DJ Williams Electrical Limited design, install, repair and maintain Solar Photovoltaic Panel Systems.

 

We pride ourselves on the fact that we are with you every step of the journey from the inital design of a system through to the installation, and commissiong of the system. We have vast experience and knowledge of the industry, and install only the highest quality products.

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Domestic Solar PV Projects

Agricultural & Farm Solar PV Projects

Commercial

Public Sector Solar PV Projects

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We can install systems on a vast majority of roof structures including:

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Slate Roofs

Tiled Roofs

Corrugated Roofs

Ground Mounted

Flat Roofs

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Please take a look at the photos below for some examples of completed works over the years.

 

 

How does it work?

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are designed for simple installation onto your new or existing roof structure or adjacent building, and will be connected to the consumer unit within the property, thus causing minimal disruption to the infrastructure of your home. When the system is producing electricity it will directly offset the energy being used in the house. In periods when electricity is being produced but not being used, or there is less electricity being used than is being produced, any surplus energy is exported to the national grid for use by others.

 

We pride ourselves on using only the highest quality components which have proven performance levels, and are backed by strong warranties. Every system specified has at least a 20 year panel performance warranty and is matched with an inverter warranty of at least 5 years. The associated warranties offered may vary depending on the specification chosen by each customer. We believe it is therefore imperative you are comfortable in the specification you have chosen and we would be more than happy to amend or offer alternatives as appropriate.

 

How does it work?

 

 PV panels are made up of cells which convert solar radiation into electricity. The PV cell consists of one or two layers of semi-conducting materials, usually silicon, and when light shines on the cell it creates an electric field across its layers, causing electricity to flow. The amount of electrical energy produced depends on the amount of light that falls on the PV panels. Importantly, PV requires only daylight - not direct sunlight -to generate electricity, although the output from your PV system will vary with the intensity of the light.

 

Solar PV systems consist of two main components.

 

 PV panels - also known as PV modules, these contain a series of PV cells which convert light into electricity. To give a desired electrical power output (measured in Watts) a number of panels are connected together to form a PV array.

 

DC/AC Inverter- this converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by the panels into alternating current (AC) electricity which matches the building's mains electrical grid supply. In a grid-connected home, the electrical energy produced is either used directly in the home, or sold back to your electricity supplier. At night electricity from the grid is supplied in the normal way. PV systems generate no greenhouse gases.

 

Suitability

 

Solar PV systems can be tailored to suit most homes. The roof or facade on which the PV panels are installed must face within 90 degrees of South. Shading caused by trees or other buildings should be avoided as this will result in the output of the system decreasing, even if the shading is there for only a part of the day. 

 

Energy

 

PV systems are rated at peak power output. Watts peak (Wp) is the PV peak power in Watts (W) produced at Standard Test Conditions. These conditions are rarely achieved in practice and so the Wp rating of a PV system is the potential maximum output power. The actual output depends on solar radiation levels which vary considerably according to the time of day, time of year and location. Based on a typical installation in a UK home, a well designed 1kWp grid connected PV system facing within 45° of south and on a roof pitch of 30° to 60° would produce around 750kWh of electrical energy per year. This 1kWp PV array will require around 6-8 m2 of exposed area. A typical three bedroom house uses approximately 3,300kWh per year of electricity, so a typical 1kWp system could provide between 30% and 40% of the total annual electricity requirement.

 

Size

 

The size of PV system for you will depend on how much you wish to invest, how much of your electricity you want to generate for yourself, and how much south-facing, un-shaded roof space you have available. Most homeowners install a system of between 1 and 4kWp, generating between 900-3,500 kWh per year. It is not necessary to meet all your home's electricity needs through your PV system as you will still be connected to the national grid and be able to receive 'top-up' electricity in the usual way. The cost of a fully-installed PV system can vary considerably depending on how easy or difficult it is to access the roof, and the technology or product that you choose.

 

Cost

 

Generally speaking, you can benefit from economies of scale by installing a larger size PV system; for instance, the cost per kWp of a 5kWp system will be substantially less than that for a 1 kWp system. 

 

Maintenance

 

Grid-connected systems require very little maintenance, have no moving parts and are silent in operation. Maintenance is generally limited to ensuring that the panels are kept relatively clean (although the rain will largely do this for you) and that shade from the trees has not become a problem. During the lifetime of the system, the inverter is the only component that might need replacing.

 

Should you have any further questions please contact ourselves using the Contact us link above

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