Green Goodies
Green Goodies LED Lighting offers many quick wins when it comes to reducing a client’s energy bills. Artificial light accounts for about 19% of global energy consumption, yet almost 70% of this is delivered by solutions to which a more efficient alternative is available. There is huge scope to reduce carbon emissions by switching to […]
10 questions to ask a PV installer
1. Do they have Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation? Without this you will not be able to claim your Feed in Tariff. They should have the MCS logo clearly displayed on their paperwork. 2. Do they offer a manufacturer backed 10 year warranty on their inverters at no extra cost so that you have piece […]
Record PV installation in 2009 and huge PV and concentrating solar power capacity for the future
According to Worldwatch Institute, in 2009 7.3 MW of new solar PV capacity was installed, a 20% increase form 2008 resulting in global PV capacity passing the 21 GW mark. In 2009 around 127 MW of concentrating solar thermal electric power plants came online. Europe has contributed the most significantly to PV demand, installing 72% […]