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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully renewed our Microgeneration Certification Scheme Installer accreditation for Solar PV with our new assessment body ELECSA, whilst adding Solar Thermal to our direct product range.
Having already achieved MCS status for Solar Photovoltaic installations with BRE in 2009, we decided to switch to ELECSA to provide our assessments for 2010, which means we can continue to provide quality Solar PV installations to customers.
The assessment procedure assesses our quality management systems, installation standards and personnel training which ensures that all installations carried out by us will be eligible for the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme (also known as Feed-in tariff scheme) and the forthcoming Renewable Heat Incentive expected to be launched in April 2011.
The Solar PV and Solar Thermal accreditations join our existing ELECSA Microgeneration Certification Scheme accreditation for Heat Pumps. Karen Jones, Managing Director of Access Renewables comments “The MCS scheme is a vital part of installing renewables in the UK and so we are delighted to be awarded accreditation for a further 12 months. It demonstrates our commitment to a high level of care, quality and satisfaction”.
In addition to the MCS accredition, the company has also recently undergone a routine audit by the Renewable Energy Association’s REAL Assurance Scheme which audits the compnies activities in Sales and Marketing.
Tags: Accredited Installer, Approved Installer, MCS, Microgeneration Certification Scheme
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
We are very aware of the current shortage of solar equipment including modules and inverters at the moment, which is affecting all installers across Europe. However we’ve been hard at work creating a series of special offers which we will guarantee to install within 21 days, or we’ll give you £100. It’s as simple as that.
Many installers are currently struggling to obtain equipment, and in many cases installation lead times are in excess of 10 weeks. Here at Access Renewables, we’ve secured stock to ensure that all of our special offer systems from now until the end of this year will be installed within 21 days. And that includes the most popular shortage items such as inverters from Fronius and SMA.
We’ve announced this industry-leading guarantee as customers seek quicker ways to benefit from the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme. We’ll ensure new systems are installed to benefit from the expected Summer sunshine!
Visit the Homeowners section of our website to view the most recent offers. The offers are based on physical stock, and so are available on a first-ordered, first-served basis – so act quickly! We will be updating the offers as stock changes.
Tags: solar offers, solar prices, solar PV installations, solar PV installer
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Renewable energy installation company Access Renewables has moved into larger premises in Stockton On Tees from its previous base in Middlesbrough as a result of reported success.
Access Renewables installs green energy systems such as solar and heat pumps into homes, businesses and schools across the North East, and on the back of an upturn in demand for such products, the company has expanded into supplying them to other installers too.
Sean Collier of Access Renewables comments “We’ve seen a good increase in installations on the back of schemes such as the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme and the Carbon Trust’s interest-free loan scheme, and in order to continue servicing clients we’ve decided to relocate to larger premises. This will also allow us to diversify by also creating a wholesale division which will focus on supplying existing and new installation businesses with renewable energy products .”
The company has moved into premises in Stockton, near to Bowesfield and Preston Farm industrial estates. The premises will be the sole base of the company for both it’s installation and wholesale operations, and the building will be installed with solar panels in the near future to provide green power to the building and to demonstrate the systems to potential customers.
Tags: expansion, installer, relocation
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
 £250 off selected systems We are pleased to announce a January Sale of our own on our three most popular Solar PV systems for homeowners. We already have some fantastic package prices available on the Mitsubishi 185w systems between 1.48kw and 2.22kw which we have publicised for the past 3 or 4 months now – however we are also offering a further £250 off these systems, which means you can now get the 8 panel Mitsubishi PV-TD185MF5 system, fully-installed for only £6,749.99 inclusive of VAT and a grant of £2500.
But you better hurry! You must make an enquiry to us by the end of January and also apply for grant funding from The Energy Saving Trust by 31st March 2010 – after this time the grant will no longer be available! Plus, you’ll benefit from the new feed-in tariff from April 2010 on all of our systems.
To see more information on these offers, click HERE to go straight to our special offer page. Remember this is only for domestic customers in England and Wales – if you are in Scotland the grant amount differs (and it’s actually better!).
Tags: january sale, Solar PV
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Work has completed on the installation of solar photovoltaic systems into two Stockton schools as part of an educational programme.
 Electricity-producing solar panels have been installed into Ingleby Mill Primary School in Ingleby Barwick and Bader Primary School in Thornaby as part of a programme launched by npower and Stockton Borough Council.
The npower climate cops programme runs green-themed activities for schools across the UK, and provides grants for energy-efficiency projects which are designed to reduce the Carbon Dioxide production and energy costs at the schools. The programme engages pupils with important climate change issues.
