Tag Archives: solar pv

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 better than a pension annuity?

Greg Barker, Energy Minister, claimed that for many people Solar Panels might be better than investing the same money in a pension. With annuity rates at an historic low, and the cost of installing a solar PV system also dropping, … Continue reading →

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 →

Solar PV FiTs will NOT be cut at the end of June

The government has listened to concerns raised by the environment and solar energy sectors and delayed plans to cut solar PV Feed in Tariffs at the end of June. This extends the window of opportunity for people to take advantage … Continue reading →

Huntingdon Solar PV installation

Barry and his father did a great job throughout. They worked very efficiently, keeping to all agreed times, kept our house remarkably clean, and the PV system they installed works great. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. Jan

Snow & Solar PV

You would have thought that snow would temporarily stop Solar Power production. However, with the roof angle and slippery surface of Solar PV panels, it doesn’t take long for the snow to slip off and the panels to start generating … Continue reading →

Friends of the Earth take legal action over change in FiTs

The charity Friends of the Earth are taking legal action against the government, saying that its recent cut in the Solar PV tariff for new installations ahead of the consultation they were undertaking on the matter is unlawful. Read the … Continue reading →

Bedford Solar PV installation

Just want to say a big thanks Barry for a complete and professional service throughout. We are happy that we chose an installer that takes pride in his work as well as providing thorough information during installation. All components have been fitted tidily and I am now able to show off the install to friends and family. Will definitely recommend to others!

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 →

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.