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  • Energy crunch for UK power in seven years

    • Steve Holliday, chief executive of National Grid told the Times newspaper that Britain could face regular blackouts within seven years if the Government does not intervene to prevent an energy gap that will be created by future power station closures. The warning came after Ofgem, the energy industry regulator, said it was to consider fresh incentives to encourage the development of renewable energy schemes in Britain.
Worried about planning Permission?

Residential - From the 6th April 2008 homeowners will be able to install Solar Panels on their property without the need for planning permission as long as the following is adhered to:-

1) Roof mounted panels must not protude more than 200mm from the roof slope
2) Freestanding panels must not exceed 4 meters above ground level

See here for more details.

Commercial - In most cases this is yes however, a phone call to your local planning department will confirm the exact requirements. We can provide this as a service if required.

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The We Support Solar Campaign

We are backing the We Support Solar campaign who are working to highlight the value of solar PV in the UK and to ensure the Government sets an appropriate rate for the solar Feed-in Tariff to ensure a clean, renewable future for generations to come.

The Renewable Energy Assurance Scheme
We are members of the Renewable Energy Assurance Scheme (REAL) and abide by the high standards set out in their code of practice


The Greater manchester Chamber of Commerce

We are members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce who actively promote and support North West Businesses.

Rainwater Harvesting.

Did you know that about 50% of your water needs do not need to be of drinking water quality (also referred to as Potable water)? Have a look at the table below to see what you can use rainwater for.

Typical Water Consumption
Potable (Mains supplied) Non-Potable (Rainwater supplied)
Personal Washing (baths/showers etc) - 38% WC Flushing - 33%
Washing Up (including dishwashers) - 7% Laundry (including washing machines) - 13%
Drinking Water - 2% Car Washing & Garden Watering - 7%

Capturing the water that falls on your roof can be as simple as adding water butts to your down-pipe to underground tanks which hold enough water to supply WC's and washing machines. See Above Ground Systems and Below Ground Systems for more details

Capturing Your Water

Rainwater Harvesting OverviewSystems are suitable for both domestic and commercial applications as the principle is the same, it's the size of the tank that differs and this will be based upon the area of roof and individual usage requirements.

 

 

All systems are UK Rainwater Harvesting Association accredited and feature:-

 

  • Adjustable dome for ease if installation
  • High performance submersible pump for security of supply
  • Minimum routine maintenance for reliable hassle free use
  • Strengthened tanks - usually not requiring any reinforcing concrete.
  • Filtering before storage keeps the water cleaner and odour free.

Save Money!

Not only can a rainwater harvesting solution reduce your metered water by about half but it may be possible to reduce your sewerage charges if you can show that surface water falling on to your property does not drain directly into the public sewer.

Using rainwater in your garden allows your plants to grow better as it does not contain chemicals, such as chlorine, as found in mains water and is also, therefore, ideal for topping up fish tanks and ponds.

Hosepipe Ban?

What hosepipe ban!. You can continue to use your hosepipe (or irrigation system) during hosepipe bans as long as your tank does not have a mains supply backup.