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Government looses appeal

This morning the Government lost its appeal over its decision to cut the  Feed In Tariff (FIT) from 43 pence per unit to 21 pence per unit.

Earn More with Absolute Solar

This should mean that new solar panel installations up until the 3rd March 2012 will be at 43 pence per unit.

See: BBC announcement this morning or click http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16721328

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Green Deal Overview

In October 2012 the Governments new flagship programme called Green Deal will replace a variety of existing schemes (CESP, CERT amongst many others) to reduce energy usage and transform our economy to a low carbon economy. The Green Deal will replace existing programmes with an enhanced integrated one which it is hoped will transform the UK economy by reducing our carbon usage by 80% by 2050.

Green Deal Golden Rule

To achieve that the Green Deal will generate a low carbon economy, linking energy conservation to homes and business need. The Golden Rule is that all improvements to domestic or commerical premises under Green Deal will be limited to equivalent saving the improvement will make. With the  average home estimated requiring £25,000 invested to bring it up to the standard, that will mean the potential investment will be limited to this figure to reduce energy use and for improvements to domestic dwellings.

Green Deal Domestic Funding

Green Deal will provide homes and business with a new source of funding linked to the buildings need.  In 2009 UK homes accounted for 28% of UK energy usage and with over 80% of them envisaged to be still in use by 2050 there is a need to actively reduce their energy consumption. With utility bills estimated to increase by 60% by 2020 the financial impact of not reducing costs will be considerable.

Green Deal Solar

For those who have reduced energy consumption, by installing insulation (both cavity wall and loft), double glazing and modernised their boiler then will then be an opportunity to improve their energy generation using Green Deal funding to install solar panels and other green technologies such as air and ground heat exchangers in domestic and commercial improvements.

Like to learn more about Green Deal and its impact then please click here to read the Institute for Sustainability report: Green Deal or click here to see the Green Deal video.

If you are looking to improve your home or business then contact Absolute Solar the award-winning solar installer to get the best solar solution improve your home or business.

Award winning Solar Panel Installer

Don’t take our word for how good an installer of solar panels we are at Absolute Solar, click the link to read just a few of the testimonials we have from satisfied customers http://www.absolutesolar.co.uk/testimonials and give us a call to discuss your needs for solar panels to generate photovoltaic electricity or thermal hot water.

Here’s a recent testimonial as an example:

Dear Absolute Solar,

“All our queries from Absolute were sorted in time, though our dealings with our supplier go on and on, I hope I’m completing their final piece of paperwork when we get back tonight. I really felt for the guys at Absolute, they were rushed off their feet trying to help everyone get everything they needed, and as usual, everything seemed to conspire against them, I can’t commend them highly enough for keeping calm in what must have been a tremendous storm for them, they inspired confidence and were so professional throughout”.

Best Wishes, Mrs E Smith

Read more Testimonials by clicking Absolute Solar testimonials

Absolute Solar Exhibiting at NEC

Absolute Solar, the award winning solar installer is delighted to be exhibiting at The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 29th March through to the 1st April 2012. The show, the biggest self-build & renovation event in the UK  held in Birmingham’s NEC is a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn about how to create, design and build your own home.

“The biggest house builder in the UK are private people and this show allows people to explore the opportunities available to them in creating their dream home” says Dean Bliss MD of Absolute Solar

With the move towards low carbon homes to reduce carbon emissions, cutting costs in utility bills for heating and electricity use there has never been a better time to consider how you can create a low cost home or adapt an existing premise to be more economical.

Absolute Solar, the award winning solar installer is delighted to be attending the show where it will be displaying the latest green technology from cutting edge solar systems, photovoltaic and thermal alongside other green technologies such as air and ground source heat pumps. Absolute Solar works with private house builders to design and install cutting edge green technology to new homes or as a retrofit to existing premises.

“As an award winning solar installer, our expertise and ability to work with home builders and renovators is second to none, we have the technical ability to solve anyone’s design problems to enhance their homes green credentials, cutting long term costs and providing the best insurance against gas and electricity costs.” says Dean Bliss

Home Insulation

Through our sister company Absolute Insulation, which has been insulating homes for over 22 years, Absolute can also install insulation, cavity wall and loft insulation.

