http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/ Renewable energy related articles http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/img/logo.pnghttp://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/ http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2011-01-18/sustainable-technology-for-schools/ When considering creating a renewable energy scheme in a school or academy it is can be difficult to get to grips with all the different options and what they might achieve. This document aims to take a high-level look at the different options and how they can be used in a renewable energy scheme. 2011-01-18 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2011-01-17/thin-film-solar-panel-technology/ Thin film technologies are rapidly improving in efficiency and cost the main drivers being the Global drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2011-01-17 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-12-20/the-history-of-solar-cells/ Discover how solar cells were discovered and developed; starting with Edmund Becquerel in 1839. 2010-12-20 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-12-16/home-solar-pv-generation/ This brief article looks at the factors that affect the amount of energy solar-pv panels generate. 2010-12-16 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-11-25/clean-energy-cash-back-scheme/ The clean energy Cash Back scheme was launched on the 1st of April 2010 by the UK Government to encourage people to generate their own low carbon energy. 2010-11-25 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-11-21/climate-change/ Climate change has become an unavoidable part of the future as the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been steadily increasing for the past century. As more fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are burned they will continue to release more and more carbon into the atmosphere. 2010-11-21 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-10-20/defining-a-quality-solar-pv-system/ When selecting a Solar PV system there are 3 main factors to consider: The quality of the components that make up the system, the technical design, the quality of the installation. In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of these different factors and how they can affect the performance of a solar pv system. 2010-10-20 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-10-20/what-is-solar-pv-and-how-does-it-work/ PV refers to Photo Voltaic (Solar systems), which convert daylight into electricity using semi-conductor technology. When exposed to natural daylight the panel produces a direct electrical current (DC), which is converted into mains quality electrical power via an inverter. This mains electricity can now be used to power your household/buildings appliances via your existing wiring or exported back to the grid. 2010-10-20 http://www.savemoneywithsolar.co.uk/articles/2010-10-20/which-quote-represents-best-value-for-money/ When you are evaluating a solar quotation it can be quiet daunting trying to establish which quote represents best value for money not necessarily the lowest price after all you are considering a substantial investment in equipment that is to be connected to your property in which you have already invested a lot of time and money. So it makes sense to ensure you employ a professional company to supply and install your new solar PV system. After all it is a 25 year investment. 2010-10-20