feed-in tariff News

Industry experts EnergyLink echo REAL’s view that solar panel installers guaranteeing a 43.3p FIT rate to customers are mis-selling.

DECC have announced their plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, after the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s ruling that FIT rate cuts were unlawful, creating more uncertainty for the solar industry.

Visitors of CanSIA’s Solar Canada 2011 conference are invited to observe the construction process of a 200kW FIT solar PV project. This project is located in close proximity to the solar conference.

International solar developers offer a limited time deal. Ontario Solar Provider (OSP) is guaranteeing that it can obtain Notice to Proceed (NTP) in 120 days - or your money back.

If a Dragon invests, it usually a good idea, says solar energy firm Solar Panels Direct, as the latest episode of Dragon’s Den witnessed two Dragons fighting it out to invest in a solar panel company.

Plumb Center is urging the government to protect Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs), which give homeowners cash incentives to choose renewable solutions to their energy needs.

Hayley Jones, Web Marketing Director at UK Energy Saving, talks about the decisions.

Here in the UK there is a government backed scheme known as the Feed In tariff that guarantees you an income from solar energy for the next 25 years.

Bourne-based Lark Energy (www.larkenergy.co.uk), part of the Larkfleet Group (www.larkfleetgroup.co.uk), has completed work on a 75 kWp photovoltaic (PV) panel installation at Spitfire Park.

Witney, UK, 3 May 2011: Wehrle Environmental, a division of the German wastewater process contracting group, Wehrle Umwelt GmbH, provides turnkey engineering expertise across a range of industrial markets.

The Feed-in Tariff, introduced in the UK in April 2010, to reward homeowners for generating their own electricity using a newable source, increased by 4.8% to 43.3p a unit. This tariff is only safe until 31 March 2012.

Solar technology provider ANTARIS SOLAR has been awarded the British Microgeneration Certificate (MCS) for its PV modules. With the certification, the Bavarian solar power specialist has fulfilled the prerequisites for selling PV modules in the UK.

The UK government has announced an increase in the feed in tariff to 43.3p. The rate has been increased to the RPI of 4.8%. The tariff will increase with RPI every year. In addition the income you receive is tax free.

Richard Swords has now joined sucessful business entrepreneurs Marc Linch and David Lawrence. His new role as Managing Director is to launch a strong foothold in the renewable energy market place.

In their report on the UK PV Market 2010, Industry analysts Solarbuzz, show that the UK Feed in Tariff scheme has already produced a huge increase in the number of Solar PV installations across the UK.

A new report examines how SMEs can contribute to the government’s carbon emissions 2020 targets and recommends a range of measures.

A UK company has announced that intends to offer free solar panels to 100,000 homes in the UK

Controversy raised over proposed changes to the Ontario Feed-In-Tariff contrasts with increasing support for Domestic Content

Italy is set to cut solar incentives after becoming the world's second largest PV installation market

Web conference features renewable energy policy expert Paul Gipe on feed-in tariff programs worldwide and new report, "Grading North American Feed-in Tariffs."

The introduction of the UK feed in tariff has also coincided with a shortage of key parts used by solar panel companies.

A new report predicts feed-in tariffs will trigger a five-fold increase of the solar market but will require further investments, reports Envido.

Ontario Solar Provider Inc. (OSP), an Ontario-based solar photovoltaic (PV) development and installation firm has completed its fund raising with enlux Solar GmbH & Co. KG (enlux), a German-based investment and development firm focused on PV.

Solar panels are set to become the must have for homweowners looking to invest in their home. A combination of rocketing energy bills and government incentives make this home impprovement a logical choice.

The solar panel centre, based in Wilmslow, Cheshire is to hold an open weekend on the 22nd and 23rd May. The event will be staffed by a panel of experts who can advise on what types of technologies are available.

A new solar power centre has opened in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Located in Wilmslow garden centre, the solar power centre has full working displays of solar hot water and solar electricity panels.

the big green company has expanded again with the opening of another of its solar energy centres in Cheshire. Situated within Wilmslow garden centre, the the solar energy centre has full working displays of solar panels for hot water and electricity.

We are seeking a response from George Osborne, the shadow chancellor for the conservative party as to what their policy will be for the renewable sector if they win the general election.

The big green company has announced the opening of its new solar panel centre in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The solar panel centre will allow customers to receive expert advice on which solar system is right for their them.

British gas customers are to be the first in the country to get smart meters. In an age when customers bills are increasing, the introduction of smart meters will allow customers to monitor their bills much more clsoely.

It has been argued that the new feed in tariff is an unfair scheme as it charges everyone a levy to subsidise the purchase of solar panel energy from the few. The feed in levy will initially cost around £2.50 per person.

Solar Power Systems provide alternative investment for investors, savers and home-owners

Energy companies have been urged to do more to publicise the introduction of the new feed in tariff for solar energy.

The Government's new green loans scheme will enable householders to pay back the cost of installing energy efficiency measures over a long period of time, making green energy more and more affordable.

SunOne Energy Canada forms an alliance with Large Canadian Real Firm to Offer A Green Energy Solution for Ontario Building Owners

Ontario’s lucrative feed-in-tariff (FIT) program for renewal energy will mean the development of new and highly efficient energy technologies that will secure the Province’s clean energy supply for generations

Once “unthinkable” in North America, renewable energy feed-in tariffs are gaining momentum in the U.S. and elsewhere. On March 4th, author, advocate, and industry analyst, Paul Gipe presents the latest developments in the feed-in tariff debate.

AltaTerra Research is pleased to announce two upcoming web conferences in our Energy Policy and Markets Debate series.