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Commercial Technical Services is committed to staying at the forefront of new technologies. So when the concept of Solar Powered communal TV systems became a practicality for buildings without a landlords supply, CTS was one of the first installers to offer this to clients. Several hundred installs later, it seemed a natural progression for CTS to build on this experience and utilise our skills in Electrical Contracting and Working at Heights to pursue the latest innovations in Solar Photovoltaic energy generation to produce clean energy for domestic and commercial properties. The engine of a solar PV system are its photovoltaic cells, these cells are capable of converting light into an electric current. The electricity generated by solar panels is a DC 'direct current', whereas, the "mains" electricity we all use is AC - 'alternating current'. In order to utilise the electricity from the panels it must be converted from DC to AC. An additional device called an Inverter undertakes this role along with constantly monitoring the electricity coming in from the national grid, and then modifying the DC electricity generated by the solar panels to match it perfectly. The electricity generated by the solar PV system is automatically used directly to power a property with any excess being automatically sold straight back to the supplier. Any shortfall of power, such as peak use times or at night, is topped up by the supplier. Solar PV operates on light intensity, not heat, so even if the day seems cold, if there is light, the system will be generating electricity, PV systems will therefore generate electricity all year round. It is a surprise to most people to discover that the UK climate provides perfect conditions for Photovoltaic Solar generation. Extremes of tempreture effect the efficiency and the lifespan of the panels making the temperate weather found in England, France, Germany etc ideal. However, light intensity changes with the seasons, therefore most electricity will be generated in the summer with the ...