At Enviko, we provide a wide range of services when it comes to creating residential renewable energy solutions. We can provide advisory services, design services, and supply and installation services throughout the UK. We can integrate energy solutions into new builds or existing homes, and we can help you lower your energy bills and make a positive impact on the environment. Read More >>
Enviko work across the range of technologies delivering bespoke solutions to the commercial sector, including developers, contractors, farmers and public sector. We offers a wide range of renewable heat and power systems as well as efficient cooling and ventilation, creating low-carbon feed-in-tariff and renewable heat incentive led projects some of the most advanced and efficient technologies available in the market. Read More >>
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Underfloor Heating Installed by Enviko
If you are renovating a property or simply upgrading your heating system Enviko can offer package solutions for almost every scenario. Our underfloor heating systems are naturally efficient no matter what the heat source, and are equally suitable for boilers and heat pumps. We have under floor heating systems suitable for all types of project, floor coverings, and floor constructions. And they can be easily fitted for extensions and renovations, and linked to existing central heating systems. Due to the low operating temperatures under floor heating is an ideal partner for air and ground source heat pumps. It provides a large surface area to distribute its heat therefore only requiring a low temperature flow rate and raising the efficiency of the heat source. Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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Increase to the Commercial RHI Tariffs
As domestic customers were dealt the bad news that the Renewable Heat Incentive would be delayed once again, there was some positive news announced in regards to the commercial tariff for businesses that are interested in having a renewable heating system installed. Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that the upcoming consultation will see an increase in tariffs for some of the technologies that qualify for the commercial RHI tariff and that they now had a ‘credible, sensible timeline for delivery of the policy’. “I am absolutely determined to drive the take-up of renewable heat and we will publish a set of indicative tariffs that we think the industry will be encouraged by.” "Basically, within a matter of weeks industry should have a high level of certainty on the level of tariffs in the non-domestic scheme going forward. They will not necessarily be improved across the board, but they will certainly be improvements in the scheme." It is also understood that any installation after 20th January 2013 will qualify for new the tariffs once they come into effect in April 2014. Therefore, any business that registers for the RHI this month will still be eligible to receive the higher tariff. The Commercial RHI tariff was launched for industrial and commercial customers in November 2011, however, the uptake has been much slower than first anticipated especially for solar thermal systems and ground source heat pumps. Low tariff’s for some of the technologies, a subdued market due to the economic downturn and a loss in investor confidence are all factors that have attributed to the low demand. The debacle that surrounded the solar feed-in tariff will have also played a role in the apprehension businesses have in wanting to take advantage of the scheme. The sudden cuts to the feed in tariff forced many companies to scrap their plans or were resigned to receiving a much lower tariff than they had previously budgeted for. However, the DECC have stressed that they have learnt their lesson and there will not be a repeat with the RHI and they will be introducing a flexible degression mechanism this summer to keep track of the uptake, allowing them to provide early warnings of any cuts they are likely to make. Business looking to take advantage of the scheme should be safe in the knowledge that the government is keen to increase interest in the market and that these proposed tariff improvements will provide businesses with attractive returns on investment and will not be subject to drastic tariff reductions. Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Delayed
At the end of last month, the renewable energy industry was hit with some more disappointing news in regards to the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Renewable energy companies and homeowners were eagerly awaiting the launch of the domestic RHI this summer. Following consultation last year, an announcement on the details of how it would work was expected at the end of March, however, the excitement was soon quelled by the news that the scheme was to be delayed yet again. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “We remain committed to introducing an incentive scheme for householders too, and have today set out an updated timetable for its launch alongside plans to extend our renewable heat voucher scheme in the meantime.” Originally announced in 2009, the scheme is intended to provide financially incentive for consumers to install low carbon heating systems such as solar water heaters, air and ground source heat pumps and biomass boilers, it is unlikely now to be in operation until April 2014. Tariffs for each technology will be announced in September 2012. Any households that have had an eligible technology installed since 2009 will be able to qualify for the RHI once it is finally up and running. RHPP Extended Alongside this news, it was also announced that the RHPP was due to be extended until the end of March 2014, just before the proposed launch of the RHI. The scheme has been running since July 2011 and is a one-off grant to help finance the cost of the installation. The grants available for the various technologies are provided below: Despite the RHI being delayed it is still worthwhile installing an eligible technology now as you will be able to claim for the RHPP and still qualify for the RHI once it is operational. Once the RHI is launched this grant will not be available. Extended Warranty on Samsung Air Source Heat Pumps We are now premium installers of Samsung’s EHS Monobloc air-source heat pump and to celebrate this we are offering customers who go ahead with an installation a 7 year Extended Warranty on all our Samsung units – completely free of charge! That is double what other market leaders offer. With installation costs from £8000, the system offers exactly what the domestic market has been waiting for. This offer is valid for a limited time only. By installing with Enviko now you will qualify for the £850 RHPP grant, receive a 7 year extended warranty, drastically reduce your heating costs and qualify for future RHI payments once the scheme is launched. Why wait a year for the RHI to launch when you can there are so many benefits to installing now?! Visit our air source heat pump pages to find out more about the Samsung EHS Monobloc.
