Local Solar Specialists Serving Hampshire & Surrounding Areas – Professional UK Installations, Local Knowledge

PV stands for Photo (light) Voltaic (Electric). Solar PV panels convert light in to electricity. Note the word light, not sunlight. They continue to produce electricity on cloudy days. It’s just that their output will be higher, the brighter the light is. This is not new technology – the use of light to produce electricity dates back to the 19th Century.

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a flat roof. Special mounting systems are used to position the panels at the optimal angle to capture sunlight, ensuring maximum efficiency and energy production.

Yes, solar panels work all year round. While their efficiency is higher in sunny conditions, they can still generate electricity on cloudy days and during winter months. Advances in solar technology ensure that panels continue to produce energy even in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

Yes, you can add a battery storage system to your solar panel setup. This is a fantastic way to maximize the benefits of your solar panels By storing excess energy generated by your solar panels, you can use it later when needed, enhancing your energy efficiency and independence.

In many cases, solar panel installations on residential properties do not require planning permission, especially if the panels are installed flush with the roof. However, if you live in a conservation area, a listed building, or plan to install a ground-mounted system, you might need to seek permission. It’s always best to check with your local planning authority to ensure compliance with any regulations.

To determine if you have enough space for solar panels, consider the size and layout of your roof or the available ground area. Solar panels require a clear, unobstructed surface to capture sunlight effectively. Generally, a typical residential solar panel system requires about 200 to 400 square feet of roof space. Additionally, ground-mounted systems can be an alternative if your roof space is limited.

Our solar team have absolutely zero financial motivation to push particular products because their salaries are not commission based. We’re committed to remaining 100% impartial and can install any Solar PV products on the market. And frequently do – because every home and every business is different.

Inverters change the DC current from the panels to AC current needed for your home and the grid. It’s essential the correct type of inverter is used and that they’re located in the right place. Many installers always put them in the loft, but this can be detrimental to your system. Naked Solar are meticulous about inverter choice and placement.

UK Solar use software to accurately calculate your expected output. The software accurately takes in to account panel performance, inverter performance, shading, roof pitch, roof orientation and your local weather data to calculate how much electric you will generate.  We then include these figures and how much money you are likely to earn, based on your usual usage and the amount that will be returned to the grid.

You will simply draw from the grid in the normal way. But remember, it doesn’t have to be sunny to generate electricity.

The excess energy will be sold back to the grid.

Solar PV panels gradually degrade over time. Typically they will lose around 15% of their power over 25 years with some high quality panels only degrading around 2.5% over 25 years. This also varies depending on the quality of the panel. Naked Solar use PV Sol software which allows us to forecast very accurately the impact of any degradation.