Renewable Energy Solutions

Solar PV and How it Works

Solar Panels collect the sun’s energy (the sun does not have to be out for the solar panels to generate electricity) and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity

An inverter converts the DC electricity from the panels into the type of electricity we all use at home known as alternating current (AC). The inverter constantly monitors the electricity imported from the national grid and then modifies the DC produced by the solar panels to match the usable energy

A single AC wire will run directly to your consumer unit (fuse box) onto a single MCB (miniature circuit breaker). The location of the inverter and wire runs will be determined during the site survey of your property, but they can usually be hidden away in a loft space, cupboard, or garage.

The Benefits

The Benefits

As energy costs keep rising, and energy bills keep going up and up, one of the benefits of solar is reducing your dependence on the big energy companies. As you generate your own electricity you will draw on this free electricity before drawing from the grid.

Solar PV powers nearly every satellite circling the Earth because it operates reliably for long periods of time with virtually no maintenance. Your Solar PV Technology can be expected to last well beyond 25 years

Although more energy can be generated through summer months, energy can be produced all year round because Solar PV works on light, not heat. This means that even on a cloudy winter day you can still get good generation, with the seasonal reductions having more to do with light levels than weather conditions.

Roof Integration

Roof Integration

Building integrated solar PV systems are often considered a more aesthetically acceptable option for installing solar. We offer a wide range of either ‘in roof’ or ‘integrated’ solar PV systems to meet these concerns. We also offer standard frame mounted systems that can be more efficient but can be susceptible to bird nests if not protected properly. We have all the experience you need to get the right system for you that will reliably work for years to come.

‘In roof’ and ‘integrated’ solar PV systems are those in which the solar PV array itself forms the weatherproofing barrier of the roof, and as such, they replace the conventional tiles or slates. Such systems are aesthetically more sensitive and are often specified in locations where planning restrictions precluded the use of traditional framed modules installed ‘above’ the roof.

Battery Storage

Battery Storage

With affordable battery storage systems now available, the surplus energy generated by your solar PV system during the day (which would otherwise have been exported) can now be stored for use when energy demand is greatest i.e. in the evenings. Battery storage therefore helps to maximise self-consumption and cut your bills.

Battery storage is not just ideal for new solar installations, it can also be added to existing solar PV systems with the addition of a charge controller (or inverter) and a battery.

There are a wide range of Solar Battery Storage options on the market and MBL would be pleased to give you a no obligation consultation

What are we doing?

What are we doing?

MBL are taking big steps to make our day to day operations efficient and green. We’re concerned for the future of our planet and will try everything we can to make our usage cleaner and promote green solutions to all our clients.

You can read more about our environmental contributions here.

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