The “PV” bit of Solar PV stands for photovoltaic and this is, in its most basic sense a way in which sunlight is transformed into electricity or power. Solar heating is fast becoming one of the most popular ways in which to heat homes and businesses and is usually exhibited by the use of solar panels on the rooftop of a building. As the world seeks to discover the most economical and environmentally friendly ways of producing energy, we will see more and more examples of solar PV power springing up all around us. Businesses are keen to reduce the carbon footprint, so solar PV installations are proving to be a logical choice for electricity sources. Although it is reported that the government in the UK is set to reduce its tariffs for all those who have a renewable electricity system in operation in their homes, therefore reducing the incentive somewhat, it is widely believed that the proposed new tariff is still attractive enough for people to consider adopting something like solar power. In fact you could be earning a tariff for the next 25 years if you install a solar power system in your home, not to mention the reduced energy bills that producing your own power will instigate. Check out solar PV installation Anglesey for an example of how this sort of power generation can benefit the owners financially. Solar power is here to stay and so as energy prices rise it’s surely worth investigating any other viable energy sources that could yield some sort of return.