There is a lot of information available about how much money a switch to solar can earn and save you, but before you commit to a solar installer you should be sure that all the costs for installing solar panels are included in your quote. Having an understanding of what should be included in the price will help you protect yourself from unscrupulous installers with aggressive, and often misleading, sales techniques. Forewarned is forearmed. Here are all the additional costs that a good solar installer will tell you about to help you make sure your investment is worthwhile. Read the rest of this entry »
SunSolagy are backed by the Consumer Protection Association
When it comes to choosing a contractor to work on your home, it pays to select one that offers you protection for your investment and peace of mind knowing that your work is being carried out by trustworthy professionals. Here at SunSolagy we’ve always known the importance of trust, so to offer our customers the utmost confidence we’re proud to announce that we’ve joined the Consumer Protection Association (CPA).
Consumer Protection Association
The CPA is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and is an association of fully vetted and accredited home improvement contractors from all aspects of the industry right across Britain. Vetting is very comprehensive to ensure all members are professionally competent and trade with integrity. Members are consistently vetted throughout their membership to ensure that standards are upheld. Read the rest of this entry »
In a time of low interest rates and jumpy stock markets the returns on solar power have offered a safe investment for customers who opted to make the most of the government’s generous Feed in Tariffs (FITs). However, in a government report issued today which states that pay back tariffs are set to be drastically reduced in April 2012, potential customers must act fast to catch the tail end of the solar power windfall. Read the rest of this entry »
Solar power has been gaining in popularity for many years and a whole host of ‘A’ list celebrities are helping to push the trend even further.
Solar All Stars
Top solar star has to be the actor, screen writer and director Edward Norton. The star of ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and ‘The Painted Veil’ established ‘BP Solar Neighbors’ in 2003. The project is a charity that pledges to install solar panels in the home of a low-income family in California each time a celebrity invests in solar panels for their own property. Read the rest of this entry »
Sanyo, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electronic goods, has created a monument to solar power in the form of a solar powered building to overshadow all others; and it’s a feat of modern architecture.
The colossal Solar Ark, named for its gently curved boat shape, is over 1,000ft wide and an astonishing 120ft tall. The exterior of the ark is panelled with of over 5,000 solar panels that generate over 500,000kWh of green energy a year. The ark has been described by Sanyo as an ambassador for environmentally responsible energy and is located next to Sanyo’s semiconductor factory in Gifu. Read the rest of this entry »
The Renewable Energy Association set up the REAL Assurance Scheme for the benefit of consumers considering an investment in small scale home energy generation systems.
Where you see the REAL Assurance Scheme logo, you can rest assured the company displaying it will be committed to abiding by the high standards demanded by the organisation’s Consumer Code.
When considering a solar power installation, REAL says you should only approach companies who are members of their Assurance Scheme, and only enter into a contract with a solar company certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Read the rest of this entry »
Last year, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis spoke on the BBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine show about the benefits of solar panel installations.
Martin Lewis had been praising solar power on his website and he discussed the benefits, mentioning savings on an average annual electricity bill of around £100 and earnings from the Feed in Tariffs of around £800 saying these were good incentives for a solar power installation. Read the rest of this entry »
The first episode in the new series of BBC’s Dragons’ Den saw four of the five dragons in a bidding battle to invest in a Yorkshire based solar panel installation business.
As you can see in this Dragons’ Den first episode You Tube clip, Deborah Meaden, already sold on the concept of solar panels, commented: “It’s actually quite simple, if you’ve got any money sitting in your bank earning you tuppance, take it out of the bank, put 16 panels on your roof, and you will earn 10 per cent, tax free.” Read the rest of this entry »
When you are investing in solar pv panels, it is vitally important to choose the right solar installation company. One that is committed to a quality solar installation and who fits only the very best quality, highest efficiency solar pv panels so that you get the most energy possible to power your appliances. And one that guarantees its work – and the reliability of its service and aftercare. Read the rest of this entry »
One thing we’ve found when talking to homeowners considering a solar panel installation is that they are worried about the costs of on-going maintenance.
Whilst the installation costs can quickly be recouped through energy savings, some homeowners think that maintaining solar panels is expensive and could eat into their return.
At SunSolagy we are keen to dispel this myth and highlight the fact that solar pv systems require hardly any maintenance and are covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. Read the rest of this entry »
