News

22nd January 2012 - Government announces legislation to confirm new feed-in tariff rates.

On Thursday 19th Jan the Government finally made a move to end the current uncertainty over the feed-in tariff for Solar PV and announced it would bring forward legislation to ensure the rate reductions they had previously announced would come into effect on the 3rd March, irrespective of the outcome of the on-going court case.

This has removed a lot of uncertainty as there are now only two realistic scenarios to consider;

• If the Government looses the court case the previous rates (43p for < 4kW systems) will apply for installations completed prior to 3rd March.
• If the Government wins the court case the new rates (21p for < 4kW systems) will apply to all installations from the 12th December 2011 onwards.

The outcome of the court case is not expected for a few weeks and it is very clear that the Government is going to fight it all the way, so there is no certainty there will be a final result before 3rd March, when at least as far as new installations go, it becomes irrelevant anyway.

DECC has published a very good summary of the current situation on its website.

14th January 2012 - Segen Solar PV and Thermal Technical Seminar - Exeter Racecourse - Thursday 23rd February 2012

Following on from the success of Segen's 2011 events, we will continue to hold FREE, 1 day technical seminars on Solar PV and Thermal in your area. The seminar will be supported by key manufacturers, giving solar PV installers a unique opportunity to meet face to face with technical representatives from manufacturers such as SMA, SolarEdge, Schüco, Power One, Upsolar, Schott, Dimplex Solar Thermal and Fronius.

If you are already in, or seeking to enter, the Solar PV installation industry then you are invited to the event which will be held on February 23^rd at Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, Devon. EX6 7XS.

The Seminar Offers:

• FREE Technical training on Solar PV and Thermal Products, helping you to grow your business.

• Sessions on 'An Introduction to Solar PV', 'An Introduction to Solar Thermal' and 'How to sell PV' for new installers.

• Opportunity to meet a Segen account manager to discuss your commercial needs.

• Exhibition area to allow hands on access to products and face to face time with manufacturers.

• Need some marketing support? Speak to a member of the Segen marketing team to discuss your requirements.

Please email hannah.coleman@segen.co.uk if you wish to attend.

12th January 2012 - Solar Thermal Renewable Heat Premium Payments (RHPP)

You could recieve a £300 grant towards your installation. With the Governments RHPP scheme, you can apply for this one-off payment up until the 31st of March 2012.  For more details visit energy saving trust.  For access to quality, branded, Solar Thermal manufacturers such as Schucco and Dimplex, Segen can arrange for a reputable installer in your area to contact you. Click HERE and complete the online enquiry form.

31st December 2011 - Yingli 250W Monocrystalline module now available from Segen.

Segen is now stocking the Yingli Panda 250W monocrystalline module. The Yingli Solar Panda 250W is based on a new monocrystalline module technology with n-type solar cells that combined with high transmission glass has a module efficiency of 15.3%.Compared to traditional modules with p-type solar cells, Panda modules have lower initial degradation and higher performance under both high temperature and low irradiation conditions.

31st December 2011 - Segen launch range of solar thermal equipment from Dimplex and Schuco