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Record Year for Renewable Generation in Scotland
There have been some encouraging figures released, highlighting Scotland’s continued progress to achieving its renewable electricity targets. Scottish renewable generation was at a record high in 2012 with a total of 14,600 Gigawatt hours of electricity generated from renewable sources, an increase of 7% from the previous year. The total amount generated in Scotland is now enough to power the equivalent of every Scottish home and represented 39% of Scotland’s total electricity requirements. The figures also highlighted that wind generation saw an increase of 19% from the previous year with a record high level of 8,295 GWh generated. This is over four times the amount generated in 2006. In light of these pleasing figures, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing stated: “2012 was another record year for renewables in Scotland. Scotland also contributed more than a third of the entire UK’s renewables output, demonstrating just how important a role our renewable resource is playing in terms of helping the UK meet its binding EU renewable energy targets. “We remain firmly on course to generate the equivalent of 100 per cent of Scotland’s electricity needs from renewables by 2020 – with renewables generating more than enough electricity to supply every Scottish home.” Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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Finance Options for Renewable Systems
Renewable energy is becoming wide spread throughout the UK as we endeavour to make Britain’s energy demands more sustainable and in line with much of Europe. In order to secure such a large up take in a relatively short period of time the government introduced generous grants in the way of a Feed in Tariff (FIT) for electricity producing technologies and a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for heat generating ones. These government programs secure a minimum fixed income per unit generated which is then index linked (RPI) so will rise in line with inflation for typically 20 years. This makes lending for renewable energy installations an attractive and comparatively secure proposition. Your Bank Most if not all high street banks and building societies are only too keen to lend money for these types of projects. In most cases lenders will offer rates on an unsecured basis, however, if you decide to opt for the secured route, where the bank has a charge over your house, farm or commercial building the interest rates will be vastly reduced. In most cases this is the most cost effective way to raise the capital needed for any renewable energy development. (2-6%) This is especially true if you have a proven positive record with your bank. The Carbon Trust As part of the carbon trust activities they have partnered with Siemens finance to offer clients Energy Efficiency Financing which is available to a wide variety of organisations designed to help you save money, reduce your energy costs and ultimately become greener. There are a number of affordable financing options available from Siemens Financial Services which can deliver increased energy savings and earnings from the very beginning. The scheme has been designed so that financing payments are offset by anticipated energy savings, therefore new equipment should pay for itself. A) Loan – Offered on an unsecured basis, interest rates between 6-9% depending on credit rating. The money is paid direct to you for onward payment for the system. B) Lease – effectively still a loan but funds are paid directly to your installer as the supplier and Siemens have title of the equipment for the term of the loan/lease(7 years) At the end of the term you pay 1% of initial loan amount and take over ownership of the system. Because they have a charge on the equipment the interest rate is slightly cheaper between 6-8%. For further details click here. Or ask us for an application form and we will be happy to assist you. Product Financing Several of the manufacturers we work with offer finance packages for their products. This is predominantly only available for wind turbines, however others may start to follow suit. The term is usually between 7-10 years and interest rates are typically around 7-8% and will be secured on the turbine itself not your property. Funded / Free installations Another increasingly popular option is to not actually fund the project yourself at all, but allow investment companies to pay for a system on your property instead and to simply benefit from substantially reduced electricity prices. How does this work? This is only available for properties with a high energy demand (minimum £2,500 per year) and with large suitable roof spaces (not asbestos). Essentially the investment company will pay for & crucially maintain the installation for 25 years. They will receive the Government FIT and any export amounts and will then charge you for the electricity you consume at a reduced rate typically about 30% less than your current tariff. On a 50kw system this can amount to over £200,000 in a 30 year period. *assumes 3% or less RPI & 5% increase in energy prices What is the cost to me? There is a one off fee of £2,000 which is payable to complete the necessary planning, Grid connection applications, structural survey and energy performance assessments. £1,000 of this deposit is then refunded to you if we are unable to proceed due to negative responses from above applications or upon successful installation of your system. There are then no ongoing fees as the system is maintained by Enviko & financed by the investment group for 25 years. Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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Solar Powers ScotRail Stations
ScotRail have continued to demonstrate their green credentials by having solar pv systems added to a number of their rail stations throughout Scotland. If you regularly use their services you may well have noticed the new additions at a number of the stations but what you might not know is that Enviko designed and installed each of them. We have just completed the installation of solar panels at East Kilbride, Easterhouse and Elgin stations to help power the buildings heating, lighting and information signs. Steve Montgomery, ScotRail’s managing director, said: “This is an exciting project as part of our ongoing efforts to further enhance our environmental performance. “By introducing these photovoltaic tiles, ScotRail is reducing its carbon emissions without impacting on the quality service we offer our customers.” Transport Minister Keith Brown said: “I am encouraged that ScotRail is making a positive contribution to carbon emissions reduction in Scotland and look forward to further similar projects to improve the environmental performance of Scotland's railway.” ScotRail stations that are already benefiting from generating their own electricity include Kirkcaldy, Leuchars, Dunfermline, Kincardine and Yorker. Neilston and Shettleston are next on the list with the projects due to be complete in the next few weeks. Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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Panasonic’s Premium Installer of the Month!
Enviko have been named as Panasonic's Premium Installer of the Month for February! Enviko has been a member of Panasonic's premium installer network since the projects inception in September 2011. Enviko are proud to be Panasonic's 'Installer of the Month'! As members we are able to supply our customers with the latest Panasonic products whilst also receiving the latest training and updates. We then pass this knowledge and expertise onto our customers to ensure they are advised as best as possible when. Enviko are proud to be Panasonic's 'Installer of the Month' for February! Panasonic HIT solar modules The Panasonic HIT solar module is made up of solar cells composed of a monocrystalline silicon wafer surrounded by extremely thin amorphous silicon layers. The hybrid design means the modules can produce more power per square metre than other PV modules making them ideal when limited space is an issue. HIT solar cells can maintain higher efficiency than a conventional crystalline silicon solar cell under extreme heat and perform better in low light conditions. Panasonic modules achieve efficiencies at the worlds highest levels As temperature rises, they produce over 10% more electricity than conventional panels Excellent low light performance due to pyramid texture & anti-reflexion glass 10 year product warranty Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.
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