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Solar Power will save you money and help the environment!

Posted on 11/05/10, filed under New Members | No Comments

Simon Lovering from Eagle Roofing explains why you should look at Solar Power on your roof.

Simon Lovering from Eagle Roofing has teamed up with local Worthing company, Eco Innovations,to bring renewable energy products to home owners and business in the South of England, starting around Worthing. Here are some thoughts on the subject.

Harnessing the energy of the sun, wind and heat stored in the ground - and either offsetting the cost of your electricity, or selling surplus back to the grid - is something that homeowners in the UK have been considering for a number of years now. On paper it certainly seems an attractive prospect, considering that, at current prices, a homeowner can recover the original investment in solar panels (for instance) after 12 years, thus paving the way for free energy. However, whether this market will have broad appeal, or if it will it remain a niche investment, has remained in the balance - until now.

Despite all the hype surrounding photovoltaics (electricity generated by the sun), solar thermal (water heated by the sun), ground source heat pumps, and wind turbines, investment by UK homeowners in alternative forms of energy production appear to have been limited to the conscientious few. However, I believe that is set to change, and I can point to evidence from Germany to support this.

German invasion
In a single year, German homeowners placed more than 25,000 enquiries through the free lead service offered by Quotatis’s German sister company. The leads were specifically for photovoltaics and heat pumps (which recycle wasted heat from heating and hot water systems).

This phenomenal interest in photovoltaics was driven in a large part by feed-in tariffs (Fits) - which are backed by government legislation. From April 1st this year, British homeowners can benefit from a similar scheme in the UK, which will encourage them to generate their own electricity and profit from it. It also offers home improvement companies the opportunity to sell into a brand new burgeoning market.

For the first time, Fits have been written into law, which means that energy companies are obliged to pay homeowners 41.3p per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the electricity they produce, even if they use it all themselves. This generation tariff is fixed payment which is guaranteed for between 20 and 25 years.

There is then an export tariff which guarantees a minimum payment of 3p per kilowatt hour for any unused energy that is produced, which the electricity supplier is obliged to buy back from the householder. Meanwhile, the homeowner is also benefiting from free electricity.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels will cost an average of £12,500 on the average home. This is offset by a subsidy that can bring a return of around £900 per annum, plus around £140/£150 savings in the electricity consumption for the home. This equates to a payback period of as little as 12 years, after which the homeowner is quids in.

This presents a wonderful opportunity. Companies which invest now in installing alternative energy supplies will benefit as the market picks up in the UK. Seeing how the market exploded in Germany when Fits were introduced there, we know that homeowners are already looking at alternative forms of energy supply to help cut bills.

For more information, call Eco Innovations on 0845 362 8503

Eco Innovations in Essentially Worthing magazine

Posted on 28/04/10, filed under New Members | No Comments

Simon Lovering from Eagle Roofing has teamed up again with Essentially Worthing, to enter an editorial piece in the May edition of the popular magazine.
Eagle Roofing have placed informative items in the Experts section of Essentially Worthing over recent years, offering no nonsense advice to home owners on maintaining their property.
Simon Lovering has recently launched a new company, in partnership with Ashley Martin of AM Electrical Ltd called Eco Innovations.

Eco Innovations has been set up to provide a one-stop shop for problem-free renewable energy solutions, such as Solar energy. They directly serve building owners ranging from private homes to local authorities as well as the main contractors.

Have a look at the article in the May edition of Essentially Worthing, or call Eco Innovations on 0845 3628503 for more information.

Broadwater Osteopathic Practice joins Worthing Business Circle

Posted on 19/04/10, filed under New Members | No Comments

Another new member for Worthing Business Circle.

Mark McCall from Broadwater Osteopathic Practice is the latest person to join Worthing Business Circle. Mark has been an Osteopath for 8 years and before moving to this area, worked in Bedfordshire.

Simon Lovering caught up with Mark last week and asked him for some information about himself.

Mark - ‘I’m an osteopath with 8 years experience having previously worked in 2 clinics in Bedfordshire. I specialise in musculo-skeletal pain which briefly encompasses headaches, joint & low back pain, arthritic pain and sports injuries. My big mission at the moment though is treating and preventing back pain caused by too much sitting which is becoming hugely common due to poor office design and education.’

Simon- ‘So what does this sort of expertise cost Mark?’

Mark - ‘Treatments last half an hour and cost £35.’

Simon - ‘Tell us something people may not know about you’

Mark - ‘I also have research published in the peer reviewed International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.’

Simon - ‘Thanks Mark, and what made you join Worthing Business Circle?’

Mark - ‘Upon visiting the Business Circle I was impressed with the onus on business through relationships rather than the high pressure tactics of alternative organisations.’

Simon - ‘Well thanks Mark, we look forward to you being a member and wish you well for the future’

If you would like to know more about what Mark can do for you, email him, or simply give him a call.

Mark McCall 01903 820206. markdmccall@hotmail.com