Solar Electric ‘Sunstation’
PV roof module system for domestic use
The domestic photovoltaic (PV) Sunstation® generates electricity from daylight. This is commonly installed as a retrofit solution on top of existing tiles but can also be fitted to new buildings in place of conventional tiles. The range of PV panels available cater for all types of roofs and climatic conditions, transforming traditional buildings into miniature, clean power stations - in as little as one day.
Features:
• Very flexible, low cost design solution - using a range of panels the Sunstation can be adapted for almost any building and roof type
• Quick and easy installation - fixing solutions have been developed to aid rapid installation
• Requires no alterations to existing roof structure
• Uses high efficiency Sanyo modules needing less than 6 square metres per kWp (kilowatt peak)
• Simple electrical connection - the Sunstation requires a single connection from the solar inverter to the household wiring
• Easily monitored - the Sunstation is supplied with an intelligent energy meter to monitor system performance and encourage energy efficiency
• Power output from the modules is guaranteed for at least 20 years
• Grant eligible technology'
| Material/s: | unknown |
| Environmental statement: | none |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | unknown |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
non-renewable electric generation |
| Downloads: | Product brochure |
| Codes of Practice: | |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | assembled in the UK |
| UK distribution location: | London |
| Alternative products: | PV cells |
| Further information: | Guide to PV cells |
| Information last updated: | Saturday 3rd, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | solarcentury |
| Address: | 91-94 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, London SE1 7AB |
| Telephone: | 020 7803 0100 |
| Fax: | 020 7803 0101 |
| Email: | enquiries@solarcentury.co.uk |
| Website: | www.solarcentury.com |
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer |
| Supplier: | solarcentury |
| Telephone: | 020 7803 0100 |
| Email: | enquiries@solarcentury.com |
| Website: | http://www.solarcentury.co.uk |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
