding out more about solar PV panels is a really good idea. Where better to start than the Navitron blog, as we provide you with our expertise to help you make a great decision.Take a look through some of the common questions we hear with regards to Solar PV Panels and get all the information you need.What are Solar PV Panels?Solar PV Panels are designed to take the sun's energy and turn this into usable energy in our day to day lives.Different solar panels are made from different materials, but many are made from a form of crystalline silicon.How do Solar PV Panels work? PV stands for photovoltaic, which is 'the creation of an electric current in a material when it is exposed to direct sunlight'.When these panels are exposed to sunlight (and even when they're not), their aim is to generate electricity by soaking up the solar energy available and converting it.Do Solar PV Panels work when it is cloudy?It's easy to think that no sun = no solar energy. But that's something of an urban myth.Solar PV Panels work best when soaking up those beautiful rays of sunshine we all love so much. But they are still able to create usable energy even on cloudy days.Estimates do vary in terms of how much energy can be created when the sun is hiding behind the clouds. But between 10% and 25% of the amount of energy produced from direct sunlight is thought to be accumulated on cloudy days.Can you use the energy produced by Solar PV Panels for your own house? 100%. Solar PV panels actively gather the energy produced by the sun and turn it into usable electricity. This can be used in your home to power things, and can be used alongside your normal electricity. This naturally brings down your bills because you're not using as much energy from your usual supplier.Do Solar PV Panels really cut your carbon footprint?Absolutely. They play a vital role in lowering the amount of electricity you use from typical sources. The way that the typical electricity we use is contributory to massive amounts of carbon emissions. In fact electricity generation is responsible for 42.5% of global CO2 emissions. So the more electricity you use that is generated using solar power and solar PV panels, the lower your carbon footprint will be.Can you really save money by using Solar PV Panels?Yes, you certainly can. There is obviously an initial cost to purchase your solar PV panels, as well as accessories and roof mounting. This initial cost can put many people off going ahead with their solar panel project.But the reality is that once the system is all set up and ready to make the most of the solar energy on offer, you can save cash on bills and recoup your expenditure over time.Another thing to consider is that if your panels are installed by a professional like Navitron, you might be able to qualify for payments from the Government. The UK's generous Feed-In Tariff Scheme could see you getting paid for the electricity that your solar panels generate, even if you use it yourself!How can you fully optimise Solar PV Panels? A great way to make the most of your Solar PV panel purchase is by getting experts to fit your panels and ensuring they are in the optimal position to take advantage of the solar energy on offer.Solar energy and PV technology can also be used in other ways. For example, at Navitron we have a range of Solar Battery PV technologies to help you use your solar energy over a longer period of time.Shop with Navitron and get Solar Panels You can get hold of solar PV panels from Navitron and start making your first steps towards sustainable energy and solar power.Get in touch with the Navitron team to discuss anything related to your solar PV panels, including purchasing and delivery.