With Ecobuild just around the corner (March 20th - 22nd 2012), the MAP team is busy preparing for what will certainly be the best year yet.
Over the next few weeks, MAP Environmental will begin revealing information about what's in store at Ecobuild 2012, so watch this space!
Don't forget to register for your free tickets now to save queuing at the event and make sure you add MAP Environmental to your itinerary at stand S3030.
See you there!
The installation must have been installed on the old UK Feed-in-Tariff (prior to 12th December 2011 cuts). We will buy the installed systems at a profit, providing you with free power, in exchange for the FIT income.
We are interested in nice south facing roofs and the further south you are positioned, the more we will be willing to pay.
Please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
On the 31st October 2011, the DECC announced in its consultation paper that the Feed-in-tariff (FIT) was to be reviewed and, subject to consultation, from the 12th December 2011, the new tariff rates would be introduced.
The 12th December deadline is now upon us and the following FIT rates will apply:
|
Generation Tariff Level (p/kWh) |
||||
|
System Size |
Up to 31st Mar 2011 |
From 1st Apr 2011 - 1st Aug 2011 |
From 1st Aug 2011 – 12th Dec 2011 |
From 12th Dec 2011* |
|
4 kW or less (new property) |
36.1 |
37.8 |
37.8 |
21.0 |
|
4 kW or less (retrofit) |
41.3 |
43.3 |
43.3 |
21.0 |
|
Greater than 4kW but not exceeding 10kW |
36.1 |
37.8 |
37.8 |
16.8 |
|
Greater than 10kW but not exceeding 50kW |
31.4 |
32.9 |
32.9 |
15.2 |
|
Greater than 50kW but not exceeding 100kW |
19.0 |
12.9 |
||
|
Greater than 100kW but not exceeding 150kW |
29.3 |
30.7 |
12.9 |
|
|
Greater than 150kW but not exceeding 250kW |
15.0 |
12.9 |
||
|
Greater than 250kW but not exceeding 5MW |
8.5 |
8.5 |
||
|
Standalone |
29.3 |
30.7 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
* It will affect any system installed from the 12th of December although prices apply from the 1st of April 2012
|
* Generation Tariff Level (p/kWh) MULTI-INSTALLATION |
||||
|
System Size |
Up to 31st Mar 2011 |
From 1st Apr 2011 - 1st Aug 2011 |
From 1st Aug 2011 – 12th Dec 2011 |
From 12th Dec 2011* |
|
4 kW or less (new property) |
36.1 |
37.8 |
37.8 |
16.8 |
|
4 kW or less (retrofit) |
41.3 |
43.3 |
43.3 |
16.8 |
|
Greater than 4kW but not exceeding 10kW |
36.1 |
37.8 |
37.8 |
13.4 |
|
Greater than 10kW but not exceeding 50kW |
31.4 |
32.9 |
32.9 |
12.2 |
|
Greater than 50kW but not exceeding 100kW |
19.0 |
10.3 |
||
|
Greater than 100kW but not exceeding 150kW |
29.3 |
30.7 |
10.3 |
|
|
Greater than 150kW but not exceeding 250kW |
15.0 |
10.3 |
||
|
Greater than 250kW but not exceeding 5MW |
8.5 |
8.5 |
||
|
** Standalone |
29.3 |
30.7 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
* It will affect any system installed from the 12th of December although prices apply from the 1st of April 2012
MAP Quality Control Voices Concerns Over Drop In Feed-In-Tariff
Written by KarlaMAP Quality Control voices concern for the UK Government’s proposed drop in Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) for solar photovoltaics (PV).
Having reviewed the Government’s consultation paper on the FIT (Phase 1 – Tariffs for Solar PV), MAP Quality Control (MAP QC) warns that although it understands that the tariff needs to be reduced to ensure that the Government’s budget remains sustainable, it feels the proposed drop from 43.3p to 21p per watt for a domestic installation is too extreme. The impact that MAP QC envisages is that after 12 December 2011, when the current generation tariffs end in their existing setup, the market will become price-sensitive.
“We are really concerned that the proposed drop in Feed-in-Tariffs are drastic and will affect the quality of the PV panels as the cost of manufacturing becomes the main focus. Ultimately it will be the consumer that will be affected by this as some of the solar PV modules will be substandard.” comments Pete Zarins, Commercial Director of MAP QC.
