Ofgem has announced that as of 1st of July there will be changes to the Tariffs for Solar PV, effecting systems from 0-4kw, 4-10kw and 50kw+. These will all be subject to the 3.5% digression model.
Additionally, both the Domestic RHI and Non Domestic RHI will see tariff digression at an expected 10% each.
CTS Renewables still have installation capacity for these works, phone our office for details.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Claim your FREE* electric vehicle charging unit for your home.
Regardless of whether you have an electric vehicle (EV) or not, CTS Renewables has been awarded accreditation and funding from the Government to install a free EV charging unit at your home.
Cleaner on the environment and easy on the conscience, an electric vehicle is definitely the way forward. In the coming months almost every leading car manufacturer in the world will launch at least one plug in electric vehicle (EV) into the market with many launching multiple EV models, it is the future of motoring. An electric car charge point will become a vital component for millions of home owners and their visitors.
If you or your family are considering owning an electric car, why not take advantage of current, but limited government funding, and have a completely free charging point installed now. Not only will this smart bit of kit future proof your property, at a usual cost of around £1,500 it will also add value.
So what’s included in the free offer?
Thanks to the government’s “Offi ce for Low Emission Vehicles” free installation scheme, CTS Renewables are able to offer a package accessible to most UK homeowners. In order to be eligible you must be the homeowner or have permission from the homeowner, have off street parking adjacent to a suitable EV charger installation position, a good mobile phone signal to send anonymous usage data to OLEV in order to meet grant requirements and of course, an electricity connection!
If these few requirements are met CTS Renewables will assess the property for suitability and arrange an installation to include:
• A free 16 Amp charging point with universal vehicle connection facility. (more powerful 32 Amp charger available for small cost.)
• An additional two way consumer unit if current consumer unit is full.
• Fitting of an earth rod if necessary.
• Home unit to be located no more than 15m from electric distribution board.
• Supply cable will be affixed flush to the wall - not trenched or hidden behind walls/through joists.
• On site survey and standard installation by a fully-trained CTS Renewables electrician on the same day for
your convenience.
• 3 year warranty.
• If the installation is classed as “non-standard” it may still be completed at a small upfront extra cost.
Cleaner on the environment and easy on the conscience, an electric vehicle is definitely the way forward. In the coming months almost every leading car manufacturer in the world will launch at least one plug in electric vehicle (EV) into the market with many launching multiple EV models, it is the future of motoring. An electric car charge point will become a vital component for millions of home owners and their visitors.
If you or your family are considering owning an electric car, why not take advantage of current, but limited government funding, and have a completely free charging point installed now. Not only will this smart bit of kit future proof your property, at a usual cost of around £1,500 it will also add value.
So what’s included in the free offer?
Thanks to the government’s “Offi ce for Low Emission Vehicles” free installation scheme, CTS Renewables are able to offer a package accessible to most UK homeowners. In order to be eligible you must be the homeowner or have permission from the homeowner, have off street parking adjacent to a suitable EV charger installation position, a good mobile phone signal to send anonymous usage data to OLEV in order to meet grant requirements and of course, an electricity connection!
If these few requirements are met CTS Renewables will assess the property for suitability and arrange an installation to include:
• A free 16 Amp charging point with universal vehicle connection facility. (more powerful 32 Amp charger available for small cost.)
• An additional two way consumer unit if current consumer unit is full.
• Fitting of an earth rod if necessary.
• Home unit to be located no more than 15m from electric distribution board.
• Supply cable will be affixed flush to the wall - not trenched or hidden behind walls/through joists.
• On site survey and standard installation by a fully-trained CTS Renewables electrician on the same day for
your convenience.
• 3 year warranty.
• If the installation is classed as “non-standard” it may still be completed at a small upfront extra cost.
AND REMEMBER YOU DO NOT NEED AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THIS FANTASTIC OFFER!
OF THIS FANTASTIC OFFER!
