My disability means that I have some specific requirements which have to be worked around.
DNA Father & Son’s Electrical are often asked “Do I need a South Facing Roof for Solar Panels?” A South Facing Roof in Kettering is best because they receive the most sunlight throughout the day and therefore can produce the greatest amount of energy. This in turn can lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. South facing roofs receive the sun’s direct rays from sunrise to sunset even in the winter.
Other Roof Orientations for Solar Panels
East and West facing roofs can also work generating energy for a large proportion of the day, however north facing roofs are not ideal. Those facing the east reflect the morning sun and those in the west reflect the afternoon and evening sun. In the north they receive little direct sun and hence they produce significantly less energy than other orientations.
Ultimately the answer to Do I need a South Facing Roof for Solar Panels? is no, DNA Father & Son’s Electrical believe they can still be a worthwhile investment whatever direction they face.
Why Kettering is ideal for Solar Panels
Kettering and the United Kingdom in general is ideal for Solar Panels despite the reputation we have around our weather! Modern Solar Panels are still able to generate electricity even on overcast days. Containing photovoltaic cells (PV) they’re able to convert diffused light from cloudy skies into electricity. So again reiterating our answer to Do I need a South Facing Roof for Solar Panels? the answer is still no.
Benefits Solar Panels will bring to your Kettering Home
DNA Father & Son’s Electrical will now cover the top 4 benefits of having our Solar Panels installed at your Kettering home: -
- You can reduce your electricity bills by up to £400 per year and even save money by importing less electricity from the grid.
- Solar Panels create clean, renewable energy and you can reduce your carbon emissions from using less fossil fuels.
- They can increase your Kettering homes EPC rating (Energy Performance Certificate) that in turn can increase your property’s value and a study even found that the panels alone could increase its value on average from between 6.1 and 7.1%.
- You could potentially sell any excess energy your home has generated back to the grid creating an additional income via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) providing criteria is met.
Things to consider with your Solar Panels Installation
- Shading – solar panels can still produce power even if there are objects casting shadows over them. However the amount of electricity generated will naturally be reduced.
- Roof Pitch – The pitch of your roof could possibly already be close to the optimal angle required. Ideally it would be between 30-40 degrees, but it can still work with pitches between 15-50 degrees they just might not be as efficient.
- Kettering Weather – In areas frequently overcast, optimizing the angle is even more crucial in obtaining the best outcome. The best angle varies by season with a steeper angle in the winter and a shallower one in the summer.
DNA Father & Son’s Electrical - Solar Experts in Kettering
DNA Father & Son’s Electrical are your local, reliable and trustworthy electricians in Kettering. We’ll happily discuss with you further Do I need a South Facing Roof for Solar Panels? but hope that you now know you won’t need to pick your home up and rotate it!
So give us a call on 01536 505720 and we look forward to creating a greener future together.