At this recent installation near Cambridge we were presented with two common problems: limited space and partial shading. The solution to the space limitation was twofold –...
Sanyo HITs and SMA WebBox
on July 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
Today we completed a 1.92 kWp Sanyo HIT install in Trevone, North Cornwall. The roof was a little tricky at the design level – tight angular hipped roof where we needed to use the space as best we could. We went with an 8 panel design – using Sanyo HIT high-efficiency panels and a high-efficiency...
Export Rates high – surprise surprise
on July 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Over the last few days, the press have highlighted research done by the Energy Saving Trust about how much electricity is exported in a typical system, and, consequently, how much a ‘rent-a-roof’ scheme might really make a customer. Are you getting accurate estimates from your potential PV...
“Environmental movement that is happy with capitalism”
on July 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
An interesting debate continued in the Guardian yesterday – about the position of the Green movement at the left of politics. As a champion of the anti-capitalist movement. Melding anti-business rhetoric with caring for the environment? Not in my...
South Wales 4kWp installation goes well
on June 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
Another week, another install. Our teams are still largely leading installs around the country although we will soon be involving partners more closely – and will finally hand over to partners in certain areas of the country. But for now, we are doing plenty of travelling! Read about the install further below. And last week...
City Centre Install
on June 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
Many of our installs seem to be out in the country, or on the fringes of towns. But every now and again we are installing in a city centre environment. Such installs often have their own...
Fission Slips!
on May 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
Angela Merkel announced this morning that Germany will aim to wean itself off Nuclear Power completely by...
Not so sunny North Cornwall!
on May 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
We completed a fun job last week at Treyarnon Bay, North Cornwall. It was a 3.995 kWp system – using very nice Schott 235 panels and the ever dependable Diehl Ako 3800S. The install was overseen by our core install team, while also integrating members of a local installer. Our install partnership programme is beginning...
Lucas vs Monbiot
on March 26, 2011 Leave a Comment
At last, the Guardian stops making life so easy for George Monbiot. Caroline Lucas from the Green Party actually makes quite a good fist of making George look foolish in their debate in today’s Guardian, billed as renewables versus...
Don’t get mad, get even.
on March 25, 2011 Leave a Comment
Undercover of all the other momentous events in the news lately came the shocking revelation from Ofgem that, yes, we are indeed being exploited by our energy suppliers. Sorry for the sarcastic tone, but did anyone in the UK think any different? Alistair Buchanan, CEO of Ofgem was having to hype up their recent findings...