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AC Power (Alternating Current):<\/strong> Known as standard electrical power and delivered to domestic and commercial buildings for power<\/p>\n

Ampere (Amp):<\/strong> A unit of measurement to show how much electricity is flowing through the wires<\/p>\n

DC Power (Direct Current):<\/strong> An electrical current which stays constant. Solar panels capture DC electricity but this must be converted to AC for use in the home<\/p>\n

Feed-in tariff:<\/strong> The feed-in tariff scheme is an incentive for solar panel installation, paying out for every unit of electricity you generate<\/p>\n

Fossil Fuel:<\/strong> A natural resource such as coal, natural gas and oil. These are used to produce energy and solar panels help to end this reliance by using the sun\u2019s rays
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\nGreenhouse Gases:<\/strong> The burning of fossil fuels for energy creates greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Solar panels help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are considered as clean technology<\/p>\n

Grid connected systems:<\/strong> This means the solar panels are connected to the National Grid so you can earn from the feed-in tariff and sell excess electricity too. <\/p>\n

Inverter:<\/strong> The inverter converts DC power into AC, which can then be used in the home<\/p>\n

kW (Kilowatt):<\/strong> The measurement of power for solar panels. Domestic installations range between 1kW and 4kW in size. The larger the system, the more power you\u2019ll generate<\/p>\n

Photovoltaic (PV) System:<\/strong> Often shortened to PV, photovoltaic panels produce environmentally friendly electricity from the sun. They\u2019re normally installed onto the roof of your home<\/p>\n

Stand-Alone System:<\/strong> A standalone system isn\u2019t connected to the National Grid. These systems often have batteries whereby the electricity created can be stored for use at a later date when the sun isn\u2019t available
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\nTilt Angle:<\/strong> This is the angle in which your solar panels will be tilted towards the sun. The tilt will normally be optimally positioned to receive the most sunlight throughout the day<\/p>\n

Utility Grid:<\/strong> The infrastructure of the power grid which provides energy to homes and businesses around the country. The grid is owned and managed by electric utility companies<\/p>\n

Volt (V):<\/strong> The amount of force required to drive a steady current. Electrical systems of most homes use 120 volts. <\/p>\n

Watt (W):<\/strong> Named after James Watt, this is the standard unit of power by capacity or demand. Light bulbs for example are measured in Watts. <\/p>\n

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