Generate energy and reduce your electricity bills and carbon emissions

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems generate electricity in a clean, quiet and renewable way. PV panels come in a variety of shapes and colours, ranging from grey 'solar tiles' that look like roof tiles to panels and transparent cells that you can use on conservatories and glass, the variety of applications for solar electric are numerous.

Carillion Energy Services have designed and installed PV systems on a wide range of buildings including residential properties, commercial buildings, schools and swimming pools and can provide professional advice on the most suitable solar panels for your project.

How it works?

PV systems use sunlight to create electricity. The system uses cells which can be mounted on or built in to existing or new buildings and can be used in both stand alone and grid-connected systems. In the UK the most common type of PV system installed is one that is connected to the grid system, this allows you to use the electricity at its point of generation or sell the electricity back to the grid – so you can use renewable energy and make money in the process!

The solar panels require very little maintenance, only needing to be cleaned periodically.

Is it suitable for my home?

PV systems can be installed on both new and old properties, our highly skilled team will survey your property and advise you about the best position to ensure maximum efficiency from your system.

There are a number of factors that our team will take into consideration before recommending where to position your PV system -

  • Solar works best on buildings with roofs that face south, south east or south west.
  • Your home may not be suitable if large trees or buildings overshadow the roof; if your roof is in shadow for part of the day, the effectiveness of the system decreases.
  • Your roof must be strong enough to take the weight of solar panels, especially if the panels are placed on top of existing tiles.

What are the benefits?

Generates renewable energy – whilst reducing your electricity bill and carbon emissions from your home. PV systems produce no greenhouse gases and each kWp can save approximately 455kg of carbon dioxide emissions per year, adding up to about 11 tonnes over a system’s lifetime. * Source – Energy Savings Trust.

Sell back your power – if your solar photovoltaic system is connected to the main grid and produces excess power then it can be sold back to the national grid.