Photovoltaics and The Natural Energy Company .......

We are delighted to inform our customers that The Natural Energy Company is now MCS accredited for PV systems (NIC1014). This enables our customers to qualify for the Government Feed-In Tariff incentive scheme.

  Photovoltaic (PV) arrays are very useful in the generation of 'green' electrical energy.

This green energy can be used within the property as part of a strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of a property. Furthermore, The Natural Energy Company always specifies  PV systems that provide feedback to the property owner or tenant. This is extremely important towards reinforcing additional energy conservation behaviours. The Natural Energy Company believes passionately in the promotion of energy conservation. Our photovoltaic systems can help develop energy conservation behaviours that will help lower overall energy bills, lower your carbon footprint and develop strong financial returns from the install PV array.

The Clean Energy Cash Back Scheme provides a feed-in tariff that improves the financial viability which allows property owners to employ photovoltaics as an alternative investment strategy when compared to investments with banks or the stock market. 

The Natural Energy Company PV systems............

We offer our customers the best installation systems coupled with the best after sales Warranty support. Photovoltaics represent a significant investment and to this end we are dedicated to providing the best PV panels, inverters and outstanding roof warranties.

PV and your property electrics

All PV systems operate with DC electrics and inverters to allow AC electricity to be used within the property. All our PV quotations and installations enjoy a standard 5 year electrics periodic health check. All PV installations and inspections are undertaken by our dedicated electrical company - Craig Swinton Electrical of Cupar, Fife, a member of Select.

The Natural Energy Company believes that the application of the 17th Edition Electrical Regulations (BS7671:2008) is a fundamental part of the longevity of your PV investment.

PV and your roof

Your investment in a PV system must be anchored to your roof for over 20 years. This is a significant number of years for any structural roofing component. The Natural Energy Company considers the roofing aspect as an extremely important part of any PV project. All roofing works are undertaken by our own sister company ManPower Roofing & Joinery (see www.seamlessroofingfife.co.uk) who have been engaged in the roofing industry for over 18 years. Through ManPower Roofing, The Natural Energy Company is able offer optional extended roof mounting Warranties of 10, 15 and 20 years coupled with a general annual roof inspection.

The condition of your roof and the PV array is fundamental to the safe, long life of the system. 

Site Surveys

Our site surveys form an essential ingredient in our PV installations. As the PV panels will be installed on a roof for a minimum of 25 years, it is essential that the condition of the roof of the property being considered is properly surveyed to ensure it is strong enough to bear the weight of the PV panels. It is essential that consideration is given in this regard to the weight of snow load and to wind lift.

All our site surveys involve the following features:

• physical examination of the roof at roof level
• assessment of the structural condition of the roof (ie. condition of rafters, joists, roofing ties etc).
  
• full measurement of the roof
  
• solar horizon study
  
• Roof orientation in compass degrees
• Inclination of the roof
• Calculation of estimated yield

This information enables us to offer our customers an accurate, fully comprehensive quotation for a PV system which will be installed correctly and safely.

Please call us on 01382 543375 or email richard@thenaturalenergycompany.co.uk for further details.