Absolute Insulation installs a full range of insulation solutions, from the greenest ecobead cavity wall insulation for new builds and loft insulation. Effective insulation can save over £150 per year providng a well insulated home and can completed using the most green materials such as Earthwool or Superglass, giving a payback of within a year for a new fit or between 2 to 6 years with a retrofit of insulation.

Absolute Solar Show Stand L159

Absolute Solar will have a full team of experts, providing full technical expertise to discuss your needs at the show. To meet the team, see the latest green technology then click here to discuss your needs today or come along to stand L159 at the NEC National Homebuilding & Renovating Show on from the 29th March through to 1st April 2012, click here to see details for Absolute Solar stand L159.

Sanyo Solar Panels

Sanyo solar panels become Panasonic solar panel in April 2012. Absolute Solar who regularly install Sanyo’s HIT® Solar Panels, are delighted that Sanyo solar panels will change ot Panasonic solar panels from April. The change of name, is part of  a repositioning of the brand is part of a wider scheme of consolidation of brands being carried out by the Panasonic group and is very timely in response to tighter FIT payments brought in from December 12, 2011.

The plan allows the corporation to take advantage of the strengths of each company within the group. Combining SANYO’s solar technical capabilities with Panasonic’s wide global network will allow further synergy to be generated within the group and strengthen the solar business globally.

Mr Shigeki Komatsu, Director of the Solar Division of SANYO Component Europe GmbH, commented, “The brand change is part of the global strategy aimed at expanding the solar business of the Panasonic Group.” “The current manufacturing operations and sales structure will continue under the Panasonic Group. The Group will continue to invest in the solar bus\ainess, allowing us to offer a higher level of service to our business partners and provide our customers with higher quality, more efficient modules,”

“This name change is excellent news for Absolute Solar customer”, says Dean Bliss. “Sanyo panels provide an outstanding efficiency rating of 19% providing excellent solar energy conversion compared to other panels, so the name change and subsequent price reduction without any loss of performance will provide customers with another excellent competitive product alongside our other panel suppliers” Comments Dean Bliss of Absolute Solar

Like to learn more about Solar panels from Absolute Solar then contact us using our form on the right.

Solar Panels

New solar panels on the market provide an excellent return on investment (ROI) of 12%, making them one of the smartest domestic and commercial investment you can make. As scalability of the UK market increases so the cost of panels has reduced enabling companioes such as Absolute Solar to provide these new excellent solar panels which deliver a triple payback elements of free solar power, buy-back and the FIT payment.

Utility Cost Rises

The cost of running your business or home has risen significantly (depending upon supplier) this year, with many major utility companies having increased charges by 20%+ this year (click here to see domestic utility price rises 2011). With uncertainty over future fuel sourcing and the UK’s over-dependence upon overseas volatile priced sources of gas, now is a good time to reduce your risk to price rises and invest in solar panels from an award winning solar installer, Absolute Solar.

If you are looking to lower your costs then compare utility suppliers here with this free gas and electricity price checker from Money Super Market, click here to compare your prices.

Home Improvement

Investing in solar panels to power your home is one of the best investments you can make, not only to reduce your bills, but to also increase the value of your property. With a guaranteed typical payment of £1,000 per annum (click here to see typical solar panel payback chart).   Solar panels provide a great added value to your property, with a guaranteed payment of 25 from date of installation.

Return On Investment

Making money from solar panels is a long term safe investment. The Feed in Tarrif (FIT) is set in stone and inflation proof, the sun will keep shining and the payback you recieve from utility companies is set at a guaranteed rate. This means that what you earn is safe and secure making investing in solar panels a safe bet over the long term.

A survey carried out on prospective property buyers around Oxford revealed that 47% of people would be more likely to buy a property if it had a solar hot water system and 33% more likely to for electric (solar voltaic) solar panels. With 53% of respondents saying lower bills was the most attractive feature of buying a house with solar panels. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that homes with solar panels already fitted will sell on average 30% faster that homes that do not have solar panels.

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Looking to make a smart investment in 2012, then contact us using our contact form to the right or call us on FREEPHONE 0800 954 6134 to book your FREE survey today.

