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Install your solar energy panels now before government subsidies are cut in half
From 1st April, the Feed-in-Tariff rate for properties reaching level D on an Energy Performance Certificate is set at 21p per kWp
produced.
These properties will qualify for 25-year tax-free payment.
There has been yet another change to the Gover...
IEEE Standards Association brings out first in-depth guide to enable deployment of Micro Grids in In
India, December 8, 2011: IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), a globally recognized standards setting body within IEEE, today officially introduced the IEEE 1547.4™ Guide for Design, Operation, and Integration of Distributed Resource (DR) Island Systems ...
Rising Business Electricity Prices and Fossil Fuel Consumption
Electricity prices here in the UK have increased so rapidly in recent years that it has been difficult for many businesses to adjust. Particularly for those working in the technology sector and other electricity intensive industries, increased prices can ...
Australia Emerging as a Renewable Energy Hot Spot!
Despite all the controversies that the country faces, Australia is now emerging as one of the most promising places to invest in renewable energy.Ernst & Young accounting firm has moved the country into 12th place in the global jurisdiction of renewable e...
The Environmental Benefits of Using Solar Power
We no longer need to burn fossil fuels to produce usable energy. Today there are many alternative forms of usable energy available to us. Choosing to utilise other forms of renewable energy not only reduces our carbon footprint and the impact that we have...
Solar Panels for Domestic and Commercial Use
An introduction to solar power
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert solar energy into usable electricity. The panels generate a Direct Current (DC) and a solar panel system will include an inverter which converts this DC into an Alternating Current ...
Are Solar Panels a Good Investment?
With increasing media coverage about solar panels, it is hard to know whether they can provide a good return on investment and whether they are a worthwhile purchase for your home.
Solar photovoltaic panels were recently featured in an expert UK guide...
The Feed-in Tariff in the UK
The Feed-in Tariff was introduced in the UK in April 2010 to encourage the uptake of renewable energy sources such as solar power. The tariff offers a financial incentive for companies and organisations to invest in solar photovoltaics (PV) and to meet th...
Home Improvements That Actually Make You Money!
There are lots of ways to add value to your home as well as potentially save money. One key way is to take advantage of the government-backed Feed-in Tariff and to install Solar panels on your home. There is a panel system suitable for your needs and your...
Summer solar panels
There is no doubt that energy demands are lower in the summertime, at least in the UK. Here, our summer climate is mild and relatively gentle. It's rare for the temperature to get above the 30C mark, and there are very few days that are uncomfortably hot....
Feed-in Tariff Explained
The feed-in Tariffs are new measurements introduced by the Government on 1st April 2010 to support and encourage deployment of small scale low carbon electricity generation. Local businesses, communities and individuals are able to invest in the generati...
Why energy bills are expensive and what can we do to reduce them?
According to recent research carried out by Halifax, the cost of owning and running a home in the UK has hit a 3 year high of just over £9000 per year. The biggest rise was down to the higher cost of gas and electric. Gas and electric bills have risen by...
Cheap Electricity for Next 25 Years
Here in the UK there is a government backed scheme known as the Feed In tariff that guarantees you an income from solar energy for the next 25 years.
By having solar panels installed on your roof the energy produced means you will receive 41.3p per Kw...
Could Solar Panels Benefit Landlords?
Any savvy landlord will be looking for any way to increase the income from your property - and the new buzz word right now is solar panels. So, is this a viable way to boost your profits? Let’s take a look at the nitty gritty involved.
There’s no dou...
The History of Solar Power Usage
Then Sun is the source of all life on the planet and without it we could not possibly exist. The Sun is also a fantastic renewable energy source and produces far too much energy for humans to possibly use it all. This makes Sunlight a far better energy so...