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Frequently Asked Questions
Solar panels are already a tried-and-tested technology but despite that, there are still myths and certain facts that get buried from hearsays.
Read our FAQs so you can clear the air and get the facts straight on how you can benefit from harnessing the power of the sun for your home.
PV solar panels will work best when they are clean but they are low maintenance technologies. Homeowners can have their window cleaner clean the PV solar panels every year.
No, solar thermal panels are used to generate domestic hot water.
Yes, the temperature will not affect the efficiency of the solar panels. A light covering of snow on the panels will still allow it to operate. A dense layer of snow, however, should be cleared to let natural daylight pass through the solar panels.
Unfortunately no, solar panels need the light from the sun for the semiconductors to produce electricity.
Yes, the solar panels will still work as long as it is able to collect photons or light from the sun.
No, installers will usually take less than five days to have them installed. Your solar panels must be installed by accredited MSC installers with MSC-approved materials to be eligible for the Feed-in Tariff incentives.
Solar panels are made up of semiconductors, with crystalline silicon as the most commonly used material, that are cut into small discs. The semiconductors are chemically treated to absorb the photons coming from the sun and then convert them into electricity.