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The solar energy world leader (as featured on the BBC), Germany, is now attracting a spike in demand for Solar Energy Investment as the deadline that you have to ‘plug in’ before the reduction in the feed-in tariff (FIT) looms.

As reported in Reuters (citing a parliamentary source), a reduction of up to 16% is expected for most solar photovoltaic installations from the first of July 2010, significantly reducing the incentive for investors.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panel makers have been receiving many new orders not only from domestic homeowners but also from businesses and investment groups with larger roofspaces and qualified installers have been working around the clock to fit the panels in time before the reduced tariff is activated.

Experience International MD ‘Steven Worboys’ who are exclusive marketing partners, for the first time in the UK, Solar Panel investment in Germany, comments,

“With the 1st July deadline fast approaching we are sourcing additional roofspace in order to meet the high demand for solar energy investments in Germany. UK investors know that ‘plugging in’ by the 1st of July will mean higher returns over the next 20 years.”

The FIT was first introduced into Germany in 1990 and requires utilities to connect renewable energy generators to the grid and buy the produced electricity at a rate of 65-90% of the average tariff charged per unit to consumers.

The model has been so successful in supporting the evolvement of the renewable energy industry that is has been replicated all over the world, including the United Kingdon.

However, some 20 yrs on, the government in Germany has realised that the feed-in tariff, currently at 32 – 43 eurocents/kWh, is over-subsidizing the renewable energy industry costing consumers too much (8.95 Billion Euros in 2008) and so the FIT tariff is to be cut. The fall of up to a third in the cost of manufacture of solar panels and growth in cheaper imports, especially from China, also were also an influence in the decision.

By their very design FITs are made to to reduce over time and the reduction is not unexpected, even if the high two digit nature is deemed somewhat severe by some.

But as Steven Worboys concludes:

“The feed-in tariff has played a major part in turning Germany into the biggest and most successful solar energy producer in the world. It has installed 9 GW of PV capacity with a target by the government of 66 GW by 2030. The industry has a turnover of some €1.7 billion per annum, employs 20,000 people and analysts anticipate that solar energy can provide 25% of the nation’s electricity by the year 2050.”

With this clear progress thus far and new government targets for renewable energy production being made, the imminent reduction in FITs is certainly not the end of Germany’s solar success story and the growth and success of Solar power as a leading Alternative Energy Investment. You still have a window of opportunity for investors to benefit from returns of €21.501 net income in Year 1 and 17% net ROI for years 1 – 20.

For further information about ‘plugging in’ before 1st July 2010 contact the exclusive marketing partners as soon as possible, Experience International on +44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit Experience-International.com.

Tags: alternative energy, feed in tariff, investment, Solar, solar panel

Solar panel set up, like solar electric panels for homes was once viewed as a high-tech home enhancement that ended up becoming more futuristic than realistic. The actual cost savings you could potentially generate on your energy bills most likely wouldn’t have been sufficient to justify what usually is a truly pretty high up front set-up expense. Fortunately, that is all changing.

Climate change has become such a threat that world leaders as well as Governments are now being forced to sit up, take stock and begin reducing co2 emissions. At the Copenhagen Climate Convention in November last year, quite a few of the developed countries made ambitious co2 lowering pledges. For example the British Government assured to reduce the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions by a huge 60 percent by the year 2050.

Nevertheless, the majority of developed countries have a very poor uptake of solar panels such as solar roof panels installations in their homes. One percent of houses having solar panels definitely will not be sufficient to fulfill the big promises made. This is where the Feed-In Tariff comes into play. Numerous countries globally now have Feed-In Tariffs as a way of stimulating solar panel set up in residences. It basically entails utilities companies paying households with solar PV panels for each and every unit of electrical energy produced – even the ones that the household uses itself!

And this quite simply means you will be paid for producing as well as making use of your own electricity. In several countries, this rate is especially high and also exceeds the rate at which electricity companies sell their own power units to households! As a matter of fact, this is why producing solar electricity is actually more costly than making power from fossil fuels.

It is not just the feed-in tariff that is making economic sense for solar panels; there is a substantial financial incentive by means of power bill cuts. These will certainly vary depending of where you reside and also the season. But the sunnier elements of our planet can in fact create their total electricity needs through several months of the year and thus there is no power bills whatsoever to pay!

