By installing a photovoltaic system on your roof you will become an electricity producer. Even in the UK Solar PV panels and roof tiles are an excellent means of generating electricity from sunlight as power can be generated even in cold or overcast conditions. After initial installation costs energy generated is free.

The PV cell consists of layers of a semi conducting material. When sunlight shines on the cell, the panels capture this free energy to generate electricity.

PV systems are silent, require no fuel or power and generate no greenhouse gasses or pollution in use.

Most PV installations feature roof panels or PV roof tiles. PV panels can be fixed to an existing wall or roof with a southerly aspect. Most installations have a 20-30 year life expectancy with little maintenance.

PV systems can be stand alone, battery charging or grid connected with excess power being sold back to your electricity supplier.

Planning Authorities have been given directives to encourage PV usage and substantial grants for installation are available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.

Sustainable Earth can organise every aspect of a PV installation from assessing viability to planning consent where required, installation and commissioning.