What is solar power?
Solar power is the use of the sun's energy either directly as thermal energy (heat) or through the use of photovoltaic cells in solar panels and transparent photovoltaic glass to generate electricity.
Why use solar power?
- Renewable. Solar energy is the one of the most effective sources of renewable energy because of the reliable amount of sun the world gets. The ever-advancing technologies that are emerging will continue to harness this source in better, easier and cheaper ways making solar the fastest growing renewable energy source.
- Clean. The carbon footprint of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels is already quite small and, as the materials used in them are being increasingly recycled, it continues to shrink.
- No permit required. As solar panels are considered 'permitted development' you usually don't need a permit to install them on your roof. There are a few limitations you need to bear in mind before installation.