Overall there will be a drive to lower costs across the solar power industry argues MAP QC. This will result in corners being cut and therefore will have an impact on quality control. MAP QC envisages that in the New Year issues will begin to emerge with solar PV panels operating at either a substandard level or in some cases not at all. Unfortunately it will be the consumer that will be the victim of this price sensitivity in the chain.
MAP Quality Control, a sister company of MAP Environmental, is a leading expert in the assessment and quality control of renewable energy technologies. MAP QC is a British company established and operating in Shanghai, China. The company’s remit is to ensure that all renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV, are of the highest standard before leaving the manufacturer and shipped to MAP QC’s customers.
ZNSHINE PV modules in conjunction with a number of other renewable technologies have just been installed in The Sigma Home, one of BRE’s latest sustainable homes.
Rexel Energy Solutions, MAP Environmental’s distribution partner, was seeking a suitable venue to showcase its innovative products and services in conjunction with its key suppliers. The BRE Innovation Park in Watford provided an ideal environment in which to exhibit energy efficient products in a live situation. Formerly a governmental research centre, the BRE is home to world leading expert teams in built environment research and innovation, and provides consultancy, certification and testing services for organisations across the UK.
Housed in the Park are a number of ‘homes’ used for research and development, and ‘The Sigma Home’ was selected by Rexel Energy Solutions in partnership with the house-builder, Stewart Milne Group.
‘We are proud to present our quality products in conjunction with our suppliers, and the Rexel Energy Solutions team look forward to using this unique environment to demonstrate the scope of our ability in bringing unrivalled energy efficiencies to the organisation’, says Brian Smithers, Business Development Director for Rexel UK and Ireland.
Rexel Energy Solutions in partnership with the Stewart Milne Group
Rexel Energy Solutions and The Stewart Milne Group jointed in partnership to present The Sigma Home, which showcases the latest technological advances in sustainable and energy-efficient products and building methods.
With a shared vision to help customers achieve their energy and cost reduction targets by providing the most innovative solutions, the partnership demonstrates via the property construction and installation of energy-efficient products, how a significant and measurable impact on the carbon footprint and energy bills of the potential homeowner can be achieved.
The home actually comprises two separate dwellings:
The unfurnished home provides technical detail on the products displayed in the home, and reveals key elements of the building’s construction that contribute to the overall energy efficiency.
The furnished home shows the products working in situ, to demonstrate how they perform in a ‘real life’ environment, and how the building design meets the lifestyle needs of the home-owner.
An evolving project
The Sigma Home will be an evolving project, and will be constantly updated to present the latest in technological advances. It is the intention that Rexel Energy Solutions and The Stewart Milne Group will share data from research and analysis conducted on the site and use to achieve further advancements in energy solutions.
What is featured in the Sigma Home?
The first home in the UK designed to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5, it benefits from modern methods of Construction with closed panel timber frame construction at its heart.
In partnership with Rexel Energy Solutions, the Sigma Home features innovative sustainable technologies including: lighting, air-source heating, building controls, voltage optimisation, PV solar and electric car charging.
The Sigma Home was occupancy tested by a local family who lived in it for 2 weeks each season over a year. The findings from the project were used to evolve the future home designs of The Stewart Milne Group.
ZNSHINE panels were installed on the Sigma Home. Exclusive to MAP Environmental and Rexel Energy Solutions, ZNSHINE was recently ranked first for yield output according to PHOTON Laboratory’s field test. Its unique Gallium Cell Technology increases the lifespan of its panels and reduces the rate that its cells deteriorate over time. ZNSHINE panels are insurance-backed and come with a warranty promising 95% efficiency over 12 years and 90% efficiency over 25 years. ZNSHINE panels are fully MCS/BBA approved.
About Rexel
Through its distribution networks for professional customers in the industrial, residential, and commercial sectors, Rexel provides innovative electrical solutions and equipment to improve comfort, performance and energy efficiency.
Rexel operates in 36 countries with 2,200 branches, a distribution network of more than 40 banners and 28,000 employees. Throughout the world, it is accelerating electrical and energy solution advances in close collaboration with its customers and partners.
About Rexel Energy Solutions
Rexel Energy Solutions is a division of Rexel (UK) Ltd, part of the Rexel Global Group. Together with Rexel Renewable Energy, Rexel Lighting Solutions and Rexel HVAC solutions, a complete energy efficiency service is provided.
About BRE
The BRE Innovation Park is a world leading and ground breaking demonstration development designed to give a glimpse of how the future delivery of sustainable buildings and communities can be achieved not only in the UK but around the world.