Change in FITs 12.12.2011

The Government announced that the Feed In Tariff (FITs) would change from 43.3pence per unit to a new rate of 21p/kWh for solar PV installations of less than 4kW. This new tariff rate will affect all installations with an eligibility date on or after 12th December 2011.

With the change in FITS coming into play the whole team at Absolute Solar are working flat out to complete all pre-FITS change installations on time before the FIT change comes into play. The pressure on the whole industry is unprecedented as such a rapid and dramtic change to the industry has created a huge pressure on the whole supply chain and the whole UK market.

“I can assure all our customers that Absolute Solar is on time with our installation programme for all customers with orders in the system with us, we are in dealing with four months worth of installs within the six week window of the notification period the government  gave us”. Dean Bliss MD Absolute Solar

All existing orders will be completed within the time limit provided by the Government of the 12.12.11.

“Can I thank all customers for their patience in dealing with us, the office has been under huge pressure from customers concerned that their installation may miss the deadline”.
 

Ofgem the energy supply regulator has slammed price rises after energy companies show huge increase in profits after successive price rises over the summer.

Profit Margin from incfreasing electricity pricing

With winter coming there has never been a better time to install solar panels to reduce your fuel bills and benefit from the guaranteed Feed-in Tariff which will pay you for generating electricty.

Looking for more information then contact us by clicking here or call on 0800 954 6134 to discuss what Absolute Solar, the award winning solar installer could do for you.

Read the full BBC article here:
BBC News report

Absolute Solar at Home Improvement Show stand 467

Absolute Solar the award winning solar installer is at the Home Imprvement Show at Earl’s Court, and over the weekend, so if you want to look at improving your home this weekend come down and meet the team, see the panels.

Absolute Solar stand at the Home Improvement Show

The UK’s largest home improvement show started today, Friday 30 September and is on until Sunday 2 October 2011 at Earls Court 1, Warwick Rd, London, SW5 9TA If you would like to come along, then come and see Absolute Solar explain this years best home improvement investment you can make investing in solar panels.

More about the Home Improvement Show

What can you see at The National Home Improvement Show apart from Abolute Solar? This national show provides inspiration and advice on all the latest advancements in technology and home improvements available to people looking to improve their living standards and way of life.

Things to Do:-
- Talk to over 350 specialist companies inlcuding Absolute Solar
- In-dept advice in the Real Homes Live!
- Specialist Masterclass programme
- Ask the Experts from Real Homes magazine
- Create more space with the Gardens & Landscaping area by Matt James
- Learn the Tricks of the Trade from the DIY Doctor
- Visit the Period Property Pavilion from Period Living magazine
- See the latest technology in the Home Entertainment & Technology Zone
- Transform the inside of your home in Julia Kendell’s Interiors Pavilion
- Make your home more sustainable in the Eco Home Zone – saving money, energy and the environment

We look forward to seeing you at Earl’s Court London from 30 September – 2 October 2011, on stand 467 in the Eco zone to see our latest technology of solar panels and inverters and discuss your needs in person.

North leads the way on installing renewable technology.

Sheffield and other northern cities are leading the way in renewable energy since the introduction of feed-in tariffs to pay for power generated by households. The return on investment of between 7% to 12% from a guaranteed income stream, as well as free electricity is driving demand from home improvement.

Sheffield and Leads Leading the Way

Nearly 2 megawatts of capacity have been added in Sheffield in the last 15 months and Leeds comes second in the league table, with more than 1MW of capacity added. A long way down cities such as Bristol, Bradford and Birmingham are also seeing increases in renewable energy installations per person.

London
With more renewables installed London at more than 3.2 megawatts of capacity added in the 15 months since feed-in tariffs became available, is the largest growth of renewables, but per head, it comes only sixth in the UK.

Sheffield Council
The local council has driven demand by the local council to encourage the take-up of renewable power, and in particular by plans to give people living in social housing access to the technology. Growth in capacity in microgeneration is about 400% since the feed-in tariff was launched in April 2010. Solar panels (photovoltaics) are leading that growth, with an increase in generating capacity of about 900%

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/sep/12/sheffield-solar-power-tops-table