On Wednesday 21 December Mr Justice Mitting upheld an appeal brought to the High Court over the Government’s handling of the feed-in tariff, stating that it was “legally flawed”...
Posted: 22 December, 2011
Research by Consumer Focus shows that the vast majority of consumers are satisfied with their experience of solar panel installation. Around nine in 10 people are satisfied with their solar panel system, the sales approach, and cost of the system...
Posted: 12 December, 2011
REAL has published guidance on common queries that consumers may have with reference to the FIT changes and the reference date of 12 December 2011. You can find the guidance here. There is also guidance for installers which is available here ...
Posted: 6 December, 2011
DECC have published the draft consultation on The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation. The document sets out the proposals for the implementation of the Green Deal and how the installation energy efficiency measures can be financed in households throughout the UK...
Posted: 24 November, 2011
MCS 001 has now been updated and published as a revised version 2.0...
Posted: 8 November, 2011
The OFT have today granted the REAL Assurance Scheme full approval under the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS). The OFT only approve codes that have proved effective in safeguarding and protecting consumers interestes going further than the basic requirments of the law...
Posted: 3 November, 2011
The Government today published proposals to introduce new Feed-in Tariff rates for PV systems with a total installed capacity of 250 kW or less. The proposals are published in a consultation document that closes on 23 December...
Posted: 1 November, 2011
With around 20 companies applying every day to become members of the REAL Assurance Scheme, it is inevitable that we find the occasional unscrupulous merchants trying their best to slip in, unnoticed, alongside the decent and hard-working companies who make up the majority of our industry...
Posted: 24 October, 2011
Opening its doors from the 26-28 October, Solar Power UK 2011 will give installers the unique chance to assess all the opportunities of the UK solar sector under one roof...
Posted: 20 October, 2011
As you will be aware, DECC was planning to launch the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for non-domestic generators on 30 September 2011. State Aid approval is a necessary condition for the scheme to go ahead...
Posted: 29 September, 2011
Proven Energy Ltd’s main backer, LCA, has announced that due to a recent and acute technical defect discovered on three turbines, they have resolved to advise all users of their P35-2 turbine to temporarily brake these systems and have suspended sales of this model...
Posted: 21 September, 2011
18 months into the feed-in tariff and Consumer Focus is keen to get a better understanding of consumers experiences so far...
Posted: 9 September, 2011
Rogue traders are taking advantage of the expanding solar panel market to make a killing before the Government adjusts the Feed-In Tariff in the spring...
Posted: 26 August, 2011
DECC have published their response to the consultation of the FIT Fast Track Review which covers all Solar PV installations over 50kW, all stand alone solar PV and Anaerobic Digestion installations under 500kW...
Posted: 26 July, 2011
The details of the Premium Payments for domestic heating installations under Phase 1 of the RHI have been published by DECC. Details can be found on the DECC website here...
Posted: 22 July, 2011
The REAL Assurance Scheme today welcomed the findings of the Which? investigation into the selling of solar electricity systems...
Posted: 24 June, 2011
The 6th annual British Renewable Energy Awards paid tribute to the UK renewable energy industry’s achievements at a packed gala dinner attended by around 350 people in boutique Kensington hotel Jumeirah Carlton Tower...
Posted: 20 June, 2011
The REAL Assurance Scheme has responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)’s consultation on the Microgeneration Strategy. In our response we have suggested ways to improve the level of consumer protection in the small-scale renewable sector...
Posted: 23 March, 2011
Ofgem have published the adjusted feed-in tariff levels for the coming year. The tariffs are adjusted annually to reflect the changes in inflation. Inflation is determined by the Retail Price Index (RPI) which for 2010 was 4.8%...
Posted: 11 March, 2011