There is an additional incentive in the mix as well. Solar panel set up increases the value to your property. Even if you’re not really contemplating to sell your home now, adding value to your residence is really a beneficial move. So, with these types of incentives in your mind, it really is possible to make profit from solar panels, placing them solidly as an investment instead of an expenditure.

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Solar panel installment, like solar electric panels for homes was once viewed as a advanced home enhancement that ended up becoming more futuristic than realistic. The actual cost savings you could potentially generate on your electric bills most likely wouldn’t have been sufficient to justify what usually is a truly pretty high up front installment expense. However, that is all changing.

Climate change has become such a threat that world leaders as well as Governments are now being forced to sit up, take stock and begin reducing co2 emissions. At the Copenhagen Climate Convention in November last year, quite a few of the developed countries made ambitious co2 lowering pledges. For example the British Government assured to reduce the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions by a huge 60 percent by the year 2050.

Nevertheless, the majority of developed countries have a very poor uptake of solar panels such as solar roof panels installations in their homes. One percent of houses having solar panels definitely will not be sufficient to fulfill the big promises made. This is where the Feed-In Tariff comes into play. Numerous countries globally now have Feed-In Tariffs as a way of stimulating solar panel set up in residences. It basically entails utilities companies paying households with solar PV panels for each and every unit of electrical energy produced – even the ones that the household uses itself!

And this quite simply means you will be paid for producing as well as making use of your own electricity. In several countries, this rate is especially high and also exceeds the rate at which electricity companies sell their own power units to households! As a matter of fact, this is why producing solar electricity is actually more costly than making power from fossil fuels.

It is not just the feed-in tariff that is making economic sense for solar panels; there is a substantial financial incentive by means of power bill cuts. These will certainly vary depending of where you reside and also the season. But the sunnier elements of our planet can in fact create their total electricity needs through several months of the year and thus there is no power bills whatsoever to pay!

There is one more incentive in the mix as well. Solar panel installation increases the value to your property. Even if you are not really considering to sell your house in the not too distant future, adding value to your property is in fact a beneficial move. So, with these sorts of incentives in your mind, it really is possible to make money from solar panels, placing them safely as an investment instead of an expenditure.

Tags: roof panels, solar electric panels, solar panel

The world leader in solar energy (as featured on the BBC), Germany, is currently attracting a spike in demand for Solar Energy Investment as the timeframe that you have to ‘plug in’ before the cut in the feed-in tariff (FIT) looms.

Reuters reported (citing a parliamentary source), a cut of up to 16% is anticipated for the majority of solar photovoltaic installations from the first of July 2010, significantly reducing the returns and attractiveness for investors.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panel makers have been inundated with orders not only from domestic homeowners but also from businesses and investment groups with larger roofspaces and solar panel installers consistently working to get panels in place on time before the reduced tariff deadline.

Experience International MD ‘Steven Worboys’ who are exclusive marketing partners, for the 1st time in the United Kingdon, Solar Panel investment in Germany, stated,

“With the 1st July timeframe fast approaching we are sourcing extra roofspace in order to meet the high demand for solar energy investments in Germany. UK investors are aware that ‘plugging in’ by this date will maximise their returns across the next 20 years.”

The FIT was first introduced into Germany in 1990 and requires utilities to connect renewable energy generators to the grid and purchase the produced electricity at a rate of 65-90% of the average tariff charged per unit to end-users.

The model has been so successful in helping the evolvement of the renewable energy industry that is has been replicated all across the world, including the United Kingdon.

However, some twenty years later, the German government has realised that the feed-in tariff, currently at 32 – 43 eurocents/kWh, is over-subsidizing the renewable energy industry costing consumers too much (8.95 Billion Euros in 2008) and so the FIT tariff is to be reduced. The fall of up to a third in the cost of production of solar panels and growth in cheaper imports, especially from China, also influenced the decision.

By their very design FITs are intended to reduce over time and the cut is not unexpected, even if the double-digit figure is deemed quite severe by some.

But as Steven Worboys concludes:

“The feed-in tariff has played a major part in turning Germany into the largest and most successful solar energy producer in the world. It has installed 9 GW of PV capacity with government targets for 66 GW by 2030. The industry has a turnover of some €1.7 billion per year, employs 20,000 people and experts predict that solar energy can provide 25% of Germanys electricity by the year 2050.”