It features eight of the world’s most sustainable homes (built to the Code for sustainable homes), a health centre of the future, a refurbished Victorian Terrace and over 400 different construction innovations and emerging technologies as well as a state of the art community landscape design.
Collectively these projects demonstrate diverse and innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction. They each share the common goal of having a low impact on the environment but a high impact on the quality of life of a building and community occupants and CO₂ emissions reduction.
Meyer Burger successfully signs contract for new lamination lines with ZNShine Solar in China
Written by KarlaMeyer Burger has won an order to supply ZNShine Solar, a member of the ZNShine Group in China, with new lamination lines for their Chinese production facilities.
3S Modultec, the technology specialist for innovative lamination systems for photovoltaics and a member of the Meyer Burger Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN), will supply ZNShine Solar with new lamination lines to replace existing laminators currently in use in their Chinese production facilities. The lamination lines will be produced in Lyss, Switzerland with delivery scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2011. ZNShine Solar is replacing its current lines as part of its expansion plan to increase its production capacity over the next two years.
Since its founding in 2006, ZNShine Solar has grown to become a global leader in the production of integrated silicon ingot, wafer and solar photovoltaic modules.
William Wang, ZNShine Solar CEO stated that “this contract is the beginning of a new long term partnership between the Meyer Burger Group and ZNShine Solar. As we expand our capacity, the Meyer Burger Group will play an important role as one of our key technology partners and we look forward to the working closely with them to increase our production capacity of high quality solar products.”
About Meyer Burger Ltd
www.meyerburger.com
Meyer Burger is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative systems and production lines for photovoltaics in the solar industry and for the semiconductor and optoelectronic industries. Highly efficient wafers made from silicon, sapphire and other crystals are required in these three markets to manufacture solar modules, switching circuits or high-performance LEDs. The Group’s core competences encompass a broad range of production processes, machines and systems that are used for the production of ultra-thin, high quality wafers, for the inspection and measurement of solar cells, for laminating, soldering and testing of solar module and for building-integrated solar systems. With the acquisition of Roth & Rau AG, with its cutting-edge products and technologies for the next generation of crystalline silicon solar cells, Meyer Burger Group is further expanding its market leadership along the entire photovoltaics value chain. The merger of the two companies creates a full-line system provider which covers the most important technology elements in the photovoltaics value chain, from crystalline silicon to complete solar systems, specifically in the production processes of wafering, solar cells and solar modules. The Group’s comprehensive range of products includes a worldwide service network with wear and tear parts, consumables, re-grooving services, process know-how, customer support, after-sales services, training and other services. As a globally active company, Meyer Burger Group is represented in Europe, Asia and North America in the respective key markets and has over 2,500 employees since the Group’s expansion in August 2011.
Meyer Burger has its headquarters and the production facility of MB Wafertec (Meyer Burger Ltd) in Switzerland, while the group companies, Meyer Burger Automation GmbH, Hennecke Systems GmbH and AMB Apparate + Maschinenbau GmbH have their headquarters and production facilities in Germany. Diamond Wire Materials Tech, Inc. has its headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO, USA. The production facilities of 3S Modultec, 3S Photovoltaics and Pasan are also located in Switzerland, while Somont is located in Germany. The recently integrated Roth & Rau Group has its headquarters in Hohenstein-Ernstthal in Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, USA and various far Eastern countries. The entire Meyer Burger Group has subsidiaries and own service centres in Germany, Norway, Spain, USA, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and India. In other important markets, the Company relies on selected independent agents. The registered shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: MBTN).
About 3S Swiss Solar Systems AG
www.3s-pv.ch; www.3-s.ch
3S Swiss Solar Systems has for many years been the world's technological market leader in production systems for manufacturing solar modules. Using integrated production lines and fully automated laminating lines supplied by this Swiss company, module manufacturers around the globe are today producing photovoltaic modules of the highest quality. Equipment for solar module producers is being marketed under the newly introduced 3S Modultec brand. The company also develops and manufactures trend-setting, building-integrated solar systems under the newly introduced brand 3S Photovoltaics, specialising in solar modules for roofs, facades and shading solutions. These solar modules are manufactured in Lyss, close to Berne, and ideally combine the functions of a robust, weatherproof building shell and efficient, environmentally friendly power generation.
