Director Helmut Teichert is a German engineer specially trained in solar energy. Before settling in England he worked for seven years for a German solar company where he was continuously sent on courses to expand his knowledge in this area. Solar PV (photovoltaic) uses energy from the sun to create electricity to run appliances and lighting. PV systems work on daylight, and even more efficiently with direct sunlight, to generate electricity. The new Export Tariff rewards you only for the electricity which you feed back into the grid.
In the UK we receive vast amounts of solar energy with the average amount of energy received in a year being as much as 60% of that received on the equator. This radiation is similar to the output of 1,000 power stations. A solar heating system saves energy, reduces utility costs, and produces clean energy. Furthermore the efficiency and reliability of solar heating systems have increased dramatically, making them attractive options in the home or business. Using the Sun's energy reduces our consumption of conventional fuel and helps to reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases.