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Solar PV popularity causes government to decrease Feed in Tariffs

With continuing increases in the popularity of Solar PV, the government has indicated that solar feed in tariffs for new installations will decline by 3.5% in April 2015…

Solar PV FiT rates to drop by 3.5% in April 2014

Ofgem have confirmed that for new Solar PV installation from April 2014, there will be a drop in the Feed In Tariff. For a ‘typical’ domestic solar panel installation this means a 3.5% drop in income from Feed In Tariffs. … Continue reading →

Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) rate cut review

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) are currently reviewing the future rates of Feed in Tariff (FiTs) for new Solar PV installations. NB. This does not apply to existing installations. We have seen proposals – currently being consulted … Continue reading →

BBC Watchdog Solar PV report

A recent BBC Watchdog report highlighted both the advantages of fitting solar PV and the problem of unregulated middlemen. Always pick a genuine solar PV installer who is MCS certified and a member of the REAL assurance scheme. Avoid middlemen … Continue reading →

Solar PV installation in Peterborough

From a straight-forward, no nonsense survey, and questions answered without unrealistic promises on performance, through to an unobtrusive, efficient, quick and tidy installation and a detailed user manual, and no hidden extras plus friendly aftercare service, Electrasolar is a firm we would have no problems in recommending to anyone contemplating purchasing a solar PV system.

 

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Solar PV market forescast

A recent forecast has predicted that the domestic solar PV market will double over the next 5 years. What once seemed cutting edge will soon change to being commonplace across the roofs of Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford. Now is a … Continue reading →

Solar Panels provide insulation effect

Recent research by the University of California at San Diego has highlighted another potential benefit of fitting solar panels. During the day they can provide an insulating effect, helping to keep your house cool, and at night they help keep … Continue reading →