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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.

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

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.

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

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

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

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