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  Centrica warns of rising energy bills   Centrica, the largest British-based ‘Big Six’ member has warned that millions of households across the UK can expect their utility bills to rise over the coming ...

  DECC considers moving FiT cut   deadline       DECC is expected to move the deadline for FiT reductions by up to one month.   The next round of feed-in tariff cuts could ...

  The July cuts to the FiT     The DECC is set to finalise FiT rates for the future in the next fortnight. The announcement will include a new, lower FiT rate that will be effective from July 1.   ...

  22 GW of Solar PV to be installed before 2020   In order for the UK to reach Greg Barker’s publicly stated aim of 22GW of installed capacity by 2020, installation rates need to pick up significantly.   ...

Early predictions show that the numbers of installations not proceeding due to D rating issues may not be as high as originally thought.   The table below breaks down a sample of 745 EPCs completed in the past four weeks for the Solar PV ...

In news that will make life easier for many UK solar installers, from April 6 this year planning permission will no-longer be required to install solar PV or solar thermal on non-domestic buildings. The new rules will also mean that ...

  Supreme Court rejects DECC’s   appeal       After the Supreme Court today rejected the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) appeal over premature cuts to the feed-in tariff ...

  Solar PV will count towards meeting   EPC requirement     The Department of Energy and Climate Change has confirmed that a solar PV installation will count towards reaching a level D EPC ...

  Oldbury nuclear power station   turned off     The button to switch off the station was pressed at 11:00 GMT   Oldbury nuclear power station near Bristol has stopped ...

  Solar Partner is very proud to have installed a 32.34 kWp solar PV system on Mercedes Benz Head Office in Milton Keynes.  The main system components used are - Panels - Moser Baer Inverters - Fronius Mounting structure - ...

  What has been registered for FITs?   Overall figures   The recent figures from the register are summarised in this table.     ...

For those who have been caught up in the furore, the future is still uncertain. However, an element of hope has also been restored as the new Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, is welcomed into the fold

  DECC links FiT rates to Energy   Performance Certificate level D       DECC admits that linking the solar feed-in tariff level to EPC level D will constrict the solar PV market by 40 ...

  Consultation document proposes   controversial changes to the FiT   scheme     DECC’s Phase 2A consultation document proposes controversial changes to the FiT scheme that ...

  Chris Huhne resigns as Energy   Minister   The Director of Public Prosecutions has this morning announced that the Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, is to face criminal charges in connection with a speeding ...

  DECC to propose a cost control   mechanism for solar PV       The German-style degression model works by re-evaluating feed-in tariff rates every six months according to solar market ...

Last week the Government lost its appeal against the Court ruling in December that its proposals to change the FiT tariff rates for solar PV were unlawful. However, the Government is now seeking leave to appeal to the higher level – the ...

All of the coverage from this week’s events and the Court of Appeal’s decision can be found in today’s newsletter.

26 January 2012
The Government has had their appeal heard, but lost it (on different grounds). This give the Government the right to appeal through the Supreme Court. We called DECC this morning for clarification and the statement we was read: in summary, is that ...

20 January 2012
  The FiT story so far (complete with   happy ending)     The UK solar industry has finally been offered some hope as DECC published future FiT rates. At last – I finally have ...

FiT decision day   So, this Friday the 13th is shaping up to be an important day for the Solar PV industry. The day when we all find out what’s happening with the FiT rate. Solar Partner has been thinking about what ...

  DECC revises FiT budget; adds £197   million to spending cap   Published on 10 January 2012 Updated on 10 January 2012   DECC has revised the FiT budget to include ...

Solar Partner would like to thank all our Customers and Suppliers for your support in 2011 and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.   Solar Partner will be closed over the holiday period from 23rd December 2011 to 3rd ...

The commons debate regarding the Government's proposed cut to the feed-in tariff for solar power has resulted in a defeat for the opposition by 292 to 220, a majority of 72.   The defeat means that the previous proposed cut-off ...

  Solar Partner was commissioned to design and install a dual function, photovoltaic glass glass laminate canopy for Shenley Church End Parish Council's new offices.   The custom designed glass canopy forms an attractive ...

Solar Partner has spoken to a Policy Maker at the Department of Energy and Climate Change and have been advised that NO decision has yet been made regarding the current tarriffs however the present rates are open to consultation which will run ...

Solar Partner is proud to have completed a 21.6 kWp solar PV installation for Carington Estates Ltd. on one of their south facing grain stores.  The system comprises 90 x 240 Wp Moser Baer panels supported by 5 Fronius inverters. The system ...

Solar Partner is proud to have joined the CLA (Country Land & Business Assocation).     

Bedfordshire Farmer Makes Energy While the Sun Shines   PV System Details: System size: 26.125 kWp / 181 m2 Annual output (estimated): 22,424 kWh Annual FIT income (estimated): £7,041 Annual CO2 savings (estimated): ...

Solar Partner is proud to be supplying and installing 110 solar PV panels on a farm roof. The completed system will provide in excess of 20,800 kWh (in the first year) of clean renewable electricity to the farm.  For more ...

