Sundog and the new solar PV feed in tariffs
While Climate Change and Energy Minister Greg Barker’s recently announced review of the solar PV feed in tariff (FIT) is still subject to consultation, it is now widely assumed that it will apply to all new solar PV installations from December 12, 2011.
Under the new proposals being debated until December 23, 2011, the arrangement for consumers already receiving FITs will be unchanged and they will receive current rates for 25 years subject to index linkage.
New installations from December 12, 2011 will attract the current rate until April 1, 2012 before moving to the new rate. From then onwards, domestic customers could also be required to meet mandatory new energy efficiency measures as well.
In response, Sundog is working with its customers to ensure as many new projects are finished, commissioned and in operation with their requests for accreditation received (by a FIT licensee for schemes up to 50kW or Ofgem for more than 50kW) before December 12, 2011 to take advantage of existing rates.
We are also lobbying local MPs, industry bodies and decision makers to introduce the review in a much more measured and tactical way, to reduce the impact on consumers and maintain confidence in the solar PV industry
According to Bill Roberts, Managing Director Sundog Energy “Although we do not necessarily agree with all the sudden and restrictive measures proposed today, we do recognize that reform is needed. What we want to do is to try and ensure it is introduced in a sensible timeframe so that we can adapt our business accordingly. One thing is for sure; solar PV is here to stay and is still very much the path to our future.”
About Sundog Energy
Sundog Energy designs and installs solar PV systems for households as well as commercial and public sector bodies. Sundog Energy installs to the highest technical standards, as recognised in the company’s successful bid to design and install the ground-breaking solar PV system on the glazed roof of Kings Cross Station. Sundog was awarded the Renewable Energy Association’s Developer of the Year award for this project in 2010. Sundog also recently installed the PV system on Bradford Cathedral, the world‘s first solar powered cathedral. Sundog is also a distributor, supplying high quality solar PV panels, inverters, components and installation kits to independent solar installers throughout the UK
Sundog Energy has invested substantially in staff and training, as well as equipment and services. We have been awarded Investors In People Silver status for our team of almost 50, and we have provided training to bring them to the high technical standards that Sundog is renowned for.
