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Solar Panels Have Become More Affordable
The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA), Micropower Council (MPC), Renewable Energy Association (REA) and Solar Trade Association (STA) have joined forces to re-state the financial benefits of solar photovoltaics in the UK in the wake of the cut to feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Huge Solar Panel take-up
Following a period of confusion with the UK government halving the rate of FITs for domestic installations of less than <4 kW from 43.3p/kW to just 21p/kW customers have not been made aware of the falling costs of installing solar panels. With over 250,000 domestic solar power systems having been installed since the Feed In Tariff (FIT) just over two years ago a total of 1.3 GW of capacity has been installed.
April’s fall in Demand
The latest figures from April shows demand is now stagnating despite the fact that the FIT still offers a return of between 8%-10% for homeowners, which is tax-free, index-linked and guaranteed for 25 years.
Huge Fall in Installation Costs
The solar industry associations highlight the dramatic falling costs of installing solar panels, a typical 4 kW system now costs around £9,000 as opposed to £15,000 less than six months ago in the UK, making photovoltaics one of the best investments you can make. Installing solar panels also protects homeowners from rising energy bills, while contributing to the drive towards a low-carbon economy and the country’s energy security.
“With gas and electricity prices on the rise yet again, returns for today’s investors in solar power are likely to be better than expected,” says the REA’s chief executive Gaynor Hartnell. “By the end of this decade, solar energy costs are expected to fall to the point where it costs the same to generate your own power as it does to buy it from the grid.”
“The cost of installing solar panels has collapsed, meaning that return on investment of 10% is very achievable as we are able to source high quality panels for so much less” says Dean Bliss MD of Absolute Solar. “A typical 4kw Absolute solar system starts from only £8,500 and with our Rent-a-Roof scheme customers can even receive FREE electricity from solar panels on their roof, see our link: Absolute Solar rent-a-roof scheme
For further information on the solar industry please see these links:
www.bpva.org.uk
www.micropower.co.uk
www.r-e-a.net
www.solar-trade.org.uk
Rent a Roof Scheme
Rent a Roof Scheme provides customers with FREE electricity for 25 years, allowing people to rent out their roof, saving them money and therefore saving them energy costs. By putting solar panels on you roof, you benefit from FREE electricity.
The Energy Saving Trust (www.energysavingtrust.co.uk) estimates that the average electricity bill in the UK is £429 and with solar panels fitted generating electricity the bill is £108.
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Rent a Roof Scheme by Absolute Solar Rent A Roof Scheme call 08009546134 How to Qualify for Free Solar Panels So Rent a Roof can save you money on your bills. To see how to qualify for Free solar panels under our Rent a Roof then click this link here:
Rent a Roof Scheme by Absolute Solar or call us on 08009546134 to speak to one of skilled advisors to learn more about Absolute Solar’s Rent a Roof scheme.
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.
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.
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
Free Tickets to Home Improvement Show read below
Would you like FREE tickets to the UK’s largest home improvement show starting on Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October 2011 at Earls Court 1, Warwick Rd, London, SW5 9TA? If you would like to come along, then click the banner below or click here to register for 2 FREE tickets.
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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
Register here for FREE entry for 2 people to The National Home Improvement Show.
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.
Solar Users Benefitting from Free Electricity
Dean Bliss west frontage of his house
Dean Bliss MD Absolute Solar front of house
Dean Bliss MD of Absolute Solar has benefitted from his bespoke solar photovoltaic system installed by Absolute Solar earlier this year. The panel array aligned east-west across his roof with an even spread provides a good source of free solar energy throughout the day replacing over 75% the house’s electricity bill every month. Like to learn more click http://www.absolutesolar.co.uk/home
Save Money
Coupled with these huge savings, Dean has also benefited from making money from solar power from the Feed In Tariff (FITs). Dean’s meter reading showed that his system produced 274.76 kWh in August and to date (May 2011 onwards) 1384.06 kWh. Like to benefit then contact us or fill-in our contact form http://www.absolutesolar.co.uk/contact-us
Sunday Times top 5 Investment
Why install solar power? Then look at this blog about the best investment you can make: Cash back and Sunday Times one of the best investments to make in 2011 http://www.absolutesolar.co.uk/solar-services/clean-energy-cashback
Award Winning Testimonials
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New Absolute Solar Panel Brochure
Absolute Solar, the award winning solar panel installer, launches a new 8 page brochure reflecting the quality of its standards and services it provides.
Absolute Solar FREE brochure - click logo
The brochure explains all the key features of installing a solar panel array, either solar PV (electricty) or solar thermal (hot water). Absolute Solar’s design and installation process works to provide you with the optimum solution to your needs. Absolute Solar has developed its award winning customer focused process to ensure customers are given accurate facts and figures so they can understand the real Return On Investment (ROI) which can be between 7% and 12% per annum depending upon the system you need.
You can download this brochure by clicking here > Absolute Solar Brochure
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- Davey: Climate change policies could halve negative impacts of energy price shocks May 18, 2012The negative impact that spikes in global oil, gas and coal prices have on the UK could be reduced by over 50% in 2050 as a result of climate change policies, Edward Davey said today. The analysis, produced by Oxford Economics and commissioned by Government, shows how the UK’s sensitivity to oil and gas price shocks could be reduced by using low-carbon forms […]