  Solar Partner is proud to recycle 105 thin film solar panels that were installed on a National Trust Building.   Solar Partner is a PV Cycle collection point and offers the service to receive & collect damaged or ...

  Solar Partner is appointed to design, supply, install and commission a 21.15 kWp solar PV system on the south facing farm roof in Buckinghamshire.  Planning application works are in progress.

  Moser Baer “Best in Class” with 5   Star Rating says TUV     Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd (MBPV) has been awarded the prestigious 5 Star Rating Certificate by TÜV Rheinland ...

25 March 2011
  Tariffs and Budget   The Budget might have been greener.  And the fast track review of feed-in tariffs means that large scale solar farms may not be economical if tariffs  for >50kWp systems are reduced to ...

 

  Solar power industry set to lock   horns with state   Britain's fledgling solar power industry is gearing up for a fight over the Government's review of the solar subsidies scheme. ...

    Solar Partner is installing a 3.525 kWp solar PV energy system on Little Horwood Village Hall in Buckinghamshire.  

Renewable Heat Incentive revealed today Solar thermal systems will benefit from Government-backed incentives from October 2012. Finally, after months of anticipation, the UK Government has revealed what the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will look ...

  Moser Baer, World's No. 2 Disc Maker, Bets   on Solar Panels Over Blu-Rays   Moser Baer India Ltd., the world’s second-largest maker of blank discs, expects its solar unit to dominate within five ...

18 February 2011
  Feed In Tariff Review       On 7th February Energy Secretary Chris Huhne launched the first comprehensive review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) scheme following growing evidence that large ...

    Solar Partner is appointed to design, supply, install and commission a 25.85 kWp solar PV system on a Farm building in Bedfordshire.  

Customers face huge bill for wind farms that don't work in the cold   The failure of Britain’s wind farms to produce electricity in the extreme cold will cost billions of pounds, create an economic crisis and lead to ...

  Energy shortage is a global concern   Could we be facing a supply shortage as the demand for electricity continues to increase? More fuel efficiency is needed both at home and in industry to beat the deficit. ...

Solar Partner completes 3.825 kWp PV System at Giffard Park for Mr Dancaster.     PV System Details: System size:            ...

  Solar Partner has been appointed to install a new 3.825kWp PV system on a house in Giffard Park and has a further 6 projects in the pipeline.     PV System Details: System size:    ...

  Mike & Liz live in Cranfield and have just had a 3.825 kWp Solar PV System installed by Solar Partner Ltd. Mike decided to have a solar PV system installed on his rear Southeast-facing roof, to generate clean electricity and drive ...

  Farmers plough the way for solar power in   the UK       Frankel’s 3kW barn roof system earns him £1,700 of income a year   UK farmers are set to profit quite ...

  Met Office report: global warming evidence is 'unmistakable' A new climate change report from the Met Office and its US equivalent has provided the "greatest evidence we have ever had" that ...

  Britain’s only ‘Green’ island suffers from   heat exhaustion       The isle of Eigg is completely reliant on renewable electricity.   The Scottish ...

  June Budget 2010 is good for renewables       The future of renewable energy in the UK looks set for success as the Budget doesn't break any promises.   While the Budget announced on ...

  Report points towards zero carbon Britain   by 2030       Utilising renewables, the UK has the potential to reach zero carbon status by 2030 According to a report ...

  PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts UK   market will increase five-fold throughout   2010         PricewaterhouseCoopers expects that the UK market will ...

    Warning - cloned modules and   transformerless inverters       The UK Solar industry faces hazards from rapid market development.   ...

UK farmers set to benefit from UK FiT       UK farmers can now benefit from the sun - in more ways than one.   Now that the UK feed-in tariff is in place, UK farmers are set for ...

  Government announces new ‘green’   investment bank     New green investment bank will provide a mix of government and private sector funding to ...

    Britain bakes and it is going to get even hotter       Britain may have baked in Mediterranean-style temperatures on the ...

  Nissan reveals electric motoring prices           The Leaf is supposed to create a market for electric cars that will enable Nissan to launch more models in the future.   The ...

  A green investment bank and national programme of home insulation will be top of the agenda for the new Government. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent   Published: 7:44PM BST ...

  Europe to examine case for bigger   CO2 cuts   Tuesday, 11 May 2010       By Roger Harrabin Environment analyst, BBC News  Connie Hedegaard will examine the ...

Oil slick hits Chandeleur Islands off   Louisiana but in a solar powered   world this could not happen!   The islands are the second oldest national ...

Podcast: What does the Feed-in tariff mean for households? The Ecologist Great podcast from the Ecologist on what the Feed-in tariff means for households, and why you should get involved. ...

World Solar Photovoltaic Market Grew to 7.3 Gigawatt in 2009   World solar photovoltaic (PV) market* installations reached a record high of 7.3 gigawatt (GW) in 2009, representing growth of 20% over the previous ...

Solar Partner to open new office and showroom on 10 May 2010 in the distibution city Milton Keynes. Stratigically located in near the M1 motorway, Solar Partner is ideally placed to supply solar panels and distribute Solar Partner Sunverter ...

  'Paltry' Copenhagen carbon pledges point to 3C world       Poorer nations are unlikely to make a low-carbon switch without a Western lead. Pledges made ...

    Solar-powered boat Türanor raises hopes   of a sun-fuelled future   Makers hopeful that maiden voyage of world's largest solar-powered catamaran will ...

Solar plane prototype in first test flight   A prototype solar-powered plane has made its first full test flight - coming closer to the goal of using solar energy to fly around the world.   The Solar ...

  Feed-in tariff starts to generate cash   Householders with small-scale green energy systems will receive up to £1,000 a year for electricity generated under the feed-in tariff scheme ...

Solar cells made through oil-and-water 'self-assembly' Researchers have demonstrated a simple, cheap way to create self-assembling electronic devices using a property crucial to salad dressings. It uses the fact that oil- ...

Britain faces 'oil crunch' within five years. An oil crunch more serious than the financial crisis threatens to strike Britain within five years   Consumers face a spike in costs for heating, transport, food and other goods, ...

Since the release of the feed-in tariff rates (of up to 41.3p/kWh), for the UK Solar Partner expects a large amount of PV uptake within the next couple of years. 


The UK feed-in tariff rates have now been finalized, offering its residents a financial incentive for producing renewable energy. The government has confirmed the proposed rate, which will begin to take effect from April 1, 2010.


 
Solar Partner provides corporate, small business and individual domestic customers with solar PV energy systems. We offer free no obligation surveys, system design, product supply and installation of your Solar Photovoltaic system for the Midlands area including Milton Keynes, Northampton, Buckinghamshire and Luton areas. Solar Partner is an MCS accredited company and completes all works in accordance with G83 & G59.
 
We design, build and install solar PV systems of any type and size; from domestic installation to small businesses to large commercial farms and office buildings including schools. Creating efficient attractive PV energy systems that perform well in the UK climate, we can help you reduce your electricity bills and generate income through the Feed in tariff (FiT).  Using our solar computer software PVSOL we can design a solar system to optimise the kWh output from your roof to ensure that you obtain a high FiT return. Our goal is to reduce your carbon foot print and to ensure that you maximise your return on investment.

Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, we also work with companies, individual customers and farmers in the surrounding areas Bedford, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Luton, Cambridge, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Towcester Wellingborough and Dunstable to provide excellent value for money solar energy installations.
 
Solar energy for Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire
If you live in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire areas, Solar Partner can help. We can design, supply, install and commission a solar PV energy system suitable for your needs. Our experience in solar photovoltaic’s, project management and construction will ensure the best system for you at competitive price. 
Solar Power for residential and domestic houses
If you have a south, east or west facing roof that is exposed to the sun then we can design a solar polycrystalline panel system for you. Maximising your roof area we will install a roof mounting system that will maintain the water integrity of your roof whist providing you with a highly efficient and value for money solar power system. Make money from you roof today - earn 41.3 pence for every kilowatt you produce and extra 3.0 pence for every kilowatt you export to the national grid. Payback periods can be as low as 8 years giving you 17 years of free electricity. Increase the value of your home whilst reducing your carbon foot print.    
 
Solar photovoltaic energy for - Farms  
Solar Partner is working with many farmers in Bedford, Aylesbury, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Northampton and Hertford to install quality solar power systems on their barns and outbuilding roofs. Solar Partner understands the needs of farmers and how much electricity they need and when. Solar PV electricity reduces the farms annual operating costs whilst providing a regular income stream from the FiT payments. Solar PV will also protect farms against rising electricity prices enabling better financial planning.
Solar photovoltaic energy for - Commercial buildings  
Solar Partner is working with many companies in Milton Keynes, Bedford, Cambridge, Northampton and Hertford to install quality solar power systems on their business premises roofs. Solar Partner understands the needs of building managers and company owners. Solar Partner can help you to make more use from your roof whilst reducing your electricity bill providing a regular income stream from the FiT payments. A Solar energy system will also protect you and your company against rising electricity prices to enable better financial planning.
Solar Polycrystalline and Monocrystalline Panels for standalone systems
Solar Partner is an active solar energy company in Newport Pagnell area. We sell solar panels for caravans, narrow boats and remote applications. We also supply charges control regulators, electrical cabling, connectors and mounting systems.
Solar energy products
With state of the art computer aided design software we are able to ensure the best solar system for your building. We use leading SMA, Diehl AKO and Fronius inverters together with best in Class Moser Baer solar panels and Hilti mounting systems to provide efficient and best quality solar PV installations. All projects are completed in accordance with G83, G59 and MCS requirements.
PV Cycle
Solar Partner is a PV Cycle collection point meaning that once your solar panels have reached the end of the their usable life we can ensure they are recycled to minimise the impact on our environment. You only need one company to assist you with your every aspect of your solar Photovoltaic installation.
 
Solar Partner Ltd. 19 London Road, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire. 
 
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