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Grant Solar PV utilises free energy from the sun to generate electricity. It relies on daylight (rather than radiation) to generate power through the use of photovoltaic cells within roof-mounted modules.

A 1.80kW Grant Solar PV System (10 x 180W modules) should produce around 1,693kWh of electricity per annum (this figure may vary, depending on location). To put this into perspective, the average household usage is 9-10kWh per day.

Electricity requirements vary depending on the size of your house and how energy efficient the building and appliances are. With a Grant Solar PV system you will be able to reduce electricity bills because the system will supply some or all of your power rather than mains electricity. If Grant Solar PV is connected through a grid system, it will automatically take electricity from the national grid at times of low generation, for example at night. There is no need to manually switch the system, this will be done instantly.

Location of modules is vitally important. They must receive the maximum amount of daylight possible, so it is not advisable to install them in situations where surrounding buildings or trees may cast shadows. The best location for a PV solar module is on a south facing roof or side of a building.

Grant Solar PV is available as standard on roof kits comprising: modules, mounting brackets, inverter (all grant inverters are G83 compliant), AC & DC isolators, single phase in line kWh metre, cables and adaptors to suit.

Bespoke kits of any size including in roof and flat roof mounting can be designed to suit almost any application.

Modules include 180, 185 and 190 Watt outputs. These MCS Approved monocrystalline modules have cells with a dark appearance, almost black in colour. These are produced from a pure single crystal silicon, resulting in a cell which is slightly higher in efficiency than those with multicrystalline silicon cells.

Key Features

•Complete Grant Solar PV kits available, starting from 0.54kW outputs

•MCS Approved

•Feed-in Tariff’s available from 1st April 2010 (subject to Terms and Conditions)

•Energy saving, environmentally friendly free solar electricity

•High efficiency monocrystalline modules in 180W, 185W and 190W outputs

•Minimal system maintenance required

•Module mounting systems include on roof, in roof and flat roof kits, both portrait and landscape

•Reliable technology with a performance guarantee of up to 25 years