MAP 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…

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…

Meyer 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…

MAP 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…

MAP 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…

MAP Environmental, the biggest PV panel supplier in the UK, has branched into new territory by becoming the sponsor for local rugby team, Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club.   At the forefront of the PV industry, MAP environmental supplies and fits photovoltaic solar panels for the residential, commercial and public sector to convert sunlight into electricity. The company is committed to providing clean, sustainable, affordable and high-tech solutions to rising energy costs and to educating people on the benefits of sustainable energy solutions.   Richard Woodhouse, Vice-Chairman of Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club comments about their new sponsors; “We are really pleased to have MAP Environmental as a new sponsor. It has made a real…

When looking at the operation of businesses today, the priorities must surely include cost-efficiency and environmental conscience. Creating electricity on-site using a MAP environmental PV system will protect your business against rising energy costs and is one of the most reliable and cost-effective ways to reduce CO² emissions on existing and new buildings. A  PV system requires minimal maintenance as there are no moving parts and it will make you money from previously unused roof space or a car park. With MAP’s BBA approved PV modules, a training centre located at the UK headquarters and a nationwide network of MAP environmental installation engineers, MAP environmental is uniquely placed to provide a comprehensive service…

Three new solar installation partners – Alltask, Bourne BG and EnergyBox – have joined MAP environmental. MAP environmental is the exclusive UK distributor of Photovoltaic (PV)  panels from TopSola, one of the world’s largest PV solar panel manufacturers.  MAP environmental not only distributes PV panels but also educates people on the benefits of sustainable solar energy solutions. MAP environmental has fully trained solar installation partners across the UK.  The three new partners will cover different areas of the country; Alltask in Kent and South London, Bourne GP in Hampshire and Oxfordshire and EnergyBox Ltd in North London.  Paul Wheeler, Chairman of MAP environmental explains, “It is exciting to have…

MAP environmental is the exclusive UK distributor of the world’s leading photovoltaic panels (PV panels) from TopSolar. The company’s TopSola TSM-160 PV panels have now gained the BBA MCS certification (British Board of Agrément Microgeneration Certification Scheme).   Dedicated and driven to provide clean energy solutions at an affordable price, MAP environmental designs, supplies and installs PV panels for both residential and commercial buildings.  The company is the first to receive the Photovoltaic Module Microgeneration Certification Mark through the BBA. The MCS was introduced by the Government to independently certify renewable energy technologies, microgeneration products and installers in accordance with documented standards.  The BBA offers the MCS certification to both product manufacturers…

For everything you ever wanted to know about providing electricity for your home using solar energy and photovoltaic solar panels, look to national expert, MAP environmental – after all, it is the only company in the UK to supply and install these clever solar power systems.All our solar power systems are made exclusively for the company by TopSolar, one of the world’s largest solar cell technology manufacturers.  Shanghai TopSolar Green Energy Co. Ltd is part of Shanghai Electric Group Holding Co. Ltd, a Chinese government-owned corporation which is a world-class mechanical and equipment manufacturing technology enterprise.  In 2008, TopSolar grew by 170% and boasted an annual turnover of 180 million USD. …