The domestic RHI scheme finally opens for applications on 9 April 2014.
The domestic RHI scheme opened on 9 April 2014. It is a financial incentive scheme designed to encourage uptake of renewable heating among domestic consumers. The domestic RHI is targeted at, but not limited to, homes off the gas grid. Those without mains gas have the most potential to save on fuel bills and decrease carbon emissions.
The scheme will cover single domestic dwellings and will be open to homeowners, private landlords, social landlords and self-builders. It will not be open to new build properties other than self-build.
The domestic RHI will pay the following tariffs per unit of heat generated for seven years:
Air-source heat pumps 7.3p/kWh
Ground and water-source heat pumps 18.8p/kWh
Biomass-only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers 12.2p/kWh
Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only) 19.2 p/kWh
The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. Payments will be made on a quarterly basis.
The scheme will cover single domestic dwellings and will be open to homeowners, private landlords, social landlords and self-builders. It will not be open to new build properties other than self-build.
The domestic RHI will pay the following tariffs per unit of heat generated for seven years:
Air-source heat pumps 7.3p/kWh
Ground and water-source heat pumps 18.8p/kWh
Biomass-only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with integrated boilers 12.2p/kWh
Solar thermal panels (flat plate and evacuated tube for hot water only) 19.2 p/kWh
The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. Payments will be made on a quarterly basis.
The launch of the scheme follows extensive consultation on how a financial incentive would work best for householders and landlords.
Sunday, 14 July 2013
DECC confirms domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariffs
Householders could get paid hundreds of pounds a year for heat generated by solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker confirmed today.
The tariff levels have been set at 7.3p/kWh for air source heat pumps; 12.2p/kWh for biomass boilers; 18.8p/kWh for ground source heat pumps and at least 19.2 p/kWh for solar thermal.
The new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for householders is designed to drive forward uptake of renewable heat technologies in homes across Great Britain to cut carbon, help meet renewables targets and save money on bills. The scheme is a world first, and has been up and running for the non - domestic sector since November 2011.
Today’s announcement follows extensive consultation on how a financial incentive would work best for householders and takes into account lessons learned from the Renewable Heat Premium Payment grant scheme (RHPP) and the RHI non domestic scheme.
Greg Barker said:
“The Coalition is committed to helping hardworking families with the cost of living.
“Investing for the long term in new renewable heat technologies will mean cleaner energy and cheaper bills. So this package of measures is a big step forward in our drive to get innovative renewable heating kit in our homes.
“Householders can now invest in a range of exciting heating technologies knowing how much the tariff will be for different renewable heat technologies and benefit from the clean green heat produced. We are also sending a clear signal to industry that the Coalition is 110 percent committed to boosting and sustaining growth in this sector.”
Eligible applicants
The scheme will be made available to homeowners, private and social landlords, third party owners of heating systems and people who build their own homes. Anyone who has installed a renewable heat technology since 15 July 2009 and meets the scheme eligibility criteria will be able to join the scheme.
Eligible technologies
RHI domestic will support air to water heat pumps; biomass only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with back boilers; ground and water source heat pumps; flat plate and evacuated tube solar thermal panels.
Tariff payments
Payments will be made on a quarterly basis for seven years. The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. In most cases, payments will be made based on estimated heat demand of the property. DECC will offer an extra set payment of £230 per year where consumers take out metering and monitoring support packages for heat pumps and £200 for biomass boilers.
Scheme requirements
Applicants will need to complete a Green Deal Assessment before submitting their application and must ensure they have met minimum loft (250mm) and cavity wall insulation requirements, where appropriate. All installations and installers must be MCS certified (or certified by an equivalent scheme). MCS certified installers are currently required to be members of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code, which is backed by the Trading Standards Institute.
Covering the upfront costs of renewable heating kit
Money off vouchers are available under the RHPP scheme. Householders who receive money under RHPP will have this amount deducted from any future RHI payments to avoid a double subsidy.
