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Solar PV

The holy grail of energy saving technology is surely in harnessing the earth's natural resources to produce power.   Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels use free energy from the sun to produce electricity. Solar PV Panels produce their energy from day light, rather than solar radiation, meaning they will still produce energy on a cloudy day.   The electricity produced is used directly in the building when required, and sold back to the grid when not needed.

Solar PV is suitable for homes, businesses, schools and community buildings.  With no moving parts Solar PV provides one of the easiest and most reliable ways to future proof against rising energy costs, and the need to reduce Carbon emissions.  

From April 2010 the Government's Clean Energy Cashback scheme will enable householders, businesses and communities to receive fixed, guaranteed payments for 25 years, against the renewable solar electricity they produce.    In zero carbon buildings Solar PV will be a critical element of the total renewable energy solution, alongside all the other products we can offer. 

Solar PV Benefits:

1. Reduce your carbon footprint - once installed renewable electricity is produced directly from daylight.   By using solar power, we are reducing the burden on power stations and the usage of fossil fuels to generate power.   The system releases no harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants.
2. Reduced energy cost - Following the initial installation costs, a Solar PV system will produce a large percentage of the electricity a building requires
3. Profit from the feed in tariff - Any surplus electricity produced is sold back to the grid.  The system not only pays for itself, but with a fixed tariff for 25 years, should indeed produce a profit
4. Enhanced property values - Property investors will pay a premium for buildings with Solar PV installed.   Landlords can also enjoy enhanced rent from such properties.

Gil-lec Energy Solutions have chosen Dimplex as their strategic partner for Solar PV.  Dimplex offer a wealth of experience in the renewables sectors, with a product portfolio covering air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, solar thermal and of course Photovoltaic technology.   Call us today and find out how you can benefit from zero carbon technology.