3S Swiss Solar Systems with its brands 3S Modultec – Module Solutions and 3S Photovoltaics – Solar Building Technologies is part of the Meyer Burger Technology Group.
About ZNShine Solar
www.znshinesolar.com
ZNShine Solar is a vertically integrated producer of solar photovoltaic modules. Controlling value chain from raw silicon to solar PV systems, the company has a strong position in the global market of renewable energy. This integrated business model gives ZNShine unique opportunity to generate solar electrical power at a highly
competitive price. In the year 2011, ZNShine’s integrated production process reached annual capacity of 500 MW. Highly automated production lines, equipped with machines supplied by leading European companies, produce approximately 5000 new PV modules every day. More importantly, this highly automated process guarantees very narrow processing parameters, which result in a stable and solid quality of products. Certified by TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD, BABT, Zurich Insurance and others, company pays constant attention to quality and commitment to progress. As a part of PV Cycle, European photovoltaic recycling organization, ZNShine Solar takes its "green mission" very responsibly and takes care of its products all throughout their lifetime. In the last years poly and mono crystalline PV modules manufactured by ZNShine Solar were successfully used in various medium and large scale projects located in Germany, Spain and Italy. With those references, the company is now recognised and supported by European banks for both medium and large scale investments in solar photovoltaic parks. Research and development are one of the key forces supporting ZNShine Solar’s fast growth. Starting in 2006 with ingot manufacturing, the company has made a long way to evolve into a fully integrated producer of ingots, wafers, cells and modules. Now ZNShine Solar continuously works on new innovative ideas to drive down the cost of solar electricity and to remain competitive in the future when solar energy will compete with all the other sources of energy in a non-subsidized market.
For further information, please contact:
Werner Buchholz
Head of Corporate Communications
Tel +41 (0) 33 439 05 06
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.meyerburger.com
MAP Environmental Solar Panels Are Highest Ranked For Yield Output According To Photon Laboratory Field Test
Written by KarlaMAP Environmental, leading Solar Photovoltaic (PV) distributor in the UK, is pleased to announce that its ZN Shine solar panels have ranked the highest for yield output out of all mono- and poly-crystalline panels tested in PHOTON Laboratory’s field assessment. One of the most important factors for operators is the yield of a panel.
ZN Shine’s solar panels were tested over the course of 2010 with 116 other solar panel brands. The solar panels were measured for yield output in “real-world” conditions; three units of each model were installed in an open field, free from shadowing, facing south at a 28˚ angle. PHOTON Lab’s proprietary devices take second-by-second measurements of the IV curve for each module and also capture other important values such as global irradiation, as well as module and air temperature.
German based company, PHOTON Lab, has been conducting these tests since 2005. In the latest PHOTON test, ZN Shine’s panel was ranked one of the best performers among a strong selection of international products. ZN Shine is placed second out of all panels tested for yield output and achieved first overall for mono-crystalline panels assessed.
ZN Shine solar panels contain Gallium Cell Technology. This unique and revolutionary technology increases the lifespan of panels and reduces the rate that the cells deteriorate over time. Consequently, ZN Shine panels offer 95% efficiency over 12 years and 90% efficiency over 25 years. This sets ZN Shine apart from its competitors who offer on average 80% efficiency over 25 years.
ZN Shine’s research and development team, consisting of 50 members strong (3 with doctorates, 15 with master degrees and 10 professional system integration engineers), are actively designing and testing new and innovative products enabling ZN Shine to remain at the forefront of PV technology.
All ZN Shine panels are MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) and BBA (British Board of Agrément) approved. The panels are insured by AAA-backed insurance companies: Zurich Insurance, Solar Insurance and Finance, and Shanghai SP Insurance Brokers and come equipped with the best warranties available on the marketplace.
Media Enquiries:
Karla Burke
Marketing Manager
Tel. 01622 722280
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MAP Environmental Is Pleased To Announce It Has Strengthened Its Partnership With ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd
Written by KarlaMAP Environmental, leading Photovoltaic (PV) distributor in the UK, is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its exclusive distribution partnership with ZN Shine with the appointment of Paul Wheeler as CEO of ZN Shine UK.
Paul Wheeler, CEO of MAP Environmental, will also now be taking on the role of CEO of ZN Shine UK, overseeing ZN Shine’s UK operation and marketing strategy. It has been agreed between MAP Environmental and ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd that only ZN Shine products purchased through MAP Environmental will carry the full MCS and BBA certifications.
