{"id":91,"date":"2020-10-28T05:45:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T05:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:45:59","slug":"solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"All about solar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"acf-block-spacer-block_68184fac47898b8b5aa389e469908e5f\" class=\"c-pt-5\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" class=\"acf-block-accordion c-py-7 bg-gray-blue\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n        \n            <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\" id=\"bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\">\n\n                                \n                    <div class=\"single-row js-sinle-row c-mt-3 bg-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\">\n                        <div class=\"single-row__header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                            <h3 class=\"single-row__title position-relative\">\n                                <button class=\"single-row__button text-left d-block font-size-36 c-py-6 c-px-7 font-weight-bold border-0 w-100 collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-parent=\"#bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                    Solar on homes                                    <span class=\"single-row__icon d-block position-absolute rounded-circle\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse js-collapse bg-white\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\n                            <div class=\"row justify-content-between c-px-7 c-py-6\">\n\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-7 c-pr-lg-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"single-row__content entry-content font-size-24 font-weight-medium m-0 p-0\">\n                                            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Installing a solar system is a popular home improvement. There a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re close to a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">million solar PV systems on houses around the country<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and nearly 100,000 solar thermal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A typical system will likely include 10-14 solar panels.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">panels connect directly to the house\u2019s electricity system, so the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">power they produce can be used in its appliances.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If there is a surplus, this can be sent to the national grid, helping to power other homes as well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many solar\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">systems are now also installed with a battery. Th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is means\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surplus power can be stored and used later.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solar panels can be installed on a flat or sloping roof.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many systems are installed facing south,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">although\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recent i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mprovements in technology mean that solar systems\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">now<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generate\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significant p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ower when installed facing in any direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residential solar systems in the UK must<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> be accredited by the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcscertified.com\/\">Microgeneration Certification Scheme<\/a> (MCS) in order to be eligible for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/reviews\/solar-panels\/article\/smart-export-guarantee-explained-at2wh8b519s2\">Smart Export Guarantee<\/a>. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MCS creates and maintains standards for the certification of products and installations used to produce electricity and heat from renewable sources, including solar power.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solar Energy UK recommends using\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an MCS-accredited company\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to ensure a high-quality home solar system.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"w-100 c-mt-6\"><\/div>\n                                    \n                                        <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-5 \">\n                                            <h4 class=\"font-weight-base font-size-24\">Smart Export Guarantee<\/h4>\n                                            <div class=\"entry-content c-mt-4\">\n                                                <p>The Smart Export Guarantee is the new way to get paid for your power. If you have a solar PV system, and generate more power than you need, the surplus will be put onto the grid. Under the Smart Export Guarantee, electricity suppliers offer payment for each unit of power you export to the grid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/resource\/smart-export-guarantee\/\">Read more \ud83e\udc16<\/a><\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                            \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"single-row js-sinle-row c-mt-3 bg-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\">\n                        <div class=\"single-row__header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                            <h3 class=\"single-row__title position-relative\">\n                                <button class=\"single-row__button text-left d-block font-size-36 c-py-6 c-px-7 font-weight-bold border-0 w-100 collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-parent=\"#bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                    Solar on buildings                                    <span class=\"single-row__icon d-block position-absolute rounded-circle\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse js-collapse bg-white\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\n                            <div class=\"row justify-content-between c-px-7 c-py-6\">\n\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-7 c-pr-lg-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"single-row__content entry-content font-size-24 font-weight-medium m-0 p-0\">\n                                            <p>Many businesses are now installing solar systems on the roofs of the buildings they use. In the solar industry, this is referred to as the \u201ccommercial and industrial rooftop\u201d sector. Any building with a sloping or flat roof has the potential to generate solar energy. These include, for example, schools, universities, hospitals, factories, supermarkets, and shopping and leisure centres.<\/p>\n<p>As with solar on homes, the business can then use the power produced onsite in its operations. Because energy can be one of the biggest expenses for a organisation, solar can be a great way to keep costs down.<\/p>\n<p>There is already around two gigawatts of commercial and industrial rooftop solar system capacity installed in the UK, and inquiries to Solar Energy UK suggest that many more companies are considering solar projects. Solar Energy UK estimates that there is around 250,000 hectares of south-facing rooftop space in the UK, which means there is significant potential for commercial and industrial rooftop solar systems.<\/p>\n<p>The size of a commercial rooftop solar system can range from 20 kilowatts \u2013 which could be suitable for a small business \u2013 to several megawatts. A system of this size may include thousands of panels, and can help produce enough power for businesses which need a lot of electricity. This could be, for example, a warehouse used to keep fresh produce cool.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"w-100 c-mt-6\"><\/div>\n                                    \n                                        <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-5 \">\n                                            <h4 class=\"font-weight-base font-size-24\"><\/h4>\n                                            <div class=\"entry-content c-mt-4\">\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                            \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"single-row js-sinle-row c-mt-3 bg-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\">\n                        <div class=\"single-row__header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                            <h3 class=\"single-row__title position-relative\">\n                                <button class=\"single-row__button text-left d-block font-size-36 c-py-6 c-px-7 font-weight-bold border-0 w-100 collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-parent=\"#bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                                    Solar on land                                    <span class=\"single-row__icon d-block position-absolute rounded-circle\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"collapse js-collapse bg-white\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\n                            <div class=\"row justify-content-between c-px-7 c-py-6\">\n\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-7 c-pr-lg-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"single-row__content entry-content font-size-24 font-weight-medium m-0 p-0\">\n                                            <p>A solar park is a ground-mounted solar system, with solar panels arranged in rows. Many of the first solar parks were installed on low-grade farmland.