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Company News:
Product Development - the NEW SOLAR KETTLE
March 2012.
The T45 prototype of the solar kettle
has performed excellently. News of this innovative product has generated
a great deal of interest. We are currently refining this product and expect to
have the very stylish production model ready for sale by the early Summer. It will have integrated reflectors and support frame. It
will hold 500 ml of water, enough to make two or three cups of tea.
See for yourself!
Results of DECC Consultation on Photovoltaic Feed-in tariffs (FIT)
9 February 2012.
The results of the consultation have just been published by the DECC. The
21p feed-in tariff (FIT) rate still applies on or after the eligibility date
of 3 March 2012. This paper also contains further proposals which set out three different, reduced tariffs
with an eligibility date on or after 1 July 2012, the choice of which depends
on the uptake during March and April 2012. A longer term aim is to reduce the
qualifying period from 25 years to 20 years.
A copy of the consultation paper can be found
HERE. The closing date for this consultation is 3 April 2012.
Furthermore, consumers having PV systems installed on or after 1 April 2012 will
be required to produce an Energy Performance Certificate rating of 'D' or above
to qualify for a full FiT. Details can be found HERE.
Photovoltaic Feed-in tariff (FIT) modified
November 2011.
The Government has announced that the existing higher Feed-in Tariff, guaranteed
for 25 years, will no longer be available for systems registered from 12
December 2011. Any system registered from that date will be eligible for
the higher tariff until 31 March 2012 but the rate then falls to 21p/kWh. To
register a system from 1 April 2012 it is proposed that the householder
will have to show that certain energy saving measures are in place at the
installation address. This is subject to a consultation which ends on 23
December 2011.
Corgi Chooses Contemporary Energy
April 2011.
CORGI has chosen
Contemporary Energy to provide kits for installer certification. CORGI
recommends Contemporary Energy systems as an approved and high quality system for
potential installers to use for their evaluation installation.
Contemporary Energy Kits can now be purchased through the Corgi website.
Renewable Heat Incentive Consultation
April 2010.
The Government is consulting on a new
Renewable Heat Incentive to encourage householders to install solar water
heating. The proposed start date is April 2011, but systems installed from
15th July 2009 will be eligible. The incentive will work in a similar way
to the photovoltaic
Feed-in tariff (introduced in April 2010) and will give an annual rebate of
about £400 for a typical 30 tube solar thermal installation.
Photovoltaic Feed-in tariff (FIT) introduced
April 2010.
The Government has introduced the amazing
photovoltaic Feed-in
tariff to encourage householders to install solar electric (photovoltaic)
panels. The generous Feed-in tariff rates are designed to encourage home
owners and businesses to invest in renewable power by providing a high rate of
return on investment. The Feed-in tariff is guaranteed for 25 years. The Feed-in
tariff is financed by a levy on power brought from the Grid. Your investment is
being funded by your neighbour!.
Planning Permission Rules Relaxed
April 2008
From April 6 2008, homeowners have been able
to install solar panels, without needing to get planning permission, as long
as there is no impact on others. Size limitations have been set to reduce
impact on neighbours. Solar panels attached to the building must not protrude
more than 200 millimetres from the roof slope. The only exception is if your
property is a listed building or is in a conservation area, in which case you
will need to consult with your council planning department.
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