“We have worked very hard with MAP to establish ZN Shine as the premier brand in the UK and both our companies have invested heavily in a long term strategy. I am very proud of the ZN Shine brand and proud to be working with MAP Environmental as our sole UK partner.” says William Wang, Chief Executive Officer of ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd.
ZN Shine solar panels are of the highest quality. In the recent PHOTON Laboratory field assessment results announced in July 2011, the ZN Shine ZX250(48)MS panel ranked second overall out of 116 other solar panel brands tested for yield output and achieved first for mono-crystalline panels assessed. All ZN Shine panels are MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) and BBA (British Board of Agrément) approved. The panels are insured by AAA-backed insurance companies: Zurich Insurance, Solar Insurance and Finance, and Shanghai SP Insurance Brokers.
ZN Shine panels are produced by ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd at its 100,000 m² factory in Jiangsu, China. ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd is a leading manufacturer of PV panels employing over 800 members of staff, 50 of whom work in research and development. ZN Shine PV-Tech Co. Ltd is ISO9001, CE, UL, IEC and TUV certified and has annual turnover of $200m US dollars.
MAP has recently signed a contract with Rexel (UK) to supply ZN Shine panels to the group. Rexel is a leading distributor of electrical supplies worldwide.
MAP Environmental has accumulated over 40 years’ trading experience with China. Originating from a merchant background, its highly experienced customer service, operations and sales team has a deep understanding of supply chain logistics. MAP Environmental demonstrates this through its tightly controlled supply route, which is entirely managed by MAP from start to finish.
With over 10 years' experience in PV, its Technical team design, architect and specify installations, while also offering support for any technical queries that may arise. MAP Environmental has a comprehensive after-sales service in place with engineers available to assist with any issues that emerge post-supply of products.
MAP Environmental also provides training to installers at its training facilities based in Kent and Scotland.
MAP Environmental has also established an office in Shanghai. The highly experienced China-based team consists of members on the Shanghai Government Solar Board and strict quality control checks are conducted on all products that are imported into the UK.
MAP Environmental runs a recycling scheme, ensuring that PV panels are effectively disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, in line with the PV Cycle Association guidelines.
Media Enquiries:
Karla Burke
Marketing Manager
Tel. 01622 722280
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
1 Definitions
In these conditions, unless the context requires otherwise:
1.1 ‘Buyer’ means the Account Applicant or person who buys or agrees to buy Goods from the Seller
1.2 ‘Conditions’ means the terms and conditions of sale set out in this document and any special terms and conditions agreed in writing by the Seller;
1.3 ‘Delivery Date’ means the date specified by the Seller when the goods are to be delivered;
1.4 ‘Goods’ means the articles which the Buyer agrees to buy from the Seller;
1.5 ‘Price’ means the price for the Goods excluding carriage, packing, insurance and VAT; and
1.6 ‘Seller’ means Map Environmental Limited
2 Conditions applicable
2.1 These Conditions shall apply to all contracts for the sale of Goods by the Seller to the Buyer to the exclusion of all other terms and conditions including any terms or conditions which the Buyer may purport to apply under any purchase order, confirmation of order or similar document.
2.2 All orders for Goods shall be deemed to be an offer by the Buyer to purchase Goods pursuant to these Conditions.
2.3 Acceptance of delivery of the Goods shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the Buyer’s acceptance of these Conditions.
2.4 Any variation to these Conditions (including any special terms and conditions agreed between the parties) shall be inapplicable unless agreed in writing by the Seller.
3 Price and payment
3.1 The Price shall be the Seller’s quoted price on the Seller’s current list price, web site or, if applicable, the price contained the in the Seller’s quotation. The Price is exclusive of VAT which shall be due at the rate ruling on the date of the Seller’s invoice.
3.2 Should a products price change between receipt of order and dispatch the buyer will be notified and given the opportunity to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
3.3 Payment of the Price and VAT shall be due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. Time for payment shall be of the essence.
3.4 Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue from the date when payment becomes due from day to day until the date of payment at a rate of 2% above National Westminster Bank plc’s base rate from time to time in force and shall accrue at such a rate after as well as before any judgment.
4 The Goods
The quantity and description of the Goods shall be as set out in the Seller’s quotation.
