Worcestershire-based solar energy specialists Eco2Solar will be
flying the flag for renewable energy at the forthcoming Edible
Garden Show.
The Kidderminster firm is the only renewables company signed up
to the show to date, and will be demonstrating the environmental
and financial benefits of solar PV and solar thermal panels from
16-18 March on stand 286 in hall 1 at Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire.
It is the first time the company has exhibited at the Edible
Garden Show, which saw over 10,000 visitors to its successful
launch event last year.
"The Edible Garden Show is the perfect place to find out about
'growing your own energy'," said Eco2Solar managing director Paul
Hutchens.
"Solar PV and solar thermal panels give householders and
businesses the opportunity to generate their own electricity as
well as earn money by selling it back to the national grid through
government-backed schemes such as the feed-in tariff and the
Renewable Heat Incentive.
The Feed-in Tariff currently pays householders and organisations
21p per kWh of electricity generated via solar panels (up to 4kWp),
whilst the Renewable Heat Incentive - which provides a return to
businesses and public sector organisations for installing renewable
energy sources - is due to be rolled out to households later this
year.
Despite the recent reduction in Feed-in Tariff rates for solar
PV, Eco2Solar believes there is still a strong case for investing
in solar panels, with returns of around 10% a year available for an
average-sized house.
"Solar energy is completely in tune with the 'good life' vibe
the show is helping to promote in these times of environmental and
economic moderation," added Mr Hutchens. "We're delighted to be
taking part and are sure we'll see a lot of interest in our
products and services."