South West Free Energy

17/01/2022

Just wanted to thank all customers for the last 11 years. I’ve decided to close the business and retire.
Also thanks to all the people I’ve worked with.
Thanks everyone.
Simon

20/08/2020

just installed solar panels and a SolaX battery storage system installed in this new build property.

17/12/2019

Potential scam alert: EVO Energy Solutions

14th November 2019

MCS have been made aware of a new potential scam with unsolicited letters being circulated, targeting consumers with Solar PV systems.

Letters have been distributed from a company called EVO Energy Solutions offering “free MOT and services” on systems. The letter goes on to advise that solar panel warranty is due to expire.

These letters have stark similarities to others that we have warned of previously; linked to the ‘British Trading Solar Association’ (BTSA), ESE Consultants Limited and ESE Services. All companies list Gary Fredson as Director who has previously been apprehended by Trading Standards-backed Consumer Code, RECC for breaking consumer protection regulations and the Advertising Standards Authority code.

Linked to this, earlier this year The Daily Mirror newspaper conducted their own investigation of BTSA and Gary Fredson, warning consumers of junk mail that could trick you into making unnecessary payments.

If you receive unsolicited letters from companies offering services for your solar panels, we advise you to either ignore the letter completely or, if you are concerned, to contact your original installer or an MCS accredited installer that is also a member of a consumer body for advice. EVO Energy Solutions are not registered with MCS.

08/08/2019

20% vat on solar panels from October 1st 2019

Stop the increase to 20% VAT for the installation of renewable energy sources by signing the petition on the

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/260903?reveal_response=yes -threshold

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to increase VAT from 5% to 20% for the installation of a number of renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels from 1st October.

With the current climate emergency, the HMRC should be encouraging renewables by removing VAT not increasing it.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to increase VAT from 5% to 20% for the installation of a number of renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels from 1st October. With the current climate emergency, the HMRC should be encouraging renewables by removing VAT not increasing it.

08/08/2019

Battery Storage for your solar PV system is now an affordable option.
Recently installed system with 6kWp of solar panels and 12kWh of battery storage. The batteries allow storage of surplus power for use during the day and night when demand can't be met by the solar panels.
Since it was installed 16 days ago the customer has only bought 6 units of electricity which cost about £1.

02/04/2019

When your roof is not suitable for solar panels there are other options. This customer wanted somewhere to park her car and a garden store. She can now do both and also has a 4.2 kW solar PV system.