5 Warranties and liability
The Seller warrants that the Goods supplied will at the time of delivery correspond to the description given by the Seller. Except where the Buyer is dealing as a consumer (as defined in the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 Section 12 as amended and/or the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 Regulation 3(1)) all other warranties, conditions or terms relating to fitness for purpose, quality or condition of the Goods, whether express or implied by statute or common law or otherwise are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
6 Delivery of the Goods
6.1 Delivery of the Goods shall be made to the Buyer’s address on the Delivery Date. The Goods may be delivered in advance of the Delivery Date upon the giving of reasonable notice to the Buyer. The Buyer shall make all arrangements to take delivery of the Goods whenever they are tendered for delivery.
6.2 The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever due to failure by the Seller to deliver the Goods (or any of them) promptly or at all.
6.3 Notwithstanding that the Seller may have delayed or failed to deliver the Goods (or any of them) promptly the Buyer shall be bound to accept delivery and to pay for the Goods in full provided that delivery shall be tendered at any time within 3 months of the Delivery Date
6.4 The Seller may cancel this contract at any time before the Goods are delivered by giving written notice. On giving such notice the Seller shall promptly repay to the Buyer any sums paid in respect of the Price. The Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatever arising from such cancellation.
7 Acceptance of the Goods
7.1 The Buyer shall inspect the Goods upon delivery and will notify the Seller within 24 hours of any damaged Goods or Goods which do not comply with the contract. In the event that no such notification is given within this time then the Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Goods.
7.2 After acceptance the Buyer shall not be entitled to reject Goods which are not in accordance with the contract.
7.3 The Buyer must hold any damaged goods intact with the original packaging at the Buyer’s risk for the Seller or its agent to inspect to enable a claim to be made on the carrier. In the Alternative the Seller can require the Buyer to return the Goods to the Seller at a nominated address at the Buyer’s cost. If in the Seller’s opinion the Goods are defective then the Seller will refund the Buyers costs of returning the Goods.
7.4 No Goods delivered to the Buyer which are in accordance with the Contract will be accepted for return without the prior written approval of the Seller on terms to be determined at the absolute discretion of the Seller.
7.5 If the Seller agrees to accept any such Goods for return the Buyer shall be liable to pay a handling charge of 25% of the invoice price on standard stocked Goods & 100% on all other items. Such Goods must be returned by the Buyer, carriage paid, to the Seller in their original shipping carton.
7.6 Goods returned without the prior written approval of the Seller may at the Seller’s absolute discretion be returned to the Buyer or stored at the Buyer’s cost without prejudice to any rights or remedies the Seller may have.
8 Title and risk
8.1 The Goods shall be at the Buyer’s risk as from delivery.
8.2 In spite of delivery having been made property in the Goods shall not pass from the Seller until:
8.2.1 the Buyer shall have paid the Price plus VAT in full; and
8.2.2 no other sums whatever shall be due from the Buyer to the Seller.
8.3 Until property in the Goods passes to the Buyer in accordance with clause 8.2 the Buyer shall hold the Goods and each of them on a fiduciary basis as bailee for the Seller. The Buyer shall store the Goods (at no cost to the Seller) separately from all other goods in its possession and marked in such a way that they are clearly identified as the Seller’s property.
8.4 Notwithstanding that the Goods (or any of them) remain the property of the Seller the Buyer may sell or use the Goods in the ordinary course of the Buyer’s business at full market value for the account of the Seller. Any such sale or dealing shall be a sale or use of the Seller’s property by the Buyer on the Buyer’s own behalf and the Buyer shall deal as principal when making such sales or dealings. Until property in the Goods passes from the Seller the entire proceeds of sale or otherwise of the Goods shall be held in trust for the Seller and shall not be mixed with other money or paid into any overdrawn bank account and shall be at all material times identified as the Seller’s money.
8.5 The Seller shall be entitled to recover the Price (plus VAT) notwithstanding that property in any of the Goods has not passed from the Seller.
8.6 Until such time as property in the Goods passes from the Seller the Buyer shall upon request deliver up such of the Goods as have not ceased to be in existence or resold to the Seller. If the Buyer fails to do so the Seller may enter upon any premises owned occupied or controlled by the Buyer where the Goods are situated and repossess the Goods. On the making of such request the rights of the Buyer under clause 8.4 shall cease.
8.7 The Buyer shall not pledge or in any way charge by way of security for any indebtedness any of the Goods which are the property of the Seller. Without prejudice to the other rights of the Seller, if the Buyer does so all sums whatever owing by the Buyer to the Seller shall forthwith become due and payable.
