It’s ShowTime!! In this newsletter we tackle the biggest question of our generation “jam first or cream!!” as we invite you to our County Show stands. We also update on our positive #ClimateAction including our new @RenaultZoe Electric Car & update on whats next in the Renewables Industry. Firstly we wish you all a happy
I think most will agree, our there’s no point dealing with National Politics & Politicians at present as they are literally busy achieving nothing with their heads buried in the Brexit sand with earplugs in! The only output we’ve seen from them in recent months is the backward step of closing the Feed In Tariff
Act now to secure as quick as 3 year payback on Renewable Power Installations If you, your friends or family want to install Solar or other renewable power system, we recommend you act swiftly. Following the removal of EU Tariffs on Solar panels recently. there has been a drop in installation costs. This coupled with
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is making good its commitment to reducing carbon use through the installation of solar panels at its headquarters near Allet. The organisation recently partnered with local experts, ZLC Energy to install a solar array on one of its building and is already reaping the rewards. Read the full article here
Some months ago, as the government began their slow but steady attack on the UK renewables industry, I chanced upon a Crowdfunder project set up by Luci Isaacson at Climate Vision. A few years ago, in the run up to COP15, Luci ran a carbon cutting project, calculating the cost-per-tonne of carbon savings as a
This month’s Business Cornwall featured an article from Helen Willett at Coodes, sharing her expert legal tips on what to be aware of if you are considering solar PV for your business- and highlighting that solar is still a lucrative investment for businesses. Solar PV is a simple option and great for businesses right now
FIT rates for Solar and Wind will change on the 1st April this year. To find what you’re looking for you need to know the date of installation and the size in kW. For solar PV you also need to know whether you receive the higher, middle or lower rate. Most private domestic installations will
The Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme was introduced on 1 April 2010, under powers in the Energy Act 2008. Through the use of FITs, DECC hopes to encourage deployment of additional small-scale (less than 5MW) low-carbon electricity generation, particularly by organisations, businesses, communities and individuals that have not traditionally engaged in the electricity market. This will
