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FAQs on photovoltaics and solar power

FAQs on photovoltaics and solar power

If you are considering installing a system or want to learn more about how to make the most of solar energy, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Here you will find clear, comprehensive information about how solar energy works, as well as costs, benefits and incentives. Our answers will help you better understand the world of photovoltaics and choose the most efficient, cost-effective solution for your energy needs.

Can I use solar thermal alongside my boiler?

The combination of solar thermal and gas boiler for domestic hot water production is a rather popular solution in Italy. This is a sustainable and economically positive choice as it allows for significant savings on your bills.

And thanks to the presence of a gas boiler, it is possible to cope with all kinds of needs and emergencies.

If, for example, you need an extraordinary amount of hot water at night, you can still have it available; in fact, this combination is a way to maintain a certain peace of mind.

What happens to my system in the event of a power failure?

In the case of grid systems, if the inverter detects changes or voltage drops in the grid, it immediately disconnects the solar installation.

Are there any incentives for installing a battery?

Since batteries are included in the works equated to building renovations in the legislation, you can benefit from a 50% tax deduction, which can be recovered in about 10 years.

What is a solar thermal system?

Solar thermal is a system that enables the direct conversion of solar energy into thermal energy (heat). The heat generated is used to produce hot water, electricity, cooling, to drive engines, to produce hydrogen, etc.

The most widespread and cost-effective application is for domestic hot water production or home heating.

Why buy a photovoltaic system?

There are many advantages to using photovoltaics, and the main ones are listed below:

  • Respect for the environment: zero pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the energy production phase
  • Convenience: saving on energy costs thanks to self-consumption and capitalising on your property
  • Reliability: an average system lasts 25 years and is easy to maintain
  • Modularity: the possibility to change the power output of the system at any time, simply by varying the number of modules
  • Independence: possibility to self-produce part of the electricity consumed when the sun is shining. Furthermore, if batteries are also integrated, it is possible to store the energy produced and not consumed for reuse at a later time.