The Guardian today has highlighted what a good move Solar Hot Water systems still are, and how the proposed government Heat Incentive will make them even better. Due in next year, it is expected that the government will pay £400 pa for a typical system. On top of current savings, that we think make these...
Don’t forget solar hot water
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Farmers will be key generators
Saturday, February 20th, 2010The farming community are gearing up to play a significant role in renewable energy. Not just wind turbines, but barns covered with solar. Don’t miss the Farming Today radio 4 programme broadcast on 20 February and available for at least 7...
Glastonbury to get sun
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010I am delighted to see that MIchael Eavis’ Fresian herd will be near the front of the queue to turn their cattle sheds into power stations. No messing – 1500 sq metres, or around 200 kWP (kilowatt peak) of solar PV slapped on their roofs! Should produce more than 160,000 units (kWHs) of electricity per...
The country unites: its a dead sitter
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Nice to see some of the papers understand clearly just how important the Feed-In Tariff (FIT), or Clean Energy Cashback, really is. The Telegraph is unsure whether the figures are appealing enough. The Independent and Times seem positive and believe this could be significant. But the Guardian sums up the facts very well: its a...
Ambitious Clean Energy CashBack
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010As predominantly solar people, we are pretty happy with Ed Milliband’s statement on Friday. Higher tariff rate, at 41.3p for PV 4KWp or under Inflation linked Fixed (other than inflation) for 25 years after you buy; and 2 years before first reduction for new purchasers But export price reduced to just 3p (expected 5 or...
Day of Judgement for the FIT (aka Clean Energy Cash-Back)
Monday, February 1st, 2010Today (or is it Wednesday?) we will finally get the detail on the FIT – what the rate will be? for what technologies? for how long? what about those who have installed already? The consultation process was set at a notional return of between 5 and 8% ROI. The industry has said 10% is needed....