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New Scottish arm of solar trade group

THE UK’S Solar Trade Association (STA) has launched a new Scottish arm, backed by politicians and figures from the energy industry.

STA Scotland will be chaired by Forster Energy chairman John Forster. The group will advise and develop policy with the Scottish government, while also raising awareness about solar power.

Around 35,000 homes and 600 businesses in the country currently use solar technology, according to the STA, which estimates that there are 25,000 hectares of south-facing commercial rooftops in Scotland that could be put to use to generate clean, home-grown energy.

Fergus Ewing, Scotland’s energy minister, said the new trade body will “undoubtedly contribute” to the Scottish government’s target to generate the equivalent of 100 per cent of Scotland’s electricity demand from renewable sources by 2020.

“Supporting solar energy is hugely important as it supports our economic strategy to work towards further social equality and the reduction in fuel poverty for the people of Scotland,” said Ewing.

Meanwhile, Forster commented: “Striving towards a more sustainable, green and energy efficient Scotland has been a passion of mine for a long time and I am delighted to be in a position to help make this happen.”

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SUNEDISON OFFERS NEW SOLAR ENERGY SAVER PLAN TO UK HOMEOWNERS http://goo.gl/4HPGx5 - SciTech News - #Photovoltaic, #RenewableEnergy, #Solar

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SUNEDISON OFFERS NEW SOLAR ENERGY SAVER PLAN TO UK HOMEOWNERS

Homeowners can save up to 15 percent on their energy bill with a zero upfront cost  solar solution

SunEdison is also offering a similar solution for small, medium, and large enterprises that can generate energy savings with no capital outlay

SunEdison, Inc. announced the launch of the new SunEdison Energy Saver Plan, a way for UK homeowners to potentially save up to 15 percent on their electricity bill with zero upfront cost. SunEdison is the first company in the UK to offer this type of solar product to the residential market.

Customers that sign up for the new Energy Saver Plan can save up to 15 percent on their energy bill in the first year, and these savings will be realised immediately. Homeowners will need to provide SunEdison access to their roof and SunEdison will take care of the rest, including the installation, maintenance and insurance of the system. SunEdison stands behind each system with a performance guarantee for the duration of the contract – giving customers peace of mind.

Signing up for the SunEdison Energy Saver Plan offers consumers affordable and predictable solar electricity rates for 20 years with a fixed annual increase of 3.5%, which is below the average 8% annual increase of UK Electricity prices over the last 10 years.

Homeowners can accelerate their potential savings by shifting their energy use to coincide with peak solar hours, which can be accomplished by using high energy appliances like washing machines and tumble driers during the daytime.

Benefits to consumers:

£0 upfront payment and £0 upfront installation cost

Up to 15 percent savings on existing electricity bills

Benefit from UK Government incentives (Feed-in-Tariff)

Reassurance of a 20 year performance guarantee

Hedge against rising energy prices

Power their home with clean, solar energy

Improve the EPC rating of their home, which may increase its value

Mark Babcock, Vice President of SunEdison Residential and Small Commercial Europe, said of the launch of the residential solution: “The new SunEdison Energy Saver Plan represents a step-change that revolutionizes access to solar for UK homeowners. To simplify the process of going solar, we’ve removed the biggest barrier – the upfront purchase cost. This means that from day one, customers can save money. We anticipate high demand for this no cost way to save money immediately. We believe everyone should have access to solar energy and we are paving the way for this to happen.”

SunEdison will commercialise and install its new solution through a network of professional partners that have been certified after taking a comprehensive training course that provides the highest quality standards.

To learn more about the SunEdison Energy Saver Plan, please visit www.sunedisonenergysaverplan.co.uk.

Zero Upfront Cost Solar for Commercial Rooftops

SunEdison also offers a new zero upfront cost solar solution to small, medium and large enterprises. Commercial customers can sign up for a 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SunEdison and lock in potential electricity savings today.

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PANASONIC LAUNCHES N285 SOLAR MODULE FOR EUROPEAN MARKET http://goo.gl/3t9skx - SciTech News - #emergingtechnology, #EnergyEfficiency, #GreenBusiness, #GreenLiving, #Photovoltaic, #RenewableEnergy, #Solar

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PANASONIC LAUNCHES N285 SOLAR MODULE FOR EUROPEAN MARKET

Panasonic Electric Works Europe have today announced the launch of their N285 solar module, the latest addition to the company’s industry-leading, high-efficiency HIT® product offering. The module will be presented at next week’s Ecobuild show in London, the UK’s largest sustainable design, construction and energy event.

Building on the success of Panasonic’s HIT® N240 and N245 products, the N285 features a reduced module length designed specifically for the European residential and commercial rooftop markets. By integrating the company’s high-efficiency HIT® technology into a shorter panel design, the N285′s more compact size makes it possible to install an additional module row on a conventional small and medium size rooftop, thereby significantly increasing the output of a PV system.

The N285 is optimally suited to the thriving UK market and the country’s 4KWp residential feed-in tariff (FiT). Based on the rooftop space required by the average UK residential solar PV system of 3 kWp, a comparable N285-based array will have an installed capacity of 3.99KWp, thus aligning with the FiT requirements and maximising the energy and earnings generated for the typical UK homeowner.

“The N285 represents the latest manufacturing achievement of our bourgeoning solar division,” stated Daniel Roca, UK country manager at Panasonic Eco Solutions Europe. “Having thoroughly analysed the parametres of Europe’s residential and commercial rooftop market, the N285 has been designed to provide an optimum solution for both sectors. By incorporating our industry-leading HIT® technology into this new design, we’ve launched a product that can help tap the massive potential of Europe’s residential and compact-roof commercial PV markets”.

The announcement of the N285 follows the recent launch of their virtual solar platform for UK market, which empowers UK homeowners to make informed decisions about going solar. The innovative service allows users to virtually design a solar system on their roof, providing a clear estimate of how much a system can power their day-to-day activities, and which financial earnings homeowners can expect from a Panasonic solar system. Above all, the platform enables consumers to get a free realistic and accurate quote from a regional approved Panasonic Premium Installer ultimately enabling them to complete the process from initial earnings estimate to a fully operational HIT® solar system on their roof.

Panasonic will be showcasing their new N285 at Ecobuild, stand S4154 throughout the week.

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