Are you considering installing solar panels in your home or business?
What is photovoltaic solar energy and how does it work?
Photovoltaic solar energy directly transforms sunlight into electricity using technology based on the photovoltaic effect. When the sun’s rays strike one side of a photoelectric cell (which make up the panels), an electrical potential difference is produced between the two sides, causing electrons to jump from one place to another, thus generating electrical current.
What are the benefits of photovoltaic energy?
The electrical energy generated by photovoltaic solar panels is inexhaustible and non-polluting, thus contributing to sustainable development and promoting local employment. It can also be used in two different ways: it can be sold to the electricity grid or it can be consumed in isolated places where there is no conventional electricity grid. This makes it a particularly suitable system for rural or isolated areas where the electricity grid does not reach or where installation is difficult or costly, or for geographical areas whose climate allows for many hours of sunshine per year.
The cost of installing and maintaining solar panels, which have an average lifespan of over 30 years, has fallen significantly in recent years as photovoltaic technology has developed. It requires an initial investment and small operating costs, but once the photovoltaic system is installed, the fuel is free for life.
How can you save money in the face of constant increases in electricity prices?
Currently, electricity prices rise at certain times of the day. These increases make the use of renewable energy even more attractive for individuals, SMEs and large companies alike. With the increase in electricity prices, the payback period is reduced to less than half the useful life of the installation.
Furthermore, if we install photovoltaic panels in our homes, we can obtain tax credits such as the Property Tax (IBI) and the Tax on Installations, Constructions and Works (ICIO).