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What you need to know about Solar Power
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Introduction
Facts: Energy bills are rising faster and faster
Investing in Solar power has reduced drastically
Fully installed systems available from 3,200+ Government incentives guarantee solar is a
profitable investment
Climate change is happening
Result Renewable energy is now a sound financial
investment
It is more important to generate clean energy
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Energy Prices -Past, Present and Future
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How have energy prices changed in
the last 6 months?
Source: uSwitch.com 7 March 2013SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE
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Where next for your energy prices?
Energy companies are failing consumers by stifling
competition through a combination of tariff
complexity, poor supplier behaviour and lack of
transparency. Ofgem 2012
The rise in prices next year will be
bigger than normal. Consumer
groups warned that the rises could be
as much as 15 per cent over the next
two years. Office for Budget
Responsibility
The days ofcheap
energy are
over -
uSwitch
Energy price rises showing
no signs of abating.
Financial Times, 2012
Prices could rise by around 200,
over the next 18 months.
uSwitch, 2013
Most of the UKs major domestic energy
suppliers have announced electricity and
gas price rises of between 6 and 11 per
cent, to be implemented by the end of
2013.
The Telegraph, December 12th 2012
Consumer groups warned that the rises
could be as much as 15% over the next
two years.Telegraph 2012
Energy prices to rise by 8.7% -
BBC
Double whammy of bigger bills and
lower temperatures - BBC
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Isn't everything getting more
expensive?
Yes, but energy costs are rising fastest of them all.
Have a look at energy price rises compared to other
costs over the last 8 years (uSwitch 2013):
Alcohol: 31% Water: 50% Petrol: 66%
Household Electricity Bills: 151% Equivalent to787 per yearfor an average home
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Why is energy getting more
expensive, faster?
Global competition: The UK is now
a net importer of gas and must
compete globally on prices
Wholesale prices: Peak oilmeans
restricted access and smaller, more
remote reserves
Decreased Supply: Coal power
stations being taken offline
Infrastructure: Rising demands
require greater investment
Decreased competition between
national energy suppliers
Environmental costs: Carbon
taxes, penalties, upgrades to meet
targets and commitments
= more expensive
energy
Oil Reserves
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Cutting Energy Bills with Solar
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Solar Power - how does it work?
Light (notheat) from
the sun creates
electricity through
panels on your roof
Sunlight creates flow
of electrons
Works even on cloudy
or cold days At night, batteries or mains supply take over
Fully automated - no need to switch on/off
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Parts of a Solar PV System*
Solar panels mounted on roof
Inverter
MeterController*Parts shown are representative and
might not reflect the actual
appearance of your installation
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The financial benefits
Cost savings
Generating your own energy reduces energy bills
Payments
The government pays the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) toclean energy generators
and
Energy companies pay for surplus energy fed into
the grid Combined value
Total value is up to 19% p.a. return on investment
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Environmental benefits
And the obvious environmental benefits:
Solar energy is clean energy
No CO2 emissions
No smoke emissions Your carbon footprint is reduced by ~1 tonne of CO2
per year. This is equivalent to:
Planting 46 trees
Driving 2,998 miles
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Questions to ask yourself
Do you think energy bills will get lower in thenext 20 years?
No? Solar brings more profits if prices rise
Do you have a savings account? Yes? Solar will outperform it by a large margin -and it's guaranteed by the government and tax-
free too
Do you want to cut down your CO2 emissions? Solar will cut down your CO2 emissions by up to 1
tonne per year
Equivalent to planting 46 trees every year
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Myths about Solar
The UK isn't sunny enough for solar power
Solar requires constant maintenance
If I'm moving home, I won't get the returns
Homes with solar panels sell for up to 3% more - and up to 30%faster (Source - uSwitch 2012)
The Feed-in-Tariff is no longer available
Solar power is getting more efficient/cheaper every year, so I should
wait
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What can I expect?
South-facing roofs offer thebest performance, but East to
West-facing will bring around
10% less and will be factored
into projections
Installations usually completein 1-2 days
30-35 years of hassle-freeenergy
Sheffield
Solar Irradiance for the UK
By law, all projections must be standardised
for a home receiving the equivalent
irradiance as Sheffield city centre
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Profiting with Solar
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Feed-in Tariffs (FiT)
The UK government is committed to reduce CO2
emissions by 60% by 2050
They guarantee homes that generate clean energy -
like solar power - tax-free payments through theFeed-in Tariff scheme for 20 years
Payments are linked to the Retail Price Index
The FiT is paid on top of the other benefits of solar
power - and you still get free electricity All installations through SMS Energies qualify for FiT
payments from Day 1
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Export Tariffs
All electricity that you generate will be paid for by the
FiT, but you will receive an additional payment for
energy you generate and do not use
50% of your generation will qualify for an additionalpayment of 4.5 pence kWh
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Other Benefits
On top of the FiT and the Export tariff, you will also
get free energy from your solar system
Equivalent to ~14.5 pence kWh
Your CO2 emissions will be reduced by ~1 tonne peryear
Equivalent to planting 46 trees every year
Equivalent to driving 2,993 miles every year
Houses with solar sell up to 30% faster Houses with solar sell for up to 3% more
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Typical Installations
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Typical Returns: Top-of-the-range
For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunPower system: Cost 9,200 fully installed, inclusive
Returns over life of panels
FiT payments 11,507 Export Payments 1,677
Energy Savings 41,239
Total Returns 54,423
Investment Analysis over life of panels Gross Profit = 45,223
Average Return per annum = 14%
Total Return on Investment = 492%
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Typical Returns: Top-of-the-range
For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunPower system: Cost 9,200 fully installed, inclusive
Returns over life of panels
FiT payments 11,507 Export Payments 1,677
Energy Savings 41,239
Total Returns 54,423
Investment Analysis over life of panels Gross Profit = 45,223
Average Return per annum = 14%
Total Return on Investment = 492%
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Typical Returns: Top-of-the-range
For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunPower system: Cost 9,200 fully installed, inclusive
Returns over life of panels
FiT payments 11,507 Export Payments 1,677
Energy Savings 41,239
Total Returns 54,423
Investment Analysis over life of panels Gross Profit = 45,223
Average Return per annum = 14%
Total Return on Investment = 492%
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Typical Returns: Mid-range
For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunTechsystem: Cost fully installed, fully inclusive 7,350
Returns over life of panels
FiT payments - 20 years: 13,052 Export Payments - 20 years 1,141 Energy Savings 14,201
Total Returns
28,395
Investment Analysis over life of panels Gross Profit = 21,046
Average Return per annum = 19.32% Total Return on Investment = 492%SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE
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How do I know this information is
accurate?
All of our marketing materials and messages are covered by theMicrogeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and Renewable Energy
Assurance Ltd. (REAL) Codes of Conduct.
These bodies ensure that all of our material and promises are consumer-
friendly, legitimate and justified by the real-world experience of our
customers.
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What do I need to do next?
With your approval, SMS Energies will arrange a short
survey (or surveys) at your property.
This is completely free - no catch
There is no obligation to buy or pay for anything Typically less than 1 hour to survey
You will get
Details of the proposed installation, including all relevant details
Simple calculation of the financial and other returns you can expect All the information you need to decide if solar is right for you A simple,all-inclusive quote
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Didn't we say it was Simple?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can SMS Energies help me? SMS work with a wide range of certified installers and experts and can arrange
for a survey your home. We never charge you a penny and guarantee only the
most competent, competitive and professional firms covering your area
How long will installation take? Planning and custom-ordering the materials may take a few weeks, but the
installation process itself will usually take less than 2 working days, with a large
number completed in 1 working day
Should I get multiple bids? SMS Energies recommend that all customers get multiple quotes to compare
and contrast and get the best deal, although for some it can be tiring to have asuccession of surveyors come to the house. Let your rep know your preference
Explain to me like I'm 5 how solar panels work By magic, mostly ;0) In simple terms, 2 sheets of silicon are placed next to each
other; the energy from sunlight causes electrons to move between them and
generate a current, which flows into the circuit.SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE
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FAQ's continued...
How much will I really save on my bills? All the projections in this document are reliable and accurate to real-world
usage, but standardised to a home in Sheffield. If your home is in an area
that receives greater levels of irradiance than Sheffield (see map) then you
can expect better performance and returns
How much roof space do I need? A minimum of 5.5m2 is recommended
Will it work on cloudy or cold days? Yes: cold days make no difference; cloudy days will reduce output slightly,
depending on cloud density
My roof is not directly facing South - is this a problem? No. As long as it is somewhere South-ish (from East to West) it will produce
ample electricity
Roof pitch should be between 0-60 degrees for attachment
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FAQ's continued (2)...
Trees shade my roof - is this a problem? Unfortunately, yes. Shading even a small proportion of the panel can bring
80% reduction in output
Do I need planning permission?
Not unless your home is a listed building - even then, most councils willapprove
What servicing or maintenance is required? Because there are no moving parts, very little servicing is required,
although an annual wash with a non-abrasive cleaner will maintain optimal
performance. Your installer can give you details if you feel you would likean annual inspection
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FAQ's continued (3)...
Is financing available? Yes, financing is available from some of our installers. Please specify if you
will require financing
Lastly, how can SMS Energies help me look for the best deal on a solar
installation? SMS work with a wide range of certified installers and experts in the field
and we never charge you a penny. For no charge, we will arrange for any
number of installers to survey your home and we guarantee that they are
the most competent, competitive and professional firms in your area.
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Contact Details
If you would be interested in finding out how much you could benefitfrom solar power and can spare 1 hour of your time, SMS Energies Ltd.
can arrange a FREE survey for you with no obligation to buy or any
hidden costs. Simply contact us here:
email [email protected] [0844 XXXXXXXXX]
07934 247424
website www.smsenergies.com
SMS Energies Ltd.
Cleves, Castle Street
Bletchingley
Surrey RH1 4QA
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Major uses of energy in the home
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Heat loss in the home
Wasted heatis wasted
money
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Solar simply makes sense.