December 2011 - News Archive
30 December 2011
Sustainability Champions announced
Homeowners who've installed microgeneration technologies such as solar photovoltaic panels on their properties are among those who have been crowned sustainability champions by EDF Energy. The gas and electricity provider has announced the 11 winners of its Team Green Britain Heroes programme, all of whom have been chosen because of their actions in reducing carbon [...]
29 December 2011
Clean your solar panels in the New Year
There's no doubt that having a solar panel installed on your roof can be a great way to cut down on the amount of electricity you take from the grid. Indeed, those who have already taken steps to have solar photovoltaic panels installed will likely be enjoying decreased utilities bills this winter. If you want [...]
28 December 2011
Is my property suitable for solar?
During the height of winter, a significantly higher amount of power is used across the UK in order to keep homes well lit and cosy warm. But this also means that our electricity metres are spinning frantically, so it could be the perfect time to find an environmentally-friendly option that will help you to reduce [...]
23 December 2011
Do solar panels still work in winter?
Since solar panels are designed to convert the sun's energy to electricity, many of those who are thinking about installing the systems might be wondering if they will work during the winter. To answer this question, it's important to understand that solar photovoltaic panels create electricity from light – not heat. Even when there's ice [...]
22 December 2011
Solar panel companies ‘could be affected by FiT changes’
Manufacturers of solar photovoltaic panels could be affected by the changes made to the government's feed-in tariff scheme, according to the National Home Improvement Council. Andrew Leech, director at the organisation, explained that the cutting of the financial incentive has had an impact on a number of firms that produce and install PV solar panels, [...]
21 December 2011
FiT subsidy cut ‘ruled legally flawed’
Householders who were considering installing solar panels on the roof of their property before the government cut the feed-in tariff rate could be encouraged to hear that the High Court has ruled the slashing of the subsidy as legally flawed. According to the BBC, Friends of the Earth and two solar panels companies took the [...]
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