8.8 The Buyer shall insure and keep insured the Goods to the full Price against ‘all risks’ to the reasonable satisfaction of the Seller until the date that property in the Goods passes from the Seller, and shall whenever requested by the Seller produce a copy of the policy of insurance. Without prejudice to the other rights of the Seller, if the Buyer fails to do so all sums whatever owing by the Buyer to the Seller shall forthwith become due and payable.
8.9 The Buyer shall promptly deliver the prescribed particulars of this contract to the Registrar in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 Part XII as amended. Without prejudice to the other rights of the Seller, if the Buyer fails to do so all sums whatever owing by the Buyer to the Seller shall forthwith become due and payable.
9 Remedies of Buyer
9.1 Where the Buyer rejects any Goods then the Buyer shall have no further rights whatever in respect of the supply to the Buyer of such Goods or the failure by the Seller to supply Goods which conform to the contract of sale.
9.2 Where the Buyer accepts or has been deemed to have accepted any Goods then the Seller shall have no liability whatever to the Buyer in respect of those Goods.
9.3 The Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer for late delivery or short delivery of the Goods.
10 Force Majeure
10.1 Save for the Buyer’s obligation of payment under clause 3 neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, civil disturbance, malicious damage, strike, lockout, industrial action, fire, flood, drought, extreme weather conditions, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation, direction or other circumstance beyond the reasonable control of either party (‘Force Majeure Event’).
10.2 Each party shall give notice forthwith to the other upon becoming aware of a Force Majeure Event, the notice to specify details of the circumstances giving rise to the Force Majeure Event.
11 Seller’s liability
11.1 The Seller shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Buyer for any indirect loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Buyer arising out of breach by the Seller of this contract
11.2 In the event of any breach of this contract by the Seller the remedies of the Buyer shall be limited to damages. Under no circumstances shall the liability of the Seller exceed the Price of the Goods.
12 No Waiver
12.1 The Seller’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision of these Conditions shall not be deemed to be a waiver of its rights or remedies in respect of any present or future default of the Buyer in performance or compliance with any of these conditions.
13 Complaints
13.1 If you have a complaint about our service or any goods or services you purchase from MAP Environmental Limited then please contact us immediately. You will be contacted as soon as possible and definitely within 72 hours of our hearing from you and aim to provide a resolution within 5 working days.
13.2 All complaints will be dealt with in a fair and confidential manner.
14 Miscellaneous
14.1 The seller cannot be held responsible for the under or over performance of a collector or system as all stated outputs are based on average and collective figures and cannot take into account the year on year changes that occur in weather patterns and solar activity. Further the seller cannot be responsible for the under or over performance of a collector or system when supplied to or installed by a third party.
14.2 The customer or purchaser is responsible for obtaining any planning permission, consent or clearance from Local Authorities/Councils or interested parties. Signing of this agreement is taken as a recognition that these permissions are, or are to be granted and that the seller cannot be held responsible for problems that may arise due to said permissions or clearance.
14.3 If any item or provision contained in this agreement or any part of it (‘an offending provision’) is declared to be or becomes unenforceable, invalid or illegal for any reason whatsoever (including but without detracting from the generality of the foregoing a decision by the competent domestic or European courts, an Act of Parliament, European Union legislation or any statutory or other bye-laws or regulations or any other requirements having the force of law) the other terms and provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect as if it had been executed without the offending provision appearing in it.
15 Proper law of contract
This contract is subject to the law of England and Wales.
Ross worked as a stock controller for a number of years before moving into the renewable energy sector, working as a warehouse manager for a renewable energy installation company. While there he accumulated information on the industry which has proved extremely valuable in his role at MAP Environmental.
Since joining MAP, Ross has been involved in the purchasing and sale of PV systems. He has been instrumental in generating new business and has actively involved himself in sales negotiations as well as being responsible for the management of warehouse activity.
In his spare time, Ross enjoys playing golf and surfing. He is a boat enthusiast and when the opportunity arises, enjoys travelling abroad.
Additional Info
-
Job Title
Sales and Procurement Coordinator
News Categories
All Latest Posts
- Coming Soon: Ecobuild 2012
- MAP Energy purchasing large commercial installed systems
- New FIT rates come into effect
- MAP Quality Control Voices Concerns Over Drop In Feed-In-Tariff
- ZNSHINE panels used at ‘The Sigma Home’ at BRE
- Meyer Burger successfully signs contract for new lamination lines with ZNShine Solar in China
