Solar Thermal and Solar PV
There are many benefits and incentives to be had from installing Solar Thermal
and other solar technologies such as Solar PV...
Benefits of Solar Thermal
- You'll be able to claim the Renewable Heat Incentive from its launch in 2011.
- Produce up to 1/3 of your hot water.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by up to 530kg.
- Reduce heating bills by up to £65 p/a.
Benefits of Solar PV
- Sell electricity back to the grid via the Feed-In Tariff.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by up to 1 tonne.
- Reduce energy bills by up to £200 p/a.
- Up to 10% tax-free return-on-investment.
- Calculate potential profit with the Solar Guide Solar PV Feed-In Tariff Calculator.
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They inspired confidence at every stage of the job. They came a number of times at my request to look at different variations of the job and at no time did I feel that they were pressuring me in to making a decision. Job was completed quickly with minimum disruption and they were really helpful... On by Mr Roth from Gateshead |
Very professional and competitive, from the initial contact to the installation itself. The work was completed (as estimated) within 7 hours and I was generating. They also helped with the completion of the FIT application form I would highly recommend them. On by Anthony from Hexham |
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Really impressive easy to understand information prior to installation. Clear documentation. Helpful and friendly, efficient service. On by Pauline from Stoke Gifford |
A refreshing immediate response. An on site meeting and two way conversation without any sales pressure. Decided that Bharvik's Team was always going to be my choice. His attention to the client's concerns and the working team of roofers and electrician are 5 Star. Thankyou for a job well done. On by Roger from Brockworth |
DocSolar is a family run business, with a real professional team. I got the quote and decided that docsolar were the vendor of choice, not solely on price, but the feel that you get from the people that you deal with. My panels were 16 x 250W for a total of 4kW. Derek, one of the founders, went... On by Rod from Bolton |
a very professional and efficient organisation. Agreed schedules for fitting which were agreed at acceptance of quote were kept, general workmanship was excellent carried out by people who were polite, friendly and efficient. No complaints, would recommend to anyone considering a pv installation. On by Donald from Birmingham |
Solar PV Feed-In Tariff Calculator
With the recent launch of the Government's Feed-In Tariff, electricity generating solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are now a viable proposition for domestic households.
With a guaranteed 25 year income installations can pay for themselves in under 10 years, with any revenue generated thereafter being pure tax-free profit.
Whilst it's easy to generalise these figures every installation and circumstance is unique and for that reason it's important to research the viability of Solar PV for your own specific requirement.
Try our neutral and un-biased Solar PV Feed-In Tariff calculator to assess feasibility. If it works for you then please ensure you request quotes from MCS certified installers to benefit from the feed-in tariff.
Government Grants and Incentives for Solar
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Solar panels and the Green Deal
October 2012 saw the launch of the Green Deal, a Government scheme which is set to revolutionise Britain's poorly insulated and ageing housing stock. Through the scheme customers will be able to apply for funding from the end of January 2013 to install energy efficiency home improvements including solar panels and other microgeneration technologies.
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Feed-in Tariff for Solar PV
The Feed-In Tariff, also known as FIT, became available in the UK on April 1 2010 and is the electricity sector of the Clean Energy Cash Back scheme - a Government-backed scheme that pays people who create their own electricity using green technology including solar PV panels.
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Renewable Heat Incentive for Solar Thermal
Homeowners, businesses and communities wishing to benefit from reduced energy bills and environmentally friendly technology will be able to do so through the upcoming Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Solar Thermal.
Solar PV & Solar Water Heating Information
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Solar Panel Grants
Homeowners that generate their own electricity or hot water from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar PV or solar thermal panels can receive regular payments via the Feed-in Tariff or Renewable Heat Incentive.
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Solar Thermal
Solar thermal panels convert the Sun's solar energy into hot water to complement your existing domestic hot water supply. The technology uses evacuated tube or flat-plate collector panels coupled with a twin-coil cylinder normally located within your airing cupboard. A typical installation can supply up to 1/3 of your hot water all year round.
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Solar PV
Solar PV technology is an extremely underused technology within the UK which can provide huge cost savings to a domestic household whilst also generating income via the Clean Energy Cashback feed-in tariff by selling back unused energy to your energy supplier.
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Solar Panels
Solar panels come in a variety of different types and technologies all suited to varying situations and requirements. The two main types of panel are differentiated by their output of either electricity (solar PV) or hot water (solar thermal).
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Solar Power
Solar power has been harnessed for many years but only in the least few years has solar technology become economically viable for use in the domestic household. Solar thermal can provide hot water all-year round whilst solar PV can cut up to £200 off your energy bills and provide a passive income via the Government's feed-in tariff.
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