Do solar panels block sunlight at home Are they safe

Are solar panels safe?

Solar energy deployment hinges on compliance with laws that protect public health. Silicon dominates the production of solar panels among the various materials used. When panels contain silicon, it is usually harmless. Lead and cadmium, however, may also be present in some varieties of panels. These materials may be harmful to your health.

Do UK solar panels need direct sunlight?

They don't need direct sunlight, although they'll produce the most electricity when it's sunny. Despite our reputation for grey weather, the UK receives around 60% of the solar radiation found at the equator – a similar amount of solar energy as parts of France, Spain and Germany.

Do solar panels work in the UK?

Although the UK is not famously sunny, we do have enough sunlight for solar panels to work effectively. Solar panels work during daylight, even when it's cloudy or overcast, as they use light, not heat, to generate energy. They don't need direct sunlight, although they'll produce the most electricity when it's sunny.

Can solar panels be installed on a house?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can be installed on a wide range of homes. We've heard from people installing solar panels on bungalows and terraces, as well as semi-detached and detached houses. If your main house roof is unsuitable (a thatched roof, for example), solar panels can instead be installed on a garage or other outbuilding.