The RHI for householders will be administered by Ofgem and more details on how to apply will be published in due course. Pre-application enquiries should be directed to the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.
DECC is currently finalising the details of the expansion of the non-domestic RHI scheme and will confirm the way forward in the autumn alongside the outcome of the tariff review. DECC’s aim to introduce these changes from Spring 2014 remains unchanged.
Government has also published the response to the consultation on revisions to the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Quality Assurance programme which determines eligibility of this technology for support under the Renewables Obligation. The changes will apply to new CHP plants and will come into effect on 1 January 2014.
The tariff levels have been set at 7.3p/kWh for air source heat pumps; 12.2p/kWh for biomass boilers; 18.8p/kWh for ground source heat pumps and at least 19.2 p/kWh for solar thermal.
The new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for householders is designed to drive forward uptake of renewable heat technologies in homes across Great Britain to cut carbon, help meet renewables targets and save money on bills. The scheme is a world first, and has been up and running for the non - domestic sector since November 2011.
Today’s announcement follows extensive consultation on how a financial incentive would work best for householders and takes into account lessons learned from the Renewable Heat Premium Payment grant scheme (RHPP) and the RHI non domestic scheme.
Greg Barker said:
“The Coalition is committed to helping hardworking families with the cost of living.
“Investing for the long term in new renewable heat technologies will mean cleaner energy and cheaper bills. So this package of measures is a big step forward in our drive to get innovative renewable heating kit in our homes.
“Householders can now invest in a range of exciting heating technologies knowing how much the tariff will be for different renewable heat technologies and benefit from the clean green heat produced. We are also sending a clear signal to industry that the Coalition is 110 percent committed to boosting and sustaining growth in this sector.”
Eligible applicants
The scheme will be made available to homeowners, private and social landlords, third party owners of heating systems and people who build their own homes. Anyone who has installed a renewable heat technology since 15 July 2009 and meets the scheme eligibility criteria will be able to join the scheme.
Eligible technologies
RHI domestic will support air to water heat pumps; biomass only boilers and biomass pellet stoves with back boilers; ground and water source heat pumps; flat plate and evacuated tube solar thermal panels.
Tariff payments
Payments will be made on a quarterly basis for seven years. The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over 20 years. In most cases, payments will be made based on estimated heat demand of the property. DECC will offer an extra set payment of £230 per year where consumers take out metering and monitoring support packages for heat pumps and £200 for biomass boilers.
Scheme requirements
Applicants will need to complete a Green Deal Assessment before submitting their application and must ensure they have met minimum loft (250mm) and cavity wall insulation requirements, where appropriate. All installations and installers must be MCS certified (or certified by an equivalent scheme). MCS certified installers are currently required to be members of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code, which is backed by the Trading Standards Institute.
Covering the upfront costs of renewable heating kit
Money off vouchers are available under the RHPP scheme. Householders who receive money under RHPP will have this amount deducted from any future RHI payments to avoid a double subsidy.
The RHI for householders will be administered by Ofgem and more details on how to apply will be published in due course. Pre-application enquiries should be directed to the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.
DECC is currently finalising the details of the expansion of the non-domestic RHI scheme and will confirm the way forward in the autumn alongside the outcome of the tariff review. DECC’s aim to introduce these changes from Spring 2014 remains unchanged.
Government has also published the response to the consultation on revisions to the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Quality Assurance programme which determines eligibility of this technology for support under the Renewables Obligation. The changes will apply to new CHP plants and will come into effect on 1 January 2014.
Sunday, 22 July 2012
CTS Solar renamed as CTS Renewables
CTS Solar is a trading name of Commercial Technical Services Ltd, a
Mansfield based company specializing in the installation of building service technologies,
for commercial, public sector and domestic clients. As a result of new
renewable energy installation services such as solar thermal, Air Source Heat
Pumps and Biomass, CTS Solar is to be replaced with CTS Renewables.