With this clear progress to date and new government targets for renewable energy production being made, the imminent cut in FITs is certainly not the end of Germany’s solar success story and the success and growth of Solar power as a leading Alternative Energy Investment. There remains a window of opportunity to invest and benefit from returns of €21.501 net income in Year 1 and 17% net ROI for years 1 – 20.

For further information about ‘plugging in’ before 1st July 2010 contact the exclusive marketing partners as soon as possible, Experience International on +44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit Experience-International.com.

Tags: alternative energy, feed in tariff, investment, Solar, solar panel

One of the major characteristics of modern day life is our dependence on electronic gadgets which we rely upon on a daily basis for a multitude of routine and mundane tasks. From cleaning to cooking, entertainment to communication, electronic gadgets are here to stay and are an integral part of any average person’s lifestyle.

However, the Achilles Heel of such technology is that they require power and are made up of a number of different components all of which run the risk of breaking down and therefore require to be replaced or repaired. Whilst some of these gadgets draw their power consumption directly from the main powers supply, others operate on a battery basis meaning that the battery has to be charged up and this can be a costly proposition in the long term. Solar battery chargers provide the best of both worlds in that they enable the user to continue using their electronic devices on a routine basis whilst at the same time, ensuring that they power up and charge the batteries required for such devices at will.

A major bug bear is that the overwhelming majority of batteries that are used to power up the various electronic gadgets are disposable meaning that as soon as the last bit of power has been used up, they are of no further use to the device owner. They cannot be recharged, even if the owner wanted to (and many do either due do monetary concerns, or concerns about the damage to the environment that such components inflict).

Thankfully, there has been a remarkable new development which has resulted in a very significant improvement in this woefully inefficient status quo: Solar Battery Chargers which provide a multitude of benefits ranging from a more environmentally friendly and conscious solution to the power dilemma, as well as being a far more cost effective remedy. Whilst costly, they are slowly but surely diminishing in price meaning that they are far more accessible for the ordinary consumer.

Many consumers are a little uncertain as to the precise manner in which Solar Battery Chargers work, and as a result then, fail to appreciate or understand the awesome potential that they have. The manner in which solar panels work is the same as a plant: they absorb the energy provided by the sun, and then store the energy in order for it to be converted into electrical energy. This means that the owner of the solar charger will have a permanent power supply that will only cost them the initial sum…and nothing more.

Tags: solar battery chargers, solar energy, solar panel, solar panel charger, solar power

We never seem to think beyond our next purchase and in many respects, given how callous we are towards the disposable nature of consumer goods this means that we are somewhat blinded to the true cost of the goods we buy. We do not see the volume of toxic gases produced, the number of trees that had to be cut down, or the number of dangerous chemicals released into our delicate and long suffering environment. Because of this reluctance to take personal responsibility, this means that the greatly heralded arrival of items such as a Solar Powered Battery Charger rings a little hollow.

There will be readers who will remain cynical about the role that their usage of various appliances plays in relation to the infliction of damage to the environment, especially given how innocuous and innocent they seem. Some of us will grudgingly admit and concede a small measure of culpability, acknowledging the fact that the actual manufacturing process of the appliances and electronic devices is a major source of pollution. However, the polluting effects of our devices does not end there, indeed every time we power or charge them up, is yet another slap in the face for Mother Nature. Whether it is due to electrical batteries which are non bio-degradable, or the electricity we derive from our main power supply which in turn is created using massively polluting fossil fuels: rest assured, it is taking its toll on our planet.

Electrical batteries cannot be incinerated; many of them contain plastic which releases a series of poisonous gases which is deadly to humans and organic life as a whole in very small doses, and contain deadly chemicals such as mercury and chloride. Even if it was possible to incinerate them, this is an extremely inefficient method of disposal because a considerable amount of energy and fuel would be required to power the combustion process to reach temperatures high enough to successfully smelt the components down. Given that a significant amount of pollution and power has to be tolerated in order to provide the electricity necessary to fuel the incinerators, it is plain to see that there is a definite catch-22 situation on our hands!

There is a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel however: the solar powered battery charger. Whereas the traditional forms of powering up electrical devices are either non-rechargeable or need fossil fuels to be used to produce the required electricity the solar powered battery charger does not, and the only external power supply it requires at any given time is that derived from the sun. This significantly improves the useful lifespan of these products.

