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Frequently asked questions

The journey from first considering Solar to having it installed and monitoring your system can be confusing. Here are some questions we're often asked.

The journey from first considering Solar to having it installed and monitoring your system can be confusing. Here are some questions we're often asked.

The journey from first considering Solar to having it installed and monitoring your system can be confusing. Here are some questions we're often asked.

Solar

Solar

Solar

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

How does Solar work?

How does Solar work?

How does Solar work?

How does Solar work?

How long will my solar system last for?

How long will my solar system last for?

How long will my solar system last for?

How long will my solar system last for?

How much sunshine is required for my solar system to work?

How much sunshine is required for my solar system to work?

How much sunshine is required for my solar system to work?

How much sunshine is required for my solar system to work?

How soon will I start saving money from Solar?

How soon will I start saving money from Solar?

How soon will I start saving money from Solar?

How soon will I start saving money from Solar?

When installing a solar system, which roof direction is best?

When installing a solar system, which roof direction is best?

When installing a solar system, which roof direction is best?

When installing a solar system, which roof direction is best?

Why should I get solar panels?

Why should I get solar panels?

Why should I get solar panels?

Why should I get solar panels?

Battery

Battery

Battery

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

Do I need solar panels to get a battery storage system?

What is a battery storage system?

What is a battery storage system?

What is a battery storage system?

What is a battery storage system?

Why is storage important?

Why is storage important?

Why is storage important?

Why is storage important?

EV

EV

EV

Company

Company

Company

When was Infinite Energy established?

When was Infinite Energy established?

When was Infinite Energy established?

When was Infinite Energy established?

THE JARGON BUSTER

Glossary

Glossary

Our team will always actively avoid jargon but some industry terms do need to be used and explained. See below for our jargon buster!

Our team will always actively avoid jargon but some industry terms do need to be used and explained. See below for our jargon buster!

Our team will always actively avoid jargon but some industry terms do need to be used and explained. See below for our jargon buster!

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

A system that stores energy from solar panels in batteries for later use, enhancing energy reliability and efficiency.

A system that stores energy from solar panels in batteries for later use, enhancing energy reliability and efficiency.

A system that stores energy from solar panels in batteries for later use, enhancing energy reliability and efficiency.

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Solar panels integrated into building materials, such as roof tiles or facades, to generate electricity while serving a structural function.

Solar panels integrated into building materials, such as roof tiles or facades, to generate electricity while serving a structural function.

Solar panels integrated into building materials, such as roof tiles or facades, to generate electricity while serving a structural function.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

A certificate required in the UK that rates the energy efficiency of a building, which can be improved with solar installations.

A certificate required in the UK that rates the energy efficiency of a building, which can be improved with solar installations.

A certificate required in the UK that rates the energy efficiency of a building, which can be improved with solar installations.

Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

The Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme was designed by government to promote the uptake of renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. It is now closed for new applicants, since 2019.

The Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme was designed by government to promote the uptake of renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. It is now closed for new applicants, since 2019.

The Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme was designed by government to promote the uptake of renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. It is now closed for new applicants, since 2019.

Grid-Connected System

Grid-Connected System

Grid-Connected System

A solar power setup that is connected to the local electricity grid, allowing excess electricity to be exported and shortages to be supplemented by the grid.

A solar power setup that is connected to the local electricity grid, allowing excess electricity to be exported and shortages to be supplemented by the grid.

A solar power setup that is connected to the local electricity grid, allowing excess electricity to be exported and shortages to be supplemented by the grid.

Inverter

Inverter

Inverter

A device that converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) suitable for use in homes and businesses.

A device that converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) suitable for use in homes and businesses.

A device that converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) suitable for use in homes and businesses.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

A UK quality assurance scheme that certifies microgeneration technologies and installers, ensuring standards in the solar industry.

A UK quality assurance scheme that certifies microgeneration technologies and installers, ensuring standards in the solar industry.

A UK quality assurance scheme that certifies microgeneration technologies and installers, ensuring standards in the solar industry.

