SKYShades UK installed the first of its canopies combined with Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) on Tuesday 20 May 2010 at SKYShades UK Head Office, manor Farm, Low Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU. SKYShades have combine tensile membrane structures with OPV– the third generation of solar power panels. This has created a unique product which SKYShades UK is aiming to rapidly introduce into the UK.
SKYShades have been designing, manufacturing and installing tensile membrane structures for many years and thanks to an exclusive worldwide licence with Konarka – the manufactures of the OPV – are now installing tensile membrane structures