To learn more about how Solar Powered Battery Chargers could not only save you money but also give you complete freedom from mains power then please visit my Solar Energy Blog.

Tags: solar battery chargers, solar energy, solar panel, solar panel charger, solar power

The one uniquely distinguishing aspect of the world that we live in is our dependence (and some would argue and quite fairly, addiction) to electronic devices of all shapes and sizes. Just about every single task that can be feasibly performed by a human being has now been replaced and assumed by a machine.

Our trusty friends and companions, the downfall with many of these items is that they run the risk of malfunction and failure and this can range from being merely inconvenient, to downright costly (in particular, in the specific context of a business.) Given that all machines and electronic devices are nothing more than a collection of different parts which work together to achieve a common objective, the failure of even a single component (regardless of how trivial the fault, or how petty the role actually performed) is enough to be the kiss of death for the machine in question. All electronic gadgets require fuel in the guise of power and this will be derived either from the mains power supply or from a battery source.

The major weakness of any electronic device is that it is only ever as useful and productive as long as it is provided with power, and this would not be so much of an issue….if they actually lasted for a semi decent period of time! To add further insult to injury, the current generation of electronic batteries are not actually rechargeable (whether this is due to a fundamental design flaw or a cynical move to force consumers to buy them more frequently is uncertain.)

Solar Battery Chargers are quickly becoming much more prevalent and commonplace within our societies as government’s across the world are finally coming to appreciate the remarkable benefit these helpful products provide. Slowly but surely, the monopoly that the disposable electrical battery once enjoyed is coming to an end as more research is being dedicated solely to improving upon the design of solar battery chargers.

Solar Battery Chargers satisfy one of the most fundamental perquisites of an effective invention: simplicity reigns supreme. All that is required is that the solar panels are exposed to direct sunlight…and from there, the charger will do all of the work itself. It will act as a type of electrical sponge, absorbing and storing the energy that it derives from the sun’s rays and then convert it at its own pace. Sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Truth be told…if you are looking for a hidden catch: there is none.

Tags: solar battery chargers, solar energy, solar panel, solar panel charger, solar power

When you build a solar panel, there are a number of things that need to be taken into consideration before you actually start. Once you know what you are doing it is a fairly straight forward process, building your own solar panel. What you need is the correct tools, the right products and a good training manual.

That is not the first step though. The first step is to decide how many solar panels you are going to build and what you are going to do with the electricity they generate. Decide how big your dream is. Do want to start a solar farm, building 2000 watt panels and feed electricity back to the national grid or do you want to build 500 watt panels for running specific appliances in your home or do just want a small one; to build a solar panel for re-charging your digital camera batteries?

The process is exactly the same when building a low wattage yield solar and a high wattage panel, besides time and space, the only other thing you need is more solar cells. People want to build their own solar panels to reduce the cost of purchasing solar a panel because they can be very expensive.

So once you have decided what size of solar panel you are going to build, the next step is to determine where you can get a cheap supply of solar cells. EBay is always a good place to start when wanting to buy anything on the cheap, the only downside is that you can’t always get the exact thing you are after. However, this process is a bit hit and miss and only about 50% of the time can you find something that you are looking for.

The best option is to contact companies in your local area who use solar panels to power remote pieces of electrical equipment. Contact these companies and make yourself known to them, tell them what you want to do so at a later date should they have any broken cells they want to dispose of, they will contact you. One of the major users of solar cells are the road and traffic signs, often you see them on the side of the road, and often they will have the company’s contact details on them. These signs get damaged on a regular basis and have to be repaired.

If the solar panel is damaged they will throw the old panel away replace it with a new one. If you have a good training manual which shows you how to build a solar panel, it won’t take much for you to repair a damaged one.

This is the biggest pitfall you have to overcome, so go and find some local companies who are throwing away their solar cells and recycling them.

A final word, if there is one thing I want to drive home to you, is the fact you need to have a very good picture in your mind’s eye of what it is you want to achieve. Having worked on many projects, you can learn from my experience, if you don’t do it you will have a panel fit for nothing. You will make life very hard for yourself and will probably be disappointed. At the beginning and end of each break ask yourself “is this panel going to turn out how I initially intended?

