South Facing - where Photovoltaics work best
We specialise in grid connected Solar PV Systems for House Builders, Commercial Construction and Community Projects. We have installed hundreds of kilowatts of PV modules for customers all across the country helping them to meet local authority on-site generation targets for planning compliance and Code for Sustainable Homes/BREEAM building regulation compliance.
We specialise in grid connected Solar PV Systems for House Builders, Commercial Construction and Community Projects. We have installed hundreds of kilowatts of PV modules for customers all across the country helping them to meet local authority on-site generation targets for planning compliance and Code for Sustainable Homes/BREEAM building regulation compliance.
About us -
Our commitment to the environment is matched only by our commitment to customers. If, like us, you want the best in solar electricity, then you want South Facing... more
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What is solar electricity?
Solar electricity is the same as your regular mains supply, but because it's generated from sun light, its clean, silent and an inexhaustible supply... more
News
New, improved LCBP Phase 2
21st May 2009
The current programme has been extended from July 09 to April 2011 with an additional £35m of funding.
Significantly, applications can now be made directly through South Facing without involving the framework suppliers as previously.
This streamlined system speeds up the application and claims process, and reduces costs by ending commision payments to the framework suppliers.
LCBP Phase2 provides PV solutions for charitable organisations, community groups and the public sector. Applications can be made up to 50% of the cost on installations of up to £200,000 in price.
To discuss grants available for your project, call us on 01525 840 445...
Feed-in Tariff for the UK in 2010
A feed in tariff for the UK has been confirmed. It is expected that this will apply for PV systems of up to 5MW. View our Feed In Tariff FAQ here.
A Feed-in tariff (FIT) is typically a 20 year government backed contract offering a tariff for electricity generated by PV that is up to 6 times greater than the cost of grid electricity. This fast payback scheme incentivises the speedy development of renewable electricity and is paid for by a small levy on every kWh.
The feed-in tariff was first introduced in Germany and has become so successful that it has been taken up in more than 50 countries worldwide such as Spain, Greece, South Korea, Japan, USA, France, and Italy.
Read the 'Guardian' article
Imerys PVt roof tiles
Imerys's PV roof system combines their natural clay tile range with a powerful new PV tile to make the ultimate in sustainable roofing...
more
South Facing is the sole UK distributor for Imerys PV Tiles.
Zero Carbon Building - less than 8 years away
Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 is mandatory for Housing Associations already.
We are currently working with house builders across the UK to deliver housing projects to code levels 3, 4, and above.
Call us for to discuss your CSH requirements...
More
50% Grants for Community PV projects
Charities, schools and public buildings are eligible for funding, so if you have a community project call us now for a quote on 01525 840 445
Brighton School PV saves tonnes and tonnes
Mile Oak School is benefiting from over 8,000kWh of free electricity a year direct from it's 9kWp roof mounted PV array - installed by South Facing in June 08.
Its sunny coastal location will help uplift performance, reduce the school's carbon footprint and save the school around £1,000 per year on its electricity bill.
'As electricity becomes more expensive this investment looks better and better,' said Neil Fulcher, the school's Eco Coordinator and driving force behind the project.
Neil secured both a Low Carbon Building Programme grant and match funding from EDF. This cost the school nothing.
The children can monitor the system output - thanks to a display in the reception - and learn about the power of the sun/sustainability all at once.
- Mile Oak Case study
South Facing at the Leading Edge
Edge Grove School in Herts became one of the very first schools to benefit from a 50% Low Carbon Building Programme Grant with the help of South Facing.
Edge Grove school
Solar electricity tariff war
'Good energy' offer 9p per unit
'SSE' offer 18p for exported units
South Facing - 5kWp System for Oxford Community
South Facing has just completed the installation of a 5kWp system for West Oxford Community Centre.
Reasons to see red over green energy
Government apathy sabotages Britain's shift to a low-carbon economy.
You'd hope, wouldn't you, that the government department responsible for energy to heat our homes, power our cars, and so on, would be on top of two key issues: a switch to a low-carbon economy and the possibility that oil might run out sooner than we thought.
Ashley Seager The Guardian,
Monday February 18 2008 More...
Sales Development manager wanted
Experienced in building services/products. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a new and exciting growth industry. email for an application pack.
PV Installers Wanted
We are so busy that we need more installers. If you are a company or an individual with roofing/general construction experience, or even a qualified electrician, send us an email expressing your interest.
Experienced Project Manager wanted
with experience in housebuilding or commercial construction.
Project Managers (Graduate level) wanted
Electrical/PV Designers wanted
If you are a qualified electrical design engineer email us today (some training given).
EST Daily News full story- 01.05.07
Click here
Oxford Mail full story - 27.04.07
Click here
21st May 2009
The current programme has been extended from July 09 to April 2011 with an additional £35m of funding.
Significantly, applications can now be made directly through South Facing without involving the framework suppliers as previously.
This streamlined system speeds up the application and claims process, and reduces costs by ending commision payments to the framework suppliers.
LCBP Phase2 provides PV solutions for charitable organisations, community groups and the public sector. Applications can be made up to 50% of the cost on installations of up to £200,000 in price.
To discuss grants available for your project, call us on 01525 840 445...
Feed-in Tariff for the UK in 2010
A feed in tariff for the UK has been confirmed. It is expected that this will apply for PV systems of up to 5MW. View our Feed In Tariff FAQ here.
A Feed-in tariff (FIT) is typically a 20 year government backed contract offering a tariff for electricity generated by PV that is up to 6 times greater than the cost of grid electricity. This fast payback scheme incentivises the speedy development of renewable electricity and is paid for by a small levy on every kWh.
The feed-in tariff was first introduced in Germany and has become so successful that it has been taken up in more than 50 countries worldwide such as Spain, Greece, South Korea, Japan, USA, France, and Italy.
Read the 'Guardian' article
Imerys PVt roof tiles
Imerys's PV roof system combines their natural clay tile range with a powerful new PV tile to make the ultimate in sustainable roofing...
more
South Facing is the sole UK distributor for Imerys PV Tiles.
Zero Carbon Building - less than 8 years away
Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 is mandatory for Housing Associations already.
We are currently working with house builders across the UK to deliver housing projects to code levels 3, 4, and above.
Call us for to discuss your CSH requirements...
More
50% Grants for Community PV projects
Charities, schools and public buildings are eligible for funding, so if you have a community project call us now for a quote on 01525 840 445
Brighton School PV saves tonnes and tonnes
Mile Oak School is benefiting from over 8,000kWh of free electricity a year direct from it's 9kWp roof mounted PV array - installed by South Facing in June 08.
Its sunny coastal location will help uplift performance, reduce the school's carbon footprint and save the school around £1,000 per year on its electricity bill.
'As electricity becomes more expensive this investment looks better and better,' said Neil Fulcher, the school's Eco Coordinator and driving force behind the project.
Neil secured both a Low Carbon Building Programme grant and match funding from EDF. This cost the school nothing.
The children can monitor the system output - thanks to a display in the reception - and learn about the power of the sun/sustainability all at once.
- Mile Oak Case study
South Facing at the Leading Edge
Edge Grove School in Herts became one of the very first schools to benefit from a 50% Low Carbon Building Programme Grant with the help of South Facing.
Edge Grove school
Solar electricity tariff war
'Good energy' offer 9p per unit
'SSE' offer 18p for exported units
South Facing - 5kWp System for Oxford Community
South Facing has just completed the installation of a 5kWp system for West Oxford Community Centre.
Reasons to see red over green energy
Government apathy sabotages Britain's shift to a low-carbon economy.
You'd hope, wouldn't you, that the government department responsible for energy to heat our homes, power our cars, and so on, would be on top of two key issues: a switch to a low-carbon economy and the possibility that oil might run out sooner than we thought.
Ashley Seager The Guardian,
Monday February 18 2008 More...
Sales Development manager wanted
Experienced in building services/products. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a new and exciting growth industry. email for an application pack.
PV Installers Wanted
We are so busy that we need more installers. If you are a company or an individual with roofing/general construction experience, or even a qualified electrician, send us an email expressing your interest.
Experienced Project Manager wanted
with experience in housebuilding or commercial construction.
Project Managers (Graduate level) wanted
Electrical/PV Designers wanted
If you are a qualified electrical design engineer email us today (some training given).
EST Daily News full story- 01.05.07
Click here
Oxford Mail full story - 27.04.07
Click here