The installer chosen by Stockton Borough Council and npower was Middlesbrough-based installer Access Renewables. Sean Collier from Access Renewables said “We were delighted to be part of the programme as installers and we fully support the npower Climate Cops programme as it highlights the importance of energy efficiency in schools. The systems we have installed will save both energy and money for the schools, whilst being a visible reminder to pupils, staff and visitors to the school.”
The systems have also been installed with a display unit in both schools so that pupils can monitor the system performance regularly.
- Access Renewables provides a range of systems including solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, wind turbines, ground and air source heat pumps and rainwater harvesting.
- Access Renewables are certified installers under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
- For more information regarding the npower Climate Cops programme, please contact npower press contacts. For comments from Stockton Borough Council, please contact their press contacts directly.
- Please contact Sean Collier – Access Renewables on 07534 252472 for further information, interviews or images.
Tags: installation, installers, npower, photovoltaic, Solar PV, stockton
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Renewable energy installation company Access Renewables has moved into larger premises in Middlesbrough from its original base in Bishop Auckland in a bid to move closer to a number of key customers across Teesside and to prepare for expected growth.
The company has won several contracts in the Tees Valley in recent months and has outgrown its original base in Coundon, Bishop Auckland. Therefore the company wanted larger premises which would be best positioned to serve clients both now and in the future.
Karen Jones of Access Renewables comments “We’ve won a number of contracts in recent months so we needed larger office and warehouse accommodation to cope with demand. At the same time, we were conscious that a large proportion of our business was being carried out on Teesside. Therefore a move to Teesside seemed logical.” Karen continued: “Our new premises not only allow us room to expand in the near future, but will also bring us closer to more clients within the Tees Valley.”
The move also prepares the company for an expected increase in workload as a result of the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme which is due to start in April 2010. Although the exact details have yet to be announced, the industry expects that companies and individuals who generate their own electricity using solar or wind will receive cash-back estimated to be around 3 times the price of purchased electricity. Such schemes are in operation throughout Europe and are hugely popular.
Sean Collier adds “The new tariffs mean that Solar PV has become more of an attractive investment, and boosted by the availability of a £2500 grant available until April next year, we are urging homeowners to install systems without delay. Similarly, not-for-profit organisations can still access a grant of 50%”
The company is now based on Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough. Access Renewables design and install Solar PV systems which comply fully with both the Low Carbon Buildings Programme grant scheme, and the new feed-in tariff scheme. The installer covers the entire country, and installs systems into hundreds of buildings each year.
Tags: office move
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Following the recent announcement regarding local competitor AAG Swepco Limited entering into administration (here), we are offering advice and guidance to their customers to minimise the effect the closure of their business has on any ongoing projects.
Access Renewables are offering to match the price and specification of a number of products and services. In addition to this, we can also provide advice and assistance with any grant funding applications which you have submitted. In a number of cases, we are able to transfer the details.
Should you wish to order products and services from us, we aim to keep to a similar schedule – ensuring a smooth, hassle-free transition. For assistance, please contact us using our website, or call us on 01388 606024.
Access Renewables provide a wide range of renewable energy systems and services, are members of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme and the OFT-approved REAL code for renewable energy companies, ensuring complete confidence in our abilities.
* Price and specification match is available on a wide range of products and services. *We will endeavour to match specification, however in some cases this may not be possible. *We will endeavour to match any genuine quotation, however we reserve the right to remove or amend this offer for any reason at any time.
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
A renewable energy company based in the North East has announced it is to hold a series of web seminars to introduce the basic aspects of installing renewable energy systems into homes.
County Durham-based Access Renewables is to use the internet to hold online seminars which are will provide homeowners with an opportunity to explore the various options associated with the installation of a renewable energy system.
 Click the logo to sign-up to the next webinar The 30-minute seminars will introduce participants to the range of renewable energy systems available, the availability of grants and funding, and how each technology can be applied. Each participant will be given a link to the secure seminar area which will include a presentation, hosted by Sean Collier of Access Renewables. Participants can also use the seminar to ask questions in a more informal setting.
Sean Collier of Access Renewables comments “We’ve been looking for a way to engage with our potential customers, and particularly those who are in the early stages of looking for a renewable energy system and installer. Almost all of our domestic customers seek assistance and guidance prior to choosing a system and so by offering our expert knowledge and opinions at a relatively early stage, our customers can make a more of an informed decision.”
