Solar PV & Battery Storage Specialists

Solar panels work by harnessing the energy from sunlight and converting it into usable electricity. When sunlight hits the solar cells in the panels, the photons in the sunlight excite the electrons in the cells, creating a flow of electrons or an electric current. This current can then be used to power electrical devices or stored in batteries for later use.

Solar panels are suitable for most locations, as long as they receive an adequate amount of sunlight. The amount of sunlight a location receives is typically measured as “peak sun hours,” which refers to the number of hours per day when the sunlight is strong enough for efficient solar energy production.

Solar panels are designed to be durable and long-lasting. Most manufacturers offer warranties ranging from 20 to 25 years, guaranteeing that the panels will still produce a certain percentage of their original power capacity.

However, solar panels can continue to generate electricity beyond their warranty period, typically with a slightly reduced efficiency.

Standard solar panel systems are connected to the electric grid and do not operate during a power outage. This is to prevent electricity from flowing back into the grid and potentially endangering utility workers repairing the power lines.

However, there are battery storage solutions available that can store excess solar energy for use during power outages.