The team at V-TAC explains why it’s a smart move to shift to solar energy today.

The continuous increase of electric costs brought about by the ongoing energy crisis has been making many homeowners and businesses consider shifting to solar power. But besides reducing energy bills, there are many other advantages of solar power.

SUSTAINABLE & CLEAN ENERGY
Solar energy is a renewable or clean type of energy, meaning it comes from a natural source that is constantly replenished. Utilizing clean energy definitely lowers an establishment’s carbon footprint.

LOW MAINTENANCE
If installed well, having a solar power station at home does not require heavy maintenance. Cleaning only involves water, soap, and a clean, dry cloth. It is also not noisy, which is important since a lot of installations are in residential areas and these equipment will be running all day.

INCREASES PROPERTY VALUE
A research by the DECC (now a part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) shows that energy-saving measures boost house prices by up to 14% and even up to 38% in some parts of the UK. The study found that energy saving home improvements, such as solar panels, could increase property values by on average £16,000. This is further supported by a 2022 study which shows that improving your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) can improve your property’s value by up to 28.02%.

SELL EXCESS ENERGY TO THE GRID
Offset solar equipment and installation costs by selling back surplus harvested electricity to the grid. In the UK, there are incentives for households who opt for renewables to power their homes.

In 2022, the VAT for energy-saving measures like solar panels has decreased from 5% to 0%. 

The Smart Export Guarantee enables small-scale low-carbon electricity generators to receive payments for any surplus energy they export back to the grid. Before becoming an SEG Generator, you can choose an SEG Licensee (energy supplier) who can give you the best rate for every kWh you send back to the grid.

Through these incentives, it is easier to reach ROI and even have additional income from your solar system investment.

From being one of the top makers of LED lighting across the UK and Europe for a decade, V-TAC has recently introduced the new Energy catalogue which includes a range of top-of-the-line solar equipment at market-leading prices. The brand aims to promote the shift to clean energy by building efficient and specialized solar systems to sustain the growing global energy demand. With V-TAC, you can find all solar solutions under one roof.

Solar Batteries are essential to maximise your solar energy set-up.  In a grid-tied system, you use your own solar power when the sun is shining and send excess power to the grid. During nighttime, you draw the required load from the grid or the local energy supplier. Essentially, the system will be sending energy to the local utility grid back and forth. This actually reduces your system’s efficiency. Equipping the system with a battery enables it to go completely off-grid whenever, and the local utility grid can just ultimately serve as the emergency back-up/reserve.

To know more about our batteries’ compatibility with major inverter brands in the market,
visit the Battery Compatibility page at vtacenergy.com

V-TAC Solar Batteries are designed with smart monitoring – controls and performance analysis can be monitored via app. The BMS protection board ensures longevity. Ultimately, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries have greater thermal stability and incombustibility, making them more reliable when it comes to safety. 

Learn more about the V-TAC Energy catalogue.