Solar panels (photovoltaic panels) convert sunlight into electricity and can be placed on the roof of you house, nearby on an adjacent building or can be freestanding mounted to frames on the ground if need be, to gain the greatest access to the northern sun.

For the Solar System to work most efficiently it doesn't have to be warm but the solar panels work best if positioned on a north facing roof to generate power and help you save money. The system relies on prolonged sunlight, not heat, to generate electricity.

When power is being generated by the solar panels, the inverter will convert the DC electricity made by the solar modules into 240V AC electricity; this AC electricity can then be used normally in your home.

Your solar system will feed any excess electricity generated back to the grid via a bi-directional meter (known as a "smart meter"), your electricity provider will meter the excess electricity generated from your system and any credit gained will be recorded on your bill.