Go green with our solar panel services in Reading
Reading is the largest town in Berkshire, with a growing population of over 300,000. It is known for its popular summertime festivals and convenient location to London. But Reading also has many green spaces dotted in and around the town, like Forbury Gardens and, of course, the wonderful River Thames, which runs throughout.
Thankfully, Reading is moving in the right direction to tackle climate change and encourage more sustainable practices among residents. Reading Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, along with many other towns and cities across Berkshire. They have strong ambitions to become net zero by 2030 and are working with local organisations and communities to achieve this. While efforts are still being made, the borough council have already claimed to have reduced its carbon footprint by more than half since 2005!
At Going Green, we’re keen to help businesses and homeowners contribute to the sustainability efforts and benefit from solar panel installation in Reading.
We see ourselves as a one-stop shop for residential and commercial customers, offering:
- Solar Panel Installation
- Solar Batteries
- AC Connected Batteries
- EV Car Chargers
- Hybrid Inverters
- Hot Water Diverters
- Maintenance and Repair Services
By harnessing the sun’s endless power, we’ll help you reduce your carbon footprint, lower your energy bills and contribute to the fight against climate change. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to invest in solar panels or a business aiming to improve its eco-friendly status, we have the renewable energy solution for you. We offer a wide range of services, including EV charging, hot water diverters and full solar panel installations.
Contact us today to learn more and get a free quote for your home or business.
What are solar panels?
There are two different types of solar Panels: solar thermal and solar PV.
Solar thermal systems are for heating hot water only, and you require a hot water tank to store this.
Meanwhile, solar PV is a technology that converts sunlight into DC electricity. When connected through an inverter, solar energy is converted into AC that can be used in the home to reduce energy usage.
When paired with solar batteries, our solar panel and battery storage systems can reduce your home’s energy consumption from the national grid by up to 70%!
How does a solar panel system work for the home?
Solar panels take the sun’s solar energy and convert it to DC electricity. We then take this energy and convert it to AC electricity through an inverter, which can be utilised in our homes and businesses.
We can combine solar installation with a solar battery and set the system up so that it effectively monitors the consumption of the property. The battery will charge when there is more solar power than the property consumes and discharge when the demand from the property increases.
A second function of a battery would be to charge the grid using cheap utility rates at nighttime when the demand on the grid is less. This is particularly useful in the winter when less solar energy is available.
