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Carbon Reduction Programme selects Solar contractor

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

LOCAL renewable energy installation company Access Renewables has been selected by Middlesbrough Environment City and Middlesbrough Council to provide solar photovoltaic systems to  seven domestic properties as part of the Eco-Easterside project.

AR Logo SignThe project, funded by the Low Carbon Communities Challenge, aims to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from housing stock and public buildings in the Easterside area of Middlesbrough. One of the ways of doing so includes the installation of renewable energy systems such as Solar PV.

Access Renewables will be installing solar photovoltaic systems into seven  properties in the coming months, which will provide electricity generated from the sun. Any excess will also be fed into the National Grid.

Sean Collier, Business Development Manager at Access Renewables said: “We are delighted to be working with Middlesbrough Environment City and Middlesbrough Council on this pioneering project which is happening right on our doorstep. We’ll be making a positive difference to local residents and the local community as a whole through carbon reductions.”

In recent weeks the North East was announced as a poor performing region in terms of the number of renewable energy systems being installed – but Access Renewables are confident that the region is improving. Sean Collier comments “The project in Middlesbrough is just one of many we are working on in the region, so I’m sure the region will soon be benefiting from more installations. We feel that the region is behind others because of poor awareness and a myth that systems don’t work as well in the colder North East. This is complete nonsense – and any professional installer will be happy to demonstrate just how effective renewables are in the North East.”

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Middlesbrough’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor David Budd, is also a ward councillor for Easterside. He said: “We’re delighted that a local Tees Valley company will be installing this renewable energy equipment. Easterside is pioneering some imaginative ways to cut carbon emissions, such as these solar photovoltaic systems, and we anticipate more will be coming onstream in 2011.”

Work is expected to begin on the Solar PV installations in Middlesbrough by the end of the year.

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Work completes on three more Stockton schools

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Another three schools in the Stockton-on-Tees area are the latest to benefit from energy generated from the sun after a complete solar PV system was installed into each by local company Access Renewables.

Village Primary School, Thornaby CE School and Harewood Junior School now have a 1.08kw system installed after Stockton Borough Council successfully received funding from the npower Climate Cops programme which promotes energy issues amongst youngsters. Each system comes complete with a visual display unit which demonstrates the system performance and carbon savings.

Sean Collier of Access Renewables comments “This is the second lot of schools within the Stockton-On-Tees area which we have successfully installed an educational Solar PV system in. The systems are very popular with pupils, staff and visitors and highlight the effects a Solar PV system can have on energy in schools and the home.”

The systems were installed by Stockton-based company Access Renewables, and consisted of modules from North-East Solar PV manufacturer Romag.

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Work completes on innovative ‘Solar Field’

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Renewable energy installation company Access Renewables has recently completed an unusual solar installation which gained approval from the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, using ground-mounted solar modules to generate power in Danby Head, Whitby.

Modules mounted in field with recycled plastic framing system near to Whitby, N.Yorks.

Solar panels mounted in a field within the park boundary have been installed and are now producing electricity using the sun, generating around £1,500 in revenue for the system owners each year, which equates to over £37,000 over the expected system lifetime.

High-efficiency solar photovoltaic panels were mounted using a highly-durable, recycled plastic framing solution usually used on flat roofs, which is thought to be the first installation of it’s kind in the UK.

Sean Collier of Access Renewables comments “The client came to us with a request to install a system  in their nearby field. The field had a large gradient so we worked with a local groundwork contractor to propose a solution to the client. We assessed the options and the recycled plastic framing system was identified as the most ideal. It’s originally designed for flat roof installation, but we adapted it to suit the unusual conditions of the field.”

The idea of using solar modules in a field is very common across the continent but uptake in the UK has so far been rather slow. It’s particularly beneficial to farmers and land owners who are looking at investing into the equipment. All it takes is a relatively small area of land which could reap excellent benefits as a result of the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme. Under the scheme, owners of solar PV systems benefit from an excellent financial rewards which are guaranteed for the life of the system. Sean Collier adds “Everyone is waking up to Solar because of the incentives. There is a huge uptake in the North East alone which we are ideally placed to serve. They provide a guaranteed source of income for 25 years – it’s a very attractive proposition and in most cases beats putting your money into savings or pensions.”

Access Renewables is pleased to report an upturn in the number of enquiries and systems being installed since the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme went live on 1st April 2010.

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Clean Energy Cashback Scheme – Rates Confirmed!

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Access Renewables are pleased to receive the long-awaited results of the Feed-in tariff consultation held by the DECC which will become effective from the 1st April 2010 for Solar Photovoltaic installations.