<\/p>\n<p>There are several stages involved in building a solar park. The project developer will need to buy or lease the land for the park, and obtain planning, environmental and other permits. They will also consult with local communities to explain how the park will work. Solar parks produce electricity which is fed directly into the national grid, so the project developers will also arrange for a connection to the grid to be installed. In recent years, some solar companies have started to develop floating solar parks. As the name suggests, these float on bodies of water, such as reservoirs.<\/p>\n<p>Solar parks can help produce the power needed to support the UK\u2019s electricity system. In May 2020, along with other forms of solar power, solar parks helped the UK meet more than 11% of its entire electricity demand, and contributed to a record period of coal-free generation.<\/p>\n<p>As well as helping to reduce the UK\u2019s carbon emissions, and so address climate change, solar power can deliver local environmental benefits. The work carried out as part of the installation and management of a solar park can increase biodiversity on site, support water management and flood prevention, and regulate soil quality.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                \n                                                                \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"single-row js-sinle-row c-mt-3 bg-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\">\n                        <div class=\"single-row__header\" id=\"heading4\">\n                            <h3 class=\"single-row__title position-relative\">\n                                <button class=\"single-row__button text-left d-block font-size-36 c-py-6 c-px-7 font-weight-bold border-0 w-100 collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-parent=\"#bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\n                                    Energy storage and flexibility                                    <span class=\"single-row__icon d-block position-absolute rounded-circle\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"collapse js-collapse bg-white\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\n                            <div class=\"row justify-content-between c-px-7 c-py-6\">\n\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-7 c-pr-lg-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"single-row__content entry-content font-size-24 font-weight-medium m-0 p-0\">\n                                            <p>Electricity produced from renewable sources \u2013 such as solar power \u2013 varies with the time of day, and the weather. This means that sometimes a solar power system will produce more or less power than is being used.<\/p>\n<p>When surplus electricity is produced, it can be stored and used at another time. This means that homeowners, businesses, and the national electricity grid can ensure that all the power generated from a solar system is used. This helps to keep costs low, reduce carbon emissions, and maintain a steady supply of electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Energy can be stored in a number of ways. Traditionally, it has been stored in the water reservoirs which are used in hydroelectric power stations. When there is surplus power, water is pumped uphill and stored behind a dam. When there is a shortfall, the water is released, driving a turbine to generate power.<\/p>\n<p>Batteries are now also becoming common: both in homes, and connected to solar power plants. In the future it is possible that the batteries in electric vehicles will also be able to store and release power into the national electricity system. This is known as \u2018vehicle to grid\u2019. And there is also the potential for solar power to be used to produce hydrogen, which may be able to help decarbonise heavy transport, such as shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Energy storage is not limited to power, heat can also be stored efficiently, which is particularly useful for commercial uses where large amounts of hot water are needed.<\/p>\n<p>This capacity to store and release heat and power when it is needed is what will help the UK deliver carbon-free energy for all. Solar Energy UK has industry working groups on both residential and solar plant storage, developing policies to help support these vital technologies.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"w-100 c-mt-6\"><\/div>\n                                    \n                                        <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-5 \">\n                                            <h4 class=\"font-weight-base font-size-24\">Batteries in your home<\/h4>\n                                            <div class=\"entry-content c-mt-4\">\n                                                <p>Batteries are a way for homeowners to store excess electricity produced from their solar system. They enable power produced during the day to be stored and used at another time \u2013 for example, in the evening, when demand may be higher.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/resource\/batteries-in-the-home\/\">Read more \ud83e\udc16<\/a><\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                            \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"single-row js-sinle-row c-mt-3 bg-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\">\n                        <div class=\"single-row__header\" id=\"heading5\">\n                            <h3 class=\"single-row__title position-relative\">\n                                <button class=\"single-row__button text-left d-block font-size-36 c-py-6 c-px-7 font-weight-bold border-0 w-100 collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-parent=\"#bootstrap-acf-block-accordion-block_614d9bd6bd7ecb1854932dbef82f7f2d\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\n                                    Buying solar energy                                    <span class=\"single-row__icon d-block position-absolute rounded-circle\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"collapse js-collapse bg-white\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\">\n                            <div class=\"row justify-content-between c-px-7 c-py-6\">\n\n                                \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-7 c-pr-lg-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"single-row__content entry-content font-size-24 font-weight-medium m-0 p-0\">\n                                            <p>Self-generation is not the only way to benefit from clean and affordable solar power. You may be a business with ample space for a solar installation, but want to reduce upfront costs by instead leasing your roofspace to a power producer via a Power Purchase Agreement, or a renter with no means to install a system on your roof, but want to buy clean energy from a retailer. You have options.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"w-100 c-mt-6\"><\/div>\n                                    \n                                        <div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-5 \">\n                                            <h4 class=\"font-weight-base font-size-24\">Power Purchase Agreements<\/h4>\n                                            <div class=\"entry-content c-mt-4\">\n                                                <p>A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a contractual agreement between a power producer and a client, where the producer uses the client&#8217;s or a third party&#8217;s property to generate electricity that is then sold to the client at rate cheaper than the retail price. Overhead costs are typically covered by the producer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarenergyuk.org\/resource\/power-purchase-agreements\/\">Read more \ud83e\udc16<\/a><\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                            \n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    \n            <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-spacer-block_ebb596b8b25f64ee1c75c27321cd9eda\" class=\"c-pt-8\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":119,"parent":0,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-91","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.5 (Yoast SEO v24.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>All about solar &#8226; 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