What is Solar PV? Solar panel electricity systems, also known as
solar photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun's energy using
photovoltaic cells. These cells don't need direct sunlight to
work - they can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day.
The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be
used to run appliances and lighting. The benefits of solar
electricity Cut your electricity bills: sunlight is free, so
once you've paid for the initial installation electricity costs
will be reduced. Get paid for the electricity you generate: the
government’s Feed-In Tariffs pay you for the electricity you
generate, even if you use it. Sell electricity back to the grid:
if your system is producing more electricity than you need, or
when you can't use it, you can sell the surplus back to the
grid. Read more about feed-in tariffs and selling electricity.
Cut your carbon footprint: solar electricity is green,
renewables energy and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide
(CO2) or other pollutants. A typi