FREUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- Myths and Realities:

1.Is it installing photovoltaic systems advantageous for everyone?

There is not a sole and only answer!! Each case is different and requires personalized consulting, with attention to all parameters. The net- metering parameters of  small energy exchange system is different than the investment for energy trade itself. Due to major irregularities of energy rates, it is essential that every professional, business, as well as private investors wishing to protect themselves from energy instability, so as to be competitive in the future (for businesses) or to maintain their living standards, should examine  the potentials of the photovoltaic energy production. In general, there is no other alternative renewable energy form to suit perfectly for bulidings, other than photovoltaics.

2. Can photovoltaic systems be installed everywhere?

No! Apart from technical issues, there legal-townplanning obstacles or inability of aggreement among the plot's beneficiaries. Block of flats are a characteristic example where either because of the lack of terrace space, or the disaggreement of the owners (even if they can get rid of the common electricity bill), such installations are not constructed.

3. How can I get a subsidy?

It is the commonest, yet the most mistimed initial question.

FIRST: We should examine whether the project can be licensed. There are technical, legal and townplanning issues that should be handled, in the first place.

SECOND: The size of the project should be planned beforehead- the economic and technical aspects of the project.

THIRD: According to the terms of an existing subsidiary programmes, we should see how exactly one can actually get it.

4.How is the annual electricity consumption estimated for the exchange energy programme (net-metering)?

We need the clearing bills-not the advance payment ones (domestic bills are issued quarterly, professional per month according to contract) of one year , so as to sum up the consumed Kwh. One can find them via electricity suppliers.Depending on the area, the system characteristics, the particularities of the installation spot and possible future provisions (i.e. installation of heat pumps, electric cars, etc) , we estimate the size of the installation.