Dimplex is now generating zero-carbon electricity at its Southampton
headquarters, thanks to an installation of its own solar
photovoltaic modules.
The array on the southwest-facing roof of Dimplex’s headquarters is
around twice the size of a typical domestic installation, with 16
modules covering 27m2, to give a total output of 3.68kW(peak). It
took just two days to complete the installation at the end of August
and so far the system has generated 1007kWh of electricity.
The Dimplex modules are now providing income for each kWh that’s
generated, thanks to the Feed-in Tariff (FiT). This allows
householders and businesses to take advantage of a generation tariff
of up to 41.3p per kWh for locally-generated electricity, providing
a guaranteed income for 25 years for installations up to 5MW. Higher
rates apply at the start of the scheme, so early adopters stand to
benefit most.
Clare Campbell, product marketing manager for Dimplex Renewables,
says: “When we launched our solar PV range, we saw an installation
at our offices as a ‘must-have’ so that we are able to generate our
own clean electricity on site, as well as to provide a working
system for our installer training courses.”
Dimplex’s PV packages contain polycrystalline modules and all the
components required for installation, offering a complete PV
solution for residential and light commercial buildings. The modules
have a surface area of 1.6m2, which is greater than most modules
available, and deliver an output of 230W, with a module efficiency
of 14.2%.
Dimplex has developed a software package to calculate what the
return on potential PV installations would be through the FiT, given
that hours of sunlight vary in duration at different locations
around the UK. All users need to do is enter their postcode and the
size of their planned installation to get an estimate of revenue
potential and payback period.
For more information on Dimplex’s solar PV packs or to get a copy of
the software package please email.
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