How does solar power work?

Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. There are two forms of energy generated from the sun for our use – electricity and heat.

Both are generated through the use of solar panels, which range in size from residential rooftops to ‘solar farms’ stretching over acres of rural land.

Is solar power a clean energy source?

Yes, solar power is a renewable and infinite energy source – as long as the sun continues to shine, energy will be released.

Another clean energy positive for solar power is that, unlike the burning of fossil fuels, the conversion of sunlight into power creates no harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

The carbon footprint of solar panels is already quite small, as they last for 25 years plus with no loss in efficiency. And the materials used in the panels are increasingly recycled, so the carbon footprint will continue to shrink.

Central Power has been instrumental in installing several solar projects for domestic and commercial sites.

The government will soon be instigating the “Building Efficiency Regulation Part L” in July/August 2022.
This takes the form of a mandatory implementation on any new build property from 2022 and will undoubtedly mean a rapid increase in solar installations.

Central Power have the advantage of having installed solar panels during, and after the cessation of the government’s recent FIT (feed in tariff) scheme, which finished in 2019.

We see Solar Power as being a principal part of the governments race to net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Contact Central Power now for a free quote and advice.