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1. w gt Oo w a D gt a lt e e a a gt 0 gt How do Solar Photovoltaic PV panels work Systems convert energy from the sun into electricily A solar PV installation sometimes known as an aray is made up of a number of modules panels A panel is made up of solar cels connected together in a series Which are in tum connected to an inverter usually located in the loft or garage The inverter converts DC direct curent electrical ower fram the paneis into AC alternating current electricity which can be used lo power your household appliances and feed into the national grid When your panels are producing electricity it is the inverter which monitors the voltage to make sure your home draws power preferentially from the panels not the national grid Then when there is ittie or no daylight your appliances wil automatically switch to draw electricity from the national grid instead Your panets wil not provide you with all the electricity you need to run your home so you wil stil have an electricity bil to pay However adapting your behaviour and routine can help you get the most out of your panels and keep your bils as low as possible Getting the most out of your system Use your electrical appliances during daylight hours as much as possible Use appliances that use a lot of electricity in the middle of the day when solar radiation is at its strongest items suc2. h as irons cookers and washing machines are particularly high usage Try to charge electrical items through the day Use electrical showers in the hours of daylight where possible Try cooking in the hours of daylight Remember ihat the best time to use your appliances is during the hours of daylight Try to use less electricity The most effective way to save money on your electricity bill is to simply use as little electricity as possible You can achieve this by Remembering fo switch ighis oft Dryyou clothes outside where possible rather than using a tumble dryer Don t leave things such as TVs on standby Try not to use too much electricity at once Your system may not be able to power all the appliances that you wish to use throughout the day at once even in direct sunlight Make the most out of your solar system use as few appliances at once as you can during the daytime for example Use your hoover before or after you have done the washing Have a shower before or after you tum the washing machine on Don t start your roning unti the washing cycle has finished Maintaining your system Looking after your panels In most circumstances Solor PV modules panels ore very low maintenance however itis important to occasionally inspect the panels for excess grime and dirt as dirty panels may not perform as well as clean pane j The most common mainienonce task for you panels
3. wil be the cleaning of the glass area of the module fo remove excess dit this can be done simply with warm water and a sponge Please note that roof mounted panels should only be cleaned from ground level for health and safely reasons this can be done easly with a telescopic sponge If you are no able to do this yourself mos window cleaners now offer this as a service How might I be able to tell if my system stops working The other key components of your system are the inverter and the meter these con be used as indicators of the systems performance and therefore if you check them regularly they can let you know if your system has stopped working properly hey should also be well maintained by being kept clear of dust etc Your instaler wil have explained to you how your system works and how fo properly check it s performance DRe Volw rnewable enegy tel 0191 236 1300 web www re volve co uk email info re voive co uk
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