Matthew Baxter, Managing Director of Commercial Technical Services Ltd
explained: “We established the grid tied Solar
division of our business in response to numerous requests from our existing
housing association and council clients following the installation of hundreds
of Micro Solar powering solutions for Security and Communication networks, and
the introduction of the Feed in Tariff Scheme.
The growth of CTS Solar has been exponential, with
hundreds of domestic installations completed to date, a massive growth in 50kWp
and above systems and acceptance onto several Housing Association and Council framework
agreements. The division accounted for the majority of the company turnover in
2011/12.
Now our existing clients are looking at the
Renewable Heat Incentive and Green Deal, and have asked us to provide options
and solutions for these exciting new developments. We have Solar Thermal and
Air Source Heat Pump provision already in place, Biomass and Wind Turbine
installations should follow within a few short weeks.
As business, we have always tried to offer a
“complete solution” for our clients, the launch of CTS Renewables is a natural
progression for us”
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
50kWp Case Study: Nottinghamshire farmer installs 50kWp Solar Photovoltaic system on grain store to offset the cost of running a grain dryer.
Located in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, J Bealby and Sons are arable farmers with a high energy expenditure running a grain dryer to keep its crops in ideal condition to achieve the best prices at market.
To offset some of these costs and to reduce the farm’s carbon footprint, Robert Bealby contracted CTS Renewables, the renewables division of Commercial Technical Services Ltd to design and install a Solar PV system to fit on top of the Grain Store itself. Keen to balance a quality of product, with local support network and value for money, Robert opted for the Sharp Polycrystalline range of panels working with the SMA Tripower inverters.
With the roof structure made of fragile corrugated fibre board, the whole works were planned over a two week installation period to take account of the specific Health and Safety requirements of the project.
Paul West, Solar Projects Manager at CTS Renewables said: “with the significant drops in stock prices over the last few months combined with the new planning guidelines, we have seen a significant growth in interest from the farming sector. The lower capital costs for a 50kWp system have made Solar PV a more attainable proposition”
Start date: 13/02/12
Completion date: 29/02/12
Modules: 209 x Sharp ND-R245
Inverter: 3 x SMA Tri power 17000TL
Mounting system: Hilti
Power Specification (kW, MW): 50kW
Annual Power Output (kW, MW): 43954.37
Annual carbon dioxide saving: 25.8 tonnes
Expected ROI: 5 Years.
140kWp Case Study: Completion of a 140kWp poultry farm is an eggcellent result!
CTS Renewables are pleased to announce the completion of a 140kWp Solar Photovoltaic system to a poultry farm in Lincolnshire. The installation, which was an addition to a 50kWp system already in place, saw more than 580 panels and 8 inverters installed in just 10 days.
Paul West, Solar Project Manager for CTS Renewables said: “even though the size of the system was considerable we managed to get it completed, commissioned and witness tested in just 10 days. The client was keen to register the installation before the April 1st, the design and install process was efficiently managed, and the whole team pulled together to meet the deadline.”
Due to the high electricity consumption on the farm, each shed has its own electricity meter enabling the system to be designed and commissioned as three sub 50kWp systems, therefore attracting the higher Feed in Tariff rate. The system is estimated to cut the farm’s fuel bills by up to 30 percent, enabling the farm to achieve a significant savings as a result of the PV installation. CTS Renewables estimate that the payback period will be just 5 and a half years.
The installation was completed using 240w Jinko Solar polycrystalline solar modules and the Siemens PVM range of G59 three phase inverters. The solar pv system is expected to produce over 126,000kWh of electricity per year.
Start date: 16/03/12
Completion date: 26/03/12
Modules: Jinko Solar 240W Poly
Inverter: Siemens PVM17 and Siemens PVM20
Mounting system: Schuco
Power Specification (kW, MW): 140kW
Annual Power Output (kW, MW): 126,081
Annual carbon dioxide saving: Over 60 Tonnes
Expected ROI: 5.5 Years.
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