The company is offering the free web seminars to homeowners throughout the UK, however they are expected to be hugely popular. Sean Collier adds “The number of places on each web seminar is limited, as we aim to provide a rather relaxed and informal session”. Interested individuals can sign-up for the seminar via the installers website www.accessrenewables.co.uk and can do so from any Internet-connected PC.
There are also plans to extend the seminars to introduce renewable energy to small and medium-sized businesses, to introduce them to the various tax savings and finance options available. Access Renewables are also believed to be the first renewable energy installer in the country to use web seminars as a way of interacting with potential customers.
Tags: advice, domestic, homeowners, web seminar, webinar
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Access Renewables, providers of turnkey Renewable Energy installations and projects to educational, commercial and domestic clients throughout the UK, has joined the Repairing Britain Campaign.
 Repairing Britain is supported by Access Renewables Repairing Britain is designed to boost the UK economy by stimulating the construction industry and encouraging the public and local authorities to take an interest in the maintenance of their homes and community buildings.
Based in County Durham, Access Renewables is a fresh, innovative company providing retro-fit renewable energy systems to housing stocks of local authorities and housing associations and is actively involved in schemes to retrofit properties throughout the UK.
The Company installs systems which are designed to address the global threat of climate change by reducing CO2 emissions. These include Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Wind Turbines, Ground and Air-source Heat Pumps and Rainwater Harvesting.
Access Renewables envisages that renewable energy systems will be in operation in all buildings in the future, delivering clean power and achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions, and is dedicated to reducing the CO2 emissions of all clients, large or small.
As part of its support for Repairing Britain, Access Renewables will encourage its employees, customers and potential to sign the campaign’s petition on the Downing Street website, requesting a reduction in VAT on property repair work to 5 percent.
Sean Collier of Access Renewables said:
“Our business aims to reduce the carbon emissions of buildings through the effective use of renewable energy. There is a natural synergy between the Repairing Britain campaign and our own values which is why we support it fully. We are encouraging anyone we are in contact with to sign the petition requesting a reduction in VAT on property repair which would aid the construction industry economy immensely.”
Vicky Banham, campaign spokesman, said:
“As a company we are striving to reduce our carbon emissions and helping customers to do so which gives us goals in common with Access Renewables. It is encouraging to see, on a weekly basis, more like minded companies joining our cause and recognising the contribution the campaign could make to reducing emissions from the built environment.”
Enquiries to:
| Rok plc |
www.rokgroup.com |
| Vicky Banham |
Tel: 01823 446024 |
| Redleaf Communications Ltd |
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| Emma Kane/ Rebecca Sanders-Hewett /Kathryn Hurford |
Tel: 020 7566 6700rok@redleafpr.com |
| Access Renewables Limited |
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| Sean Collier |
Tel: 01388 606024
sean.collier@accessrenewables.co.uk |
Notes to Editors:
- § Rok plc’s shares are listed on the Official List of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol ROK.
- § The Group specialises in low risk, relationship based service delivery providing new build, planned repairs and refurbishment and response maintenance services that are tailored to local needs and customers’ wishes supported by the resources and expertise of one of the industry’s leading players.
- § Further information on the Group can be accessed at www.rokgroup.com
Tags: campaigns, Industry, repairing britain
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009
A new renewable energy company set-up in the North East has announced ambitious plans for expansion, bucking the national trend of job losses and cut-backs.
County Durham-based Access Renewables plan to bring around 10 new jobs to the area in the next 12 to 18 months to cope with the rising demand for its renewable energy products and services, which include solar panels and wind turbines. The jobs are expected to be within the specialist installation teams, which are highly-trained to install the systems.
The company was launched earlier this year by experienced industry professionals from the area, and since launch has secured a number of contracts and distributorship agreements as the country embraces the green approach to generating heat and power using renewable sources.
To aid the growth of the business, the company managed to secure funding and expertise from the North East England Investment Centre which will accelerate its growth, bringing much needed jobs to the area sooner.
Karen Jones, Managing Director said “The north east is an ideal location to start and grow a business due to its excellent support facilities, and even more so that it’s regarded as the worldwide expertise centre for renewable energy technologies.”
The company was started by Karen Jones and Sean Collier, two business leaders from Teesside who have been involved in the renewable energy industry for some time. Having worked for another company in the industry, they felt the time was right to create a new company committed to reducing the carbon emissions to clients who are keen to embrace innovative technologies, whilst securing a reliable and green source of energy.
Karen Jones also comments “We are looking forward to expanding our business using the excellent resources available in the North East.”
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