FCA REGULATION

It is important for the end consumer to know that under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Regulations, the installer is not selling the Home PV Warranty Insurance policy.

The policy is paid for by the installer at no extra cost to the consumer to provide added protection. Installers are not permitted or authorized to comment on the insurance cover other than informing the consumer of its existence and handing out our Ecosure leaflet.

This is because the installer is not regulated by the FCA to sell or advise in respect of insurance; both the scheme administrator (Ecosure) and the insurer who underwrites the scheme (ECIC) are authorized and regulated by the FCA

MICRO GENERATION SCHEME

MCS is short for Micro Generation Scheme and demonstrates the quality of products and the competence of installers within the renewable energy technology sector.

In this rapidly growing industry, installers and products that carry the MCS mark are likely to be seen as the only preferred option in the market place.

PRODUCT STANDARDS

All mandatory products supplied and installed by Ecocute are MCS approved, MCS products have to satisfy the rigorous and established European and International standards.

In addition to laboratory testing, the product manufacturers must also undertake regular factory production control audits to show that they have the management systems in place to support the quality production practices.

This also demonstrates that the products at the end of the production line are of the same quality as those that are tested, It is mandatory for Solar Panels and Solar Mounting Equipment to be MCS approved to qualify for the Government Incentive the FIT (Feed in Tariff).

APPROVED CONTRACTOR

Approved Contractor – Part P of the Building Regulations came into force in January 2005 to ensure that all electrical work carried out within a dwelling – a home or garden – is carried out safely by a qualified electrician and that building control is notified of this work.

This notification is particularly important when moving house because the compliance certificate is required by the buyers solicitors to show that any electrical work carried out at the house on behalf of the vendor or seller is safe. In other words, failure to comply could have an effect on the future sale of the home and the onus is on the home owner to ensure the work has been notified.
The requirements of Part P have been updated and came into force on 6th April 2013.

Building Regulations are a devolved area of legislation and the definition of what work is notifiable will be different between England and Wales.

To help homeowners meet their obligations under the Building Regulations, ELECSA registered contractors have been independently assessed annually to ensure that they are operating to the highest technical and professional standards.

As such they can self-certify their work as being compliant with the Building Regulations.

ECOCUTE notifies ELECSA of work carried out, ELECSA will issue the building compliance documentation to you and the Local Authority in keeping with the requirements of Part P.

THE SCHEME

The aim of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) is to ensure that consumers wishing to install a small-scale heat or power generation unit for their homes have the necessary confidence and service standards so that they can make an informed choice.

THE CONSUMER CODE

The Consumer Code links closely to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme installer and product certification scheme.

Both of these are run by the Licensee, Gemserv, on behalf of Government Any member of the Code member, including all those working on their behalf, are expected also to comply with these schemes, or if they sub-contract the work, to ensure that those that carry out the work on their behalf comply with these schemes.

TRADING STANDARDS MEMEBER

Chartered Trading Standards Institute is a professional membership association formed in 1881.

It represents trading standards professionals working in the UK and overseas – in local authorities, the business and consumer sectors and in central government.

It exists to:
promote and protect the success of a modern vibrant economy, to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of citizens by enhancing the professionalism of its members.

AMERISOLAR MODULES

EcoCute Ltd is very proud to have partnered with Worldwide Energy & Manufacturing USA Co Ltd and entered into a supply agreement for 2015 and the foreseeable future to exclusively sell and install its branded solar modules “Amerisolar”.

Worldwide Energy & Manufacturing USA Co Ltd is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Solar Panels, this agreement secures EcoCute’s UK supply and will ensure our customers get the very best price on the global market.

The modules are rigorously tested and carry the necessary MCS certification for the UK thus enabling our customers to claim the UK Governments cash incentive “The Feed in Tariff.

Amerisolar photovoltaic modules have a guaranteed peak power warranty that cover:
at least 91.2 % of production after 12 years
at least 80.6 % of production after 30 years

HISUNAGE

Hisunage, Solar panels are manufactured in TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN, The Hisunage 250W Monocrystalline panel has a staggering efficiency and conversion rate of 17.96%, So not only is this panel aesthetically pleasing, it performs stable in all weather conditions, Pay that little bit extra but you will be sure not only get it back in the way of production but satisfaction everyday day when you look at it.

HISUNAGE WARRANTY

Warranty 10 years Product warranty.
30 years performance warranty.
90% output 12 years.
80% output 30 years.

SunSolar

SunSolar Energy Limited, Based and Manufactured in Oldbury, Birmingham, We are delighted to offer this British made Monocrystalline, All Black 250 watt Solar PV module, which not only does it use the best components that money can buy.

100% of revenue stays in the UK: Creating important jobs, boosting the local economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of our products vs. imported panels. This “Best of British” All Black 250 watt module not only looks great, but will perform and last in the field “that’s guaranteed” every module comes with an unrivaled 25 Year Product Guarantee

SunSolar Warranty
25 Year Manufacturers product warranty.
25 Year Linear performance guarantee.
10 Years at 90%.
25 Years at 80%.

BENQ

BenQ Solar, Manufacture base in Tokyo Japan, specialize in providing high efficiency solar modules that cater especially for residential installations. The SunForte PM096B00 delivers ultra high efficiency at 20.3%, with power output of 330 watt peak per panel, making the SunForte PM096B00 an ideal choice for properties that have a small roof space, thus allowing the maximum yield performance, giving a 34% higher rated power output than conventional modules with the same area, thus saving 24% installed area, with the same power output.

BENQ WARRANTY

10 year Product warranty.
25 years output performance guarantee.
90% for 10 years.
80% for 25 years.