How to upgrade a Solar PV Panel system
There are several ways we can upgrade your solar system for even better results and energy independence. You can choose to do one or all, depending upon the condition of your system and how much extra energy you need to generate:
Add more Solar Panels
Obviously, this is dependent upon how much space you have to install the panels, but solar systems are usually fairly flexible, and can be added to bit by bit if needs be. Bear in mind that adding extra panels isn’t just dependent upon how much roof area you have, but how much weight the roof can support as well.
Buy a new inverter
If you’re adding extra panels, you will normally need a new inverter in any event, unless your existing inverter is more powerful than was necessary when you bought it. String inverters have an average lifespan of ten years and tend to be the cheapest option.
Add solar battery storage
A solar battery will allow you to store the excess energy your pv panels produce for later use, for example, during the night. This means that you’ll be dramatically less reliant on the prices set by the National Grid, helping you move even further towards complete energy independence! They also ensure you have emergency backup energy, so you won’t have to worry about losing power during an outage.
Add a solar diverter
A solar diverter transfers the surplus energy from your solar panels into the immersion heater in your hot water tank, storing hot water for later use in your taps, radiators, and underfloor heating. By using all the power your panels generate, it cuts down your use of grid electricity and lowers your energy bills even further.
We install the IMMERSUN diverter as standard. The UK’s best selling diverter, it can transfer up to 100% of the unused energy captured by your solar panels, saving you up to £250 annually.
As an optional extra, we can also install an iLINK unit alongside your diverter. Controlled through a simple app on your phone, you can manage your IMMERSUN, track your power usage, and see when your water is hot enough to use with the touch of a button!
Update your old solar system
If your current solar system is old, inefficient and not producing as much power as it should, it may be time for a review and an upgrade. It could be money well spent
Things may have changed in your household that means you require more power – an extension to the building or the family, or even a new roof. You may have acquired an electric car, or feel committed to becoming as “green” and eco-friendly as possible.
If your solar panel system is using a traditional string inverter then all of your panels will only work as well as the weakest panel. This type of inverter is outdated and may be hindering your system’s output.
You may have decided to change your system from simply power generation to solar thermal to reduce hot water and central heating costs.
What does a Solar Panel upgrade cost?
We are committed to the policy of making every effort to repair rather than replace, because every new Solar Panel that is manufactured comes with it’s own carbon footprint.
Our engineers have worked on a wide range of Solar Panels produced by numerous manufacturers, so you can rest assured that they will find the most economical solution to your Solar Panel problem, whatever they are.
We can help you to assess the efficiency of your system and provide written suggestions as to how best to optimise it, and the cost involved. Call us today on 0330 124 2941.