by Duncan Crosthwaite | Jun 23, 2015
Not only are Sunpower panels the most efficient and durable solar PV panel on the market, they are one of the most ethical as proven by their recent “Cradle to Cradle” silver award.
Administered by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Cradle to Cradle certification demonstrates a product’s quality level based on rankings in five categories: material health, material reutilization, renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness.
Duncan Crosthwaite, Director of Ceiba Renewables said: “A key consideration for us as a socially responsible and environmentally friendly business is where we source our components and Sunpower have demonstrated their excellent approach to the production of their solar PV panels. Ceiba Renewables are proud to be an Authorised Partner with Sunpower.”
Read more: http://www.pv-magazine.com/news/details/beitrag/sunpower-solar-panels-made-in-france-are-cradle-to-cradle-certified-silver_100019910/#ixzz3du0MqfkB
by Duncan Crosthwaite | Jan 31, 2015
Ceiba Renewables are pleased to announce that we will have a stand at this year’s Home Energy Fair in Ayr on Saturday 7th February.
The event is run by the Energy Agency which is an offshoot of the Energy Saving Trust. Now in its eighth year, this is the only free event in South West Scotland which focuses on topics such as saving energy, renewable energy and sustainable transport.
Ceiba’s Duncan Crosthwaite will be doing a presentation on the “Key considerations when choosing a solar system for your home” at 2.15pm and we’ll also have our advisors available on our stand from 10.30am to 3.30pm for those who are looking for more information on energy saving technologies such as solar and voltage optimisation.
The day will be a great opportunity for home and business owners to find out more about reducing their energy overheads.
The event will be held at University of West Scotland, University Road, Ayr, KA8 0SX.
To find out more about the event: http://www.energyagency.org.uk/en/events_46678/
To find out more about Ceiba please visit our website or email us for a brochure.

by Duncan Crosthwaite | Nov 6, 2014
Ceiba Renewables become Scotland’s first renewable energy Which? Trust Trader

Ayrshire-based company Ceiba Renewables Limited has become the first renewable energy installation company in Scotland to become a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? endorsement scheme helps consumers to find reputable companies.
Ceiba Renewables, run by Duncan and Debbie Crosthwaite, were given the coveted Trusted Trader stamp of approval after a rigorous assessment process by consumer champion Which?
Which? have been rigorously testing products and services for over 50 years and the Which? Trusted Trader scheme is designed to give consumers the same reassurance when choosing a trader.
Debbie Crosthwaite said: “We’re delighted to have succeeded in becoming a Which? Trusted Trader as those who use Which? know that they demand quality for consumers.
To have their endorsement is an excellent achievement for us as a company and it also gives great peace-of-mind to our customers.”
Ceiba Renewables specialise in solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal and voltage optimisation design and installations across Scotland.
To find a Which? Trusted Trader near you, visit their website: http://trustedtraders.which.co.uk/
(Press release 6th November 2014)

by Duncan Crosthwaite | Aug 12, 2014
Ceiba Renewables, a leading installer of high quality solar PV systems in Scotland, are offering a free Immersun installation with every 4kWp+ solar PV installation we undertake from now until the next Feed-In Tariff (FIT) cut on 31st March 2015.
The Immersun maximises savings by diverting excess solar PV generated power which is not being used in the house, into your hot water cylinder instead of going back on to the grid [see calculation / illustration below].

Immersun in action gives you a further explanation on youtube.
This great deal is designed to maximise savings on top of the income generated by the solar PV system. So not only do you benefit from a high performing solar PV system from Ceiba Renewables, your savings are maximised too, meaning quicker payback and lower energy bills!
As can be seen from the example illustrated table below, although the total income and savings without the Immersun equates to a very satisfying £873.20 a year, the savings with the Immersun make the total combined income and savings £1,095.20 a year!

Why not give us a call or email us to book your free, no obligation technical survey and find out more:
Call: 0844 3574865
Email: info@ceiba-renewables.co.uk
Please quote “Immersun Offer” when you make your enquiry to be eligible for this great offer.
by Duncan Crosthwaite | Aug 8, 2014
With the first year’s performance figures in, Guise Farm has produced 48,482kWh. The solar PV system, which has a production capacity of 50kWp is south-facing and utilises high quality Solarworld solar panels, was estimated to produce 43,138kWh using the government-approved SAP calculation method we give to all of our customers when predicting system performance. That’s a 12% better yield than was predicted and if that performance continues then Guise Farm will see their ROI cut to 6 years.
Duncan Crosthwaite, from Ceiba Renewables said of the Guise Farm performance figures, “It’s great to see the performance exceed the SAP calculations. As with all of the Solarworld and Sunpower PV systems we’ve installed, not only are we confident that they will continue to exceed the SAP calculations now but because of the quality of these PV systems they will continue to outperform the SAP estimates well into the future.
The performance figures are particularly useful to those considering to invest in solar PV as it gives customers a clear indication that the PV system will perform better than what is stated in the estimates.”
