Solar Power

We have done a lot of research into Solar Power including writing our own Solar Book. We have also installed for both home and business small DIY solar projects.

In this section you will find links for further information, which explains how solar power works, facts and what it is, we also have links to useful tools for DIY projects.

What is Solar Power?

The sun is 93 million miles away and yet it can produce enough power to generate electricity. Find out how photons work.

How does Solar Power Work

We can use the sun's power in so many different ways including heating water and producing electricity, find out how it works.

Solar Power Facts

Do you want to know some interesting facts, here is the place.

Solar Irradiance Calculator

Use our solar irradiance calculator to find out how much power you can get from the sun on an average day for each month. If you are planning your own DIY project this is a good place to start

Solar Electric Panels

Information on different panels, how they can be used and how they are made.

Solar Power Diagram

Our diagram shoes the basic set up of a solar electric system and what each component does, including controllers, inverters, batteries and panel.

Solar Energy Projects

Do you have a project in mind? We have listed some of the most useful projects and a link to a solar calculator.

DIY Solar Power

Do you want to make your own solar power, this is the place to find out how to do your own project and produce free electricity. Find out how to make your own small generator, which will generate 240v electricity to run small appliances.

Solar Grants UK

There were government grants available, these have now been stopped. A new UK Feed-In-Tariff has been introduced payable for 25 years.

Solar Panels History

Find out the history of the panels which are available today.

Grid Tie Solar Power

If you produce your own solar electricity it is possible to feed it back in on the national grid and get paid on a feed in tariff.

Return from Home Energy Savings to Home Page

A simple, practical guide to using electric solar panels and designing and installing photovoltaic PV systems.

The Solar Electricity Handbook assumes no previous knowledge of solar power systems, it explains how panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a electric photovoltaic system from scratch.