The DECC has today confirmed that, under it’s Clean Energy Cashback Scheme, anyone who installs a solar PV system in the UK will be eligible to receive a set rate for each unit of energy that the system produces (kWh) plus an additional reward for any energy exported back to the National Grid.

All systems installed after 1st July 2009 will be eligible for the following rates:

  • Solar PV – Under 4kw (retrofit) – 41.3p
  • Solar PV – Under 4kw (new-build) – 36.1p
  • Solar PV – 4-10kw  – 36.1p
  • Solar PV – 10kw – 100kw  – 31.4p
  • Solar PV – 100kw – 5mw – 29.3p

This means that for an average home installing 2kw of Solar PV onto their roof (at an assumed cost of £12,500) using a Microgeneration Certification Scheme-approved contractor would receive around £850 per year, plus reduce their energy bills by around £150.

The new scheme will be managed by OFGEM and will be administered through the customers current electricity provider. The rates are expected to be tax-free, and index-linked.

We are expecting this recent announcement to increase the demand for Solar PV systems in the UK, and so we are encouraging customers to contact us as soon as possible. On the 31st March 2010, the Low Carbon Buildings Programme grant scheme for homeowners will close, as the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme is to replace this. However, you can apply for the grant now (and have 3 months to install) and also benefit from the new scheme. Most homeowners will be eligible for a grant of £2000-£2500.

However, there is currently a shortage of Solar inverters and some solar modules across Europe, and the new scheme is likely to make the things worsen. So in order to meet the deadline for the grant, and to ensure you can have a system installed in time we really stress that you should contact us without delay.

As an expanding business involved in the supply and installation of Solar PV systems, Access Renewables are delighted to receive confirmation of the new rates and the commitment to the industry shown by DECC and the Government. This new package will provide the basis on which we can expand as a business - as levels of trade increase, so too will our company in terms of employees, abilities and strength. Sean Collier of Access Renewables comments: “The new figures seem fair and in-line with other EU countries. This should provide a real incentive to homeowners, businesses and other organisations to install systems for which they will be rewarded for financially, and not forgetting the non-financial rewards of creating green energy of their own. The expected increase in installations will enevitably result in more jobs in our business and the industry in general.”

Link to the DECC’s press release: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/pn10_010/pn10_010.aspx

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The Access Renewables Solar Sale!

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!).

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Work completes on Solar Schools on Teesside

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Work has completed on the installation of solar photovoltaic systems into two Stockton schools as part of an educational programme.

 

Solar at Ingleby Mill Primary SchoolElectricity-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.  

  1. Access Renewables provides a range of systems including solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, wind turbines, ground and air source heat pumps and rainwater harvesting.
  2. Access Renewables are certified installers under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
  3. 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.
  1. Please contact Sean Collier – Access Renewables on 07534 252472 for further information, interviews or images.

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Solar PV grant closes to public sector projects

Monday, November 30th, 2009

The Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2E has today announced that it is no longer accepting applications for Solar Photovoltaics projects for local authorities, schools, charities and other not-for-profit organisations having allocated the entire solar PV ‘pot’ to existing applications.

The news was posted on the scheme website on 30th November 2009, and it means that any not-for-profit organisation who is planning on applying for the LCBP grant for Solar PV will no longer be able to achieve 50% funding from this scheme. All other technologies, including heat pumps, remain unaffected by this announcement and applications are being processed as usual.

Scheme now closed to Solar PV applications for public sector

Scheme now closed to Solar PV applications for public sector

Additionally, this recent announcement does not affect private grants for homeowners and the grant if upto £2500 to install solar PV on private properties will remain available until April 2010.

Today’s announcement isn’t the first time the scheme has closed after running out of funding. Earlier this year the scheme closed and the Department of Energy and Climate Change released further funding to ensure the industry would not grind to a halt. However, in April 2010 the government-led Clean Energy Cashback Scheme is to come into force which will provide a long term incentive to install renewable technologies such as solar PV and wind turbines. The new scheme is designed to replace the capital grants from Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Therefore we are not expecting the DECC or LCBP to announce any further funding for Solar PV projects.

Not-for-profit organisations are invited to discuss alternative methods of funding Solar PV installations with us to ensure there are no disruptions to project plans. We have access to alternative schemes and financing methods which will assist with the capital costs associated with the installation.

We will post any further news and announcements as they develop. For more information, visit the Low Carbon Buildings Programme website: http://www.lowcarbonbuildingsphase2.org.uk/

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