Different Types of Solar Panels

• Polycrystalline Solar Panels – String Ribbon Silicon
• Satellite Grade Solar Cells
• Thin Film Solar Panels – copper indium diselenide

Tags: enviroment, green, solar energy, solar panel, solar power

We never seem to think beyond our next purchase and in many respects, given how callous we are towards the disposable nature of consumer goods this means that we are somewhat blinded to the true cost of the goods we buy. We do not see the volume of toxic gases produced, the number of trees that had to be cut down, or the number of dangerous chemicals released into our delicate and long suffering environment. Because of this reluctance to take personal responsibility, this means that the greatly heralded arrival of items such as a Solar Powered Battery Charger rings a little hollow.

There will be readers who will remain cynical about the role that their usage of various appliances plays in relation to the infliction of damage to the environment, especially given how innocuous and innocent they seem. Some of us will grudgingly admit and concede a small measure of culpability, acknowledging the fact that the actual manufacturing process of the appliances and electronic devices is a major source of pollution. However, the polluting effects of our devices does not end there, indeed every time we power or charge them up, is yet another slap in the face for Mother Nature. Whether it is due to electrical batteries which are non bio-degradable, or the electricity we derive from our main power supply which in turn is created using massively polluting fossil fuels: rest assured, it is taking its toll on our planet.

Electrical batteries are a nightmare to dispose of, there really is no real way to dispose of them cleanly, efficiently and above all else: safely. Cost rules supreme when it comes to disposal of these units, and so the most cost effective solution is to dump them in landfill sites and simply bury more rubbish on top of them. This would not be such a big issue if the components were actually biodegradable…but they aren’t and so unless we can wait around a century for them to finally break down, we have a real problem on our hands. We can’t burn or melt the components because that would create an unacceptably high level of pollution as well as potentially and actually lethal gases which would pose a significant risk to the personnel involved in the incineration process.

It is not all doom and gloom however, for there is a new solution at hand: solar powered battery charger. Given that these are designed to be rechargeable, this means that their lifespan is far greater than their traditional counterparts. This does not mean that they are infinite resources, although there is ongoing research designed to further finesse the longevity of these products.

To learn more about how Solar Powered Battery Chargers could not only save you money but also give you complete freedom from mains power then please visit my Solar Energy Blog.

Tags: solar battery chargers, solar energy, solar panel, solar panel charger, solar power

The one uniquely distinguishing aspect of the world that we live in is our dependence (and some would argue and quite fairly, addiction) to electronic devices of all shapes and sizes. Just about every single task that can be feasibly performed by a human being has now been replaced and assumed by a machine.

Our trusty friends and companions, the downfall with many of these items is that they run the risk of malfunction and failure and this can range from being merely inconvenient, to downright costly (in particular, in the specific context of a business.) Given that all machines and electronic devices are nothing more than a collection of different parts which work together to achieve a common objective, the failure of even a single component (regardless of how trivial the fault, or how petty the role actually performed) is enough to be the kiss of death for the machine in question. All electronic gadgets require fuel in the guise of power and this will be derived either from the mains power supply or from a battery source.

When buying an electronic device, it is necessary to ensure that proper consideration is given to the running expenses that will be incurred in relation to the device in question, and the most draining of these will be the power supply. Whether you derive the power directly from your main power supply or by means of disposable batteries, this can be costly indeed. The batteries in particular are especially cumbersome because they are a one use only item, in other words, once used, they cannot be used again and must be disposed of.

The very cornerstone of capitalism is progress and innovation, i.e. the continual striving for the perfection of current technology in a bid to maximise efficiency and by extension then, profits as well and the latest development in the energy market has been the development of the Solar Battery Chargers. The remarkable aspect of these chargers is that they go a significant way to eliminating the various pitfalls and drawbacks most commonly associated with the traditional forms of electronic batteries.

Solar Battery Chargers satisfy one of the most fundamental perquisites of an effective invention: simplicity reigns supreme. All that is required is that the solar panels are exposed to direct sunlight…and from there, the charger will do all of the work itself. It will act as a type of electrical sponge, absorbing and storing the energy that it derives from the sun’s rays and then convert it at its own pace. Sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Truth be told…if you are looking for a hidden catch: there is none.

Tags: solar battery chargers, solar energy, solar panel, solar panel charger, solar power