Net Metering

Net Metering

Net Metering

A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.

A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.

A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.

Off-Grid System

Off-Grid System

Off-Grid System

A solar power system that operates independently from the local electricity grid, often using batteries for energy storage.

A solar power system that operates independently from the local electricity grid, often using batteries for energy storage.

A solar power system that operates independently from the local electricity grid, often using batteries for energy storage.

Peak Sun Hours

Peak Sun Hours

Peak Sun Hours

The average number of hours per day when solar irradiance is strong enough to generate a significant amount of electricity, used in calculating solar panel output.

The average number of hours per day when solar irradiance is strong enough to generate a significant amount of electricity, used in calculating solar panel output.

The average number of hours per day when solar irradiance is strong enough to generate a significant amount of electricity, used in calculating solar panel output.

Photovoltaic (PV)

Photovoltaic (PV)

Photovoltaic (PV)

Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.

Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.

Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

A UK government scheme that provides financial incentives for the use of renewable heating technologies, including solar thermal systems.

A UK government scheme that provides financial incentives for the use of renewable heating technologies, including solar thermal systems.

A UK government scheme that provides financial incentives for the use of renewable heating technologies, including solar thermal systems.

Return on investment (ROI)

Return on investment (ROI)

Return on investment (ROI)

Return on investment can be listed in two ways. Either monetary ROI, which is the amount of savings required to break even on a system. Or time based, which is how long it will take.

Return on investment can be listed in two ways. Either monetary ROI, which is the amount of savings required to break even on a system. Or time based, which is how long it will take.

Return on investment can be listed in two ways. Either monetary ROI, which is the amount of savings required to break even on a system. Or time based, which is how long it will take.

Solar Battery Storage

Solar Battery Storage

Solar Battery Storage

A system that stores excess electricity generated by solar panels for use when sunlight is not available.

A system that stores excess electricity generated by solar panels for use when sunlight is not available.

A system that stores excess electricity generated by solar panels for use when sunlight is not available.

Solar Irradiance

Solar Irradiance

Solar Irradiance

The power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation, influencing the efficiency of solar panels.

The power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation, influencing the efficiency of solar panels.

The power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation, influencing the efficiency of solar panels.

Solar Panel

Solar Panel

Solar Panel

A device composed of multiple photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy.

A device composed of multiple photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy.

A device composed of multiple photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electrical energy.

Solar Thermal

Solar Thermal

Solar Thermal

Technology that uses sunlight to generate heat, typically for domestic hot water or space heating.

Technology that uses sunlight to generate heat, typically for domestic hot water or space heating.

Technology that uses sunlight to generate heat, typically for domestic hot water or space heating.

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Looking to reduce your energy costs and do your bit for the planet?

We've helped hundreds of people do just that.

INFINITE ENERGY GROUP LTD

A premium, feel-good energy company helping families and companies in the South East of England save on their energy bills.

Registered in England & Wales (14236105)

Registered address: Suite 8, 20 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, England, ME19 4YU

All rights reserved by Infinite Energy © 2024

Marketing & site by

solaronsteroids.com

Looking to reduce your energy costs and do your bit for the planet?

We've helped hundreds of people do just that.

INFINITE ENERGY GROUP LTD

A premium, feel-good energy company helping families and companies in the South East of England save on their energy bills.

Registered in England & Wales (14236105)

Registered address: Suite 8, 20 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, England, ME19 4YU

All rights reserved by Infinite Energy © 2024

Marketing & site by

solaronsteroids.com

Looking to reduce your energy costs and do your bit for the planet?

We've helped hundreds of people do just that.

INFINITE ENERGY GROUP LTD

A premium, feel-good energy company helping families and companies in the South East of England save on their energy bills.

Registered in England & Wales (14236105)

Registered address: Suite 8, 20 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, England, ME19 4YU

All rights reserved by Infinite Energy © 2024

Marketing & site by

solaronsteroids.com