A photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system is composed of solar panels, appropriate mounting system for the panels on the roof, electrical wiring, an inverter and system monitoring. From sunrise to sunset, the solar panels generate direct current electricity (DC) which is sent to the inverter. The inverter converts the DC into alternating current (AC), the type of electricity required for household use. Then, the AC power is delivered directly to your home’s main electrical service panel for use by you and your family.
Domestic Solar PV
Solar PV for your home
Cheap, clean energy for life
Have you noticed the growing number of houses in your neighbourhood with solar panels? Solar Photovoltaic (solar PV for short) is the world’s most popular and productive source of renewable energy.
Driven by worldwide demand the cost of high-quality solar panels has fallen dramatically making them an even more affordable choice for supplying much of the electricity you use in your home. Lights, heating, hot water, entertainment devices, home and garden appliances – solar power can run all these, so you’ll need to buy much less electricity from your energy supplier.
How much does a Solar PV system cost?
Cobra Energy will design a system suitable to your needs and budget. A 4kW system will cost between £4,500 and £9,000 depending on quality of equipment, monitoring technology and scaffolding requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is system monitoring?
With continuing advances in product technology, it is now possible to not only monitor the performance of your PV system, but also the consumption of electricity you draw from the grid. This monitoring is viewed via a web portal and is monitored both by our customers and Cobra Energy support staff in our offices. This available data allows us to not only accurately see how the system is performing, but also have the data necessary to evaluate battery storage, hot water heating and level of export back to the grid.
Which solar panels do we use?
Each Solar PV system is designed to suit the individual circumstances of the property. PV panels are available in monocrystalline or polycrystalline and any panel that Cobra Energy uses will be independently rated as a Tier 1 MCS Approved product.
Get a fast, FREE, no obligation Solar PV quotation today
- Send us your full address – we’ll calculate your premises’ suitability for solar PV.
- Send us your energy bills for the last 12 months – from these we can calculate your projected solar PV saving.
- We’ll contact you within 1 week following our desktop study – if you like our estimate of your potential long-term solar PV investment we can then arrange a site survey and a full, no obligation quotation.
The estimate is free. And more importantly, it’s honest. If we don’t see an advantage for you after our study we’ll tell you.
