Category Archives: Solar Electricity

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How to make the most of your solar generated electricity

Solar Panels

We are often asked when we have installed a Solar Photovoltaic system what is the best way of using the power generated. This is an important question considering the feed-in tariff (FIT) rate will be £0.21 from the 1st April … Continue reading

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Therma Rise now Sanyo Solar Premium Installers

Therma Rise are delighted to announce they have been accepted under the Sanyo Solar Premium Installers scheme. You can now be assured that when we install a Sanyo Solar PV system for you your installation complies with the best practice … Continue reading

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Solar PV – Latest Update

It has been a turbulent few months for the Solar PV industry. If you’re having trouble keeping up with the latest news on the government’s feed-in tariff, you’re not alone. As there’s a general lack of clarity on the current … Continue reading

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DECC proposes 21p rate with December deadline

After weeks of speculation and uncertainty the Comprehensive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) document has been finally been published. Today, shortly after 10.30am, the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) revealed what lies ahead for solar power in the UK. … Continue reading

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Which type of photovoltaic solar panel (PV) is best for you?

Photovoltaic solar panels (PV) come in many different forms. Do you know your polycrystalline from your mono, or thin film from hybrid? The answer, unless you are in the industry is in all likelihood no. There are a number of … Continue reading

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Feed-in tariff cuts are coming – now is the time to invest in solar PV

The rates of return on the feed-in tariff are now much more generous than was planned and a cut is due (although there is still much debate on how much that cut will be). The date for the proposed reduction … Continue reading

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