Solar Farm Services was formed by local landowners to provide impartial advice relating to all planning and technical matters relating to the installation of Solar PV systems. We will provide our services for any size development, from small domestic roof mounted systems to large scale stand alone developments up to 5 Megawatts.
Solar energy production has been around for a long time but has never been economically viable. Since the introduction of the new Clean Energy incentive (feed in tariff) in April 2010, requiring electricity companies to pay an enhanced price for green electricity, well sited solar installations are now economically attractive. Farmers, landowners and owner-occupiers of large and small buildings can potentially earn a secure long-term income as well as providing on-site electricity needs. In most cases Solar PV has a lower visual and environmental impact than other forms of renewable energy and planning approval is more likely to be obtained
What is a Solar Panel Made of?
Solar cells are primarily made of silicon and do not contain any corrosive materials or moving parts. Silicon makes up 27.7% of the Earth’s crust and is the second most abundant element after oxygen. The silicon wafers’ surfaces are infused with minute amounts of impurities primarily Boron or Phosphorous in order to promote the production of electricity. Other materials used in solar panels are – Outer surface: Glass. Electrical Contacts: palladium, silver, nickel, or copper. Panel Frame: Aluminium.
What is Photovoltaic energy?
Photovoltaic energy is produced when sunlight is converted into energy with the use of solar cells or semiconductors. As long as the solar cells are exposed to light, they will produce photovoltaic energy with a minimum of maintenance. This energy is also environmentally clean, quiet, and safe. The term “photovoltaic” has two parts: photo, a Greek word meaning light, and voltaic, a reference to electrical energy innovator Alessandro Volta.
This initiative to create ‘green websites’ isn’t a marketing ploy; we should encourage responsible environmental practices inside the office and practice them outside the office. Many of our clients feel just as strongly.