SOLAR FOR HOMES

Bright Green Energy is a microgeneration (MCS) accredited solar PV installer. Our service includes the design, supply & installation of a complete solar pv system.  Prices are fully inclusive with no hidden costs or extras. The price we quote includes everything.  We are fully accredited with the Low Carbon Building program. We can install a solar pv system that will allow you to receive the new Feed-in-Tariff (FIT). Get paid to produce electricity and reduce your electricity bill at the same time. It's too good to be true!

NEWS! NEWS ! - FEED IN TARIFFS TO START APRIL 2010

Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) re being introduced on 1st April 2010. This new scheme requires electricity suppliers to pay householders and communities who generate their own electricity from renewable or low carbon sources such as solar electricity (PV) panels or wind turbines

How do Feed In Tariffs work?

If you are eligible to receive the FIT then you will benefit in 3 ways:

1. Generation tariff – a set rate paid by your electricity supplier for each unit (or kWh) of electricity you generate. This rate will change each year for new entrants to the scheme (except for the first 2 years), but once you join you will continue on the same tariff for 20 years, or 25 years in the case of solar electricity (PV).

2. Export tariff - you will receive a further 3p/kWh from your electricity supplier for each unit you export back to the electricity grid, that is when it isn’t used by you.. This EXPORT rate is the same for all micro-generation technologies.

3. Make savings on your electricity bill – you will be making savings on your electricity bills because you will be consuming the electricity you produce so reducing the amount of electricity you buy from your provider. The amount you save will vary depending how much of the electricity you use. The more energy efficient you are the more you can export back to the grid. It makes sense!

Tariff levels for technologies installed between 15th July 2009 and 31st March 2012

Tariff levels vary depending on the scale of the installation. If you're looking for information on commercial installations, please call us.

The tariff levels shown in the table above apply to installations completed from 15th July 2009 to 31st March 2012 for the lifetime of the tariff. After this date, the rates decrease each year for new entrants into the scheme.

All generation and export tariffs will be linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) which ensures that each year they follow the rate of inflation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FEED IN TARIFFS AND PAYMENTS

For all solar pv systems please note the following:

For systems installed between 15th July 2009 and 1st April 2010

• You can contact OFGEM to apply for Renewables Obligation accreditation by 31st March 2010 and transfer over to FITs on 1st April. You will get the full FIT payment.
• Or, you can wait until 1st April and apply under the FIT scheme directly – see below.

For systems installed between 15th July 2009 and 1st April 2010, applying for FITs after April 1st 2010

• If the system is not MCS approved, you need to contact Ofgem after 1st April to go through ROO-FIT accreditation process.
• If system is MCS approved and installed you must contact FIT licensee for registration (energy supplier).

For systems installed after 1st April 2010. MCS certificated product and installer

• You are eligible for full generation tariff and export tariff.
• Contact your energy supplier and send them your MCS certificate to tell them you are eligible to receive FITs.
• If you install after the 2nd year of the scheme your tariff could be reduced, depending on the installation size.

For systems installed after 1st April 2010. Non-MCS certificated product and installer

• Systems that are not MCS certificated will not be eligible to receive the FIT generation tariff or the guaranteed FIT export tariff. There is the possibility of receiving generation and export tariffs outside of the FIT scheme if privately negotiated.
• You will still benefit from lower electricity bills. The saving will depend on how much of the electricity you generate is used.

A typical solar pv system

View towards roof of recent solar pv installation	View of installed Fronius IG20 grid tie inverter
We are an approved installer of solar pv systems	We are a member of the renewable energy assurance

Our solar installation service starts with an initial inquiry and leads to the final installation. Our procedure is:

1. Response to an email or telephone inquiry.

2. A telephone call enables us to assess initial suitability

3. We will carry out a free, no obligation survey / initial site assessment. If the installation is very far away we may ask for a fully refundable, contribution towards our travel costs.

4. When visiting your premises we will discuss the various solar pv options available.

5. Following the visit we will produce a formal, written quotation.

6. Upon acceptance of the quote we will conduct a detailed technical survey

7. We will provide full assistance with the government solar grant application

8. Installation and commissioning will be carried out.

9. Handover book containing full and detailed specifications of your solar pv system.

10. Explanation of system and production of full guarantee.

11. Clear up and leave

What do I need to know and what do I do?

How big is a typical solar pv system?

Solar PV systems are modular and a typical domestic system will be between 1-3kWp and in some cases may even be larger. Electricity produced by a solar pv system is usually consumed first, but excess energy produced can be sold back to the electricity grid.

How much roof space is required?

Domestic solar PV systems require a good roof space. Our survey will determine the correct size system for your available roof space.

How does the solar pv system work?

Solar panels or modules are sold in sizes ranging from 10Wp to 200Wp. We sell domestic solar PV systems based upon the kilo Watts peak (kWp). A system sized at 2kWp may have 10 x 200Wp solar modules. We use Schott, Sharp, Kyocera, Sanyo, or the preferred panel of your choice.

Will I have to change electrical supplier?

Selling energy back to the electricity supplier can be done. It is a simple process and we can supply you with a list of companies with the best rates. Bright Green Energy can advise you on the best rates for your system following the installation.