8/7/10 - Installation Director, Paul Taylor, is using German expertise to keep The Green Electrician at the forefront of new photovoltaic technology. At the end of June, Paul attended a training session for Sonnen_System, manufacturers of dual-axis tracking systems, developed in cooperation with photovoltaic specialists, SMA Solar Technology.

"The education content included detailed technical characteristics of the Sonnen_system and maintenance requirements. The course included pratical training and complete assembly of Sonnen_system's 3_30, 3_40 and 3_60 Trackers. It was a fascinating course and a truly impressive system. 

"The advantage of a tracking systems is that it moves on a dual axis, tracking the sun throughout the day. This gives it a 25-35% increase efficiency over fix mounted photovoltaic systems. With a permanent performance monitoring system through SMA, this system is ideal for solar fields and commercial ground mounted systems in the UK."

30/6/10 - This month we have completed the UK's largest PV tracker system in Norfolk, a 7.92kWP, 44 panel Deger Tracker Syster at EcoTech Environmental Education Centre in Swaffham. This state of the art photovoltaic tracker system has Sharp 180W solar panels that tilt towards the sun, increasing the efficiency of the system by 25-35% above a standard system. PV Installation Director, Paul Taylor said: "This project was fascinating to work on particularly as we are breaking new ground in the UK.  The tracker system sits beneath an imposing megawatt turbine and will generate enough energy to power the EcoTech Centre.  It is the largest of its kind in the UK and certainly has the wow factor."

28/5/10 - A Berkshire customer has opted for Kyocera panels for his house, choosing the dark frame and darker colour of these panels to blend into his traditional house design and construction. The results were a great success. "Customers with darker slate rooves can choose a panel such as Kyocera that blends into the roof colour," explains The Green Electrician installation director, Paul Taylor.

"Thank you, and if you have any potential customers in our area who would like to see a system up and running, we would be pleased to oblige." KO, Berkshire

28/5/10 - The Green Electrician is currently working on a 7KW solar PV tracker system for charity, EcoTech at its Centre in Swaffham, Norfolk. The Ecotech Centre offers environmental education programmes, exhibitions, events and is a centre of sustainability in the region.

Ground works are currently underway for this flagship installation.  This will be one of the first photovoltaic tracker systems to be installed in the UK and will provide electricity alongside the UK's first multi mega-watt wind turbine. For further inforamtion contact info@thegreenelectrician.co.uk or visit Ecotech.org.uk.

The Green Electrician has been attending renewable fairs in the Midlands and the Northwest.  If you would like us to attend your renewable fair, please let us know the details.  We will be attending the Cheshire Show 22/23 June 2010.

The following picture was taken at the Shipston Renewable Technology Showcase in May.

13/4/10 - The Green Electrician received a thorough Microgeneration Certification Scheme assessment and review today, with the MCS representative looking at our PV installations, sales and policy and procedures.  Whilst we await the formal report, the asessor commended us on our attention to detail in several areas and said: "we are just the kind of installers that we want."

Thanks to our team for ensuring our continued high standard in all the work that we do.

7/5/10 - We completed an installation in Humberside this week and received the following kind letter and picture.  If any other customers would like to see their installation on our blog please send us a photograph.

"We’re very happy with the trouble free installation performed by your efficient and cheerful team. 

30/4/10 - Paul Taylor, Director of the Green Electrician has just completed the Fronius Training Programme.

As Fronius Service Partners, we are trained to diagnose and fix inverter problems.  This means we can hvae any breakdowns fixed quickly as we carry spare components in stock.  This also means that customer's systems can be up and running quickly, making electricity and earning money.

Optional extras for systems include wireless displays, large public displays, web based displays, system monitoring with email or text breakdown alert.

22/4/10 - The sun is shining, the days are getting longer and customers are reporting great figures from their panels. We have a system in Warwickshire that made 19kWh in one day.  This means £7.85 from the FIT, 24p from the export tariff and about £2 saved from avoided costs of importing electricity to run the house.  This equates to over £10 return in one day.