News
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
We are now embarking on an exciting new phase of product development. As climate and weather deteriorate globally, extremes of heat, cold and higher wind speeds are frequent. This autumn there have been 4 named storms - flooding and damage have been widespread. In response to demand, we are bringing out a new model with a wind sensor that is equipped to prevent issues with high wind load - we currently guarantee up to 80 mph. It will be able to self-park in advance of storms coming through, so that it presents panel-edge to wind and will re-start when the wind danger has passed. The new control board is already developed, and in place on our test system in Gloucestershire (see photos), along with the anemometer with custom fastenings and gimbal. We have just begun testing the new system and will continue to test over the poor weather months in the winter, with a view to having the product ready to launch in the late Spring as light levels increase. The wind sensor kit will be retrofittable for systems that are already out in the field, and the first one will be going to Orkney!
To finance this, we are launching our own mini crowd funding operation. We are hoping to encourage up to 30 customers to place a pre-order for the new 6 panel system so they receive it ahead of the general market, at a special price of £5,000 including VAT, + delivery which varies depending on where you live. The systems will be delivered around late May depending on demand.
If you would like to be part of this exciting development, please contact us directly: sales@beesolartech.co.uk or click on our Contact page and submit the form.
To finance this, we are launching our own mini crowd funding operation. We are hoping to encourage up to 30 customers to place a pre-order for the new 6 panel system so they receive it ahead of the general market, at a special price of £5,000 including VAT, + delivery which varies depending on where you live. The systems will be delivered around late May depending on demand.
If you would like to be part of this exciting development, please contact us directly: sales@beesolartech.co.uk or click on our Contact page and submit the form.
ENERGY PRICE CAP
The price cap rose to an annual level of £4,279 in January 2023, but bill payers remained protected under the government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG). The energy price cap level indicates how much consumers on their energy supplier’s basic tariff would pay if the EPG were not in place. The price cap has been in place since January 2019, and it is a legislative requirement for Ofgem to regularly review the level at which it is set. It ensures an energy supplier can recoup its efficient costs, whilst making sure customers do not pay a higher amount for their energy than they should. The price cap, as set out in law, does this by setting a maximum suppliers can charge per unit of energy. Bill payers are now protected by the Government’s new Energy Price Guarantee until the end of September 2023, as confirmed by the Chancellor. You can see the different rates by geographical area here. The price cap was reduced in July as wholesale prices reduced. The Energy Price Guarantee protects consumers reducing the unit cost of electricity and gas so that that a typical dual fuel direct debit annual bill from July 2023 is £2,074, down from £2,500. From 1st October, the price cap will drop by a further 7% to an average of £1,923 per year after Ofgem reduced the price cap again. This follows sustained falls in wholesale gas and electricity prices and will reduce bills to their lowest level in 18 months. Experts predict that prices may well go up again in January. Standing charges will go up slightly to 29.62p per day for gas and 53.36p for electricity. This means in an average month, you will pay £24.60 approx just to cover your standing charge - before you turn a light on.
From 1 January 2024 the price for energy a typical household who use gas and electricity and pay by Direct Debit will go up by £94. This will take the price cap from £1,834 to £1,928 per year.
Increased prices means that the return on investment when you install solar pv has shortened, even though there are currently no government subsidies in place.
The price cap rose to an annual level of £4,279 in January 2023, but bill payers remained protected under the government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EPG). The energy price cap level indicates how much consumers on their energy supplier’s basic tariff would pay if the EPG were not in place. The price cap has been in place since January 2019, and it is a legislative requirement for Ofgem to regularly review the level at which it is set. It ensures an energy supplier can recoup its efficient costs, whilst making sure customers do not pay a higher amount for their energy than they should. The price cap, as set out in law, does this by setting a maximum suppliers can charge per unit of energy. Bill payers are now protected by the Government’s new Energy Price Guarantee until the end of September 2023, as confirmed by the Chancellor. You can see the different rates by geographical area here. The price cap was reduced in July as wholesale prices reduced. The Energy Price Guarantee protects consumers reducing the unit cost of electricity and gas so that that a typical dual fuel direct debit annual bill from July 2023 is £2,074, down from £2,500. From 1st October, the price cap will drop by a further 7% to an average of £1,923 per year after Ofgem reduced the price cap again. This follows sustained falls in wholesale gas and electricity prices and will reduce bills to their lowest level in 18 months. Experts predict that prices may well go up again in January. Standing charges will go up slightly to 29.62p per day for gas and 53.36p for electricity. This means in an average month, you will pay £24.60 approx just to cover your standing charge - before you turn a light on.
From 1 January 2024 the price for energy a typical household who use gas and electricity and pay by Direct Debit will go up by £94. This will take the price cap from £1,834 to £1,928 per year.
Increased prices means that the return on investment when you install solar pv has shortened, even though there are currently no government subsidies in place.
Events & Exhibitions
We have a permanent stand 179B at the NSBRC, just off the M4 Exit 16 near Swindon.
Below - a few images from various other shows we exhibited at during 2023 all round the country from Exeter to Harrogate.
November events: left - at the recent Eco Workshop at the NSBRC, and right, on the stage at the Eastbourne Sustainable Business and Solar Summit. We are currently featured in the summer edition of Energy Matters, Build It, Farm Diversity Directory, Building and Construction News and Sustainability News. |
The Bee Team busy on our Solar & Storage Live stand 19th October.
Online directories
Find us on the Build It self build portal here
Find us on the Solar Guide Association here
Find us on the NSBRC portal here
Find us on the Solar Guide Association here
Find us on the NSBRC portal here
Past Press Coverage
November's My Green Pod magazine double page spread
November's Build It magazine features us and a PV-6 on page 74 - in the solar panel section of their eco heating and energy saving article.
November's Build It magazine features us and a PV-6 on page 74 - in the solar panel section of their eco heating and energy saving article.
The Times - Weekend Section 11th September 2022.
October issue of Build IT magazine - Heliomotion and ground screws are featured in Product News section, on sale now.
November issue of Build IT magazine - we are featured on page 74/75.
November issue of Build IT magazine - we are featured on page 74/75.
July 2022 Stroud Times online: https://stroudtimes.com/new-renewable-energy-company-is-led-by-stroud-based-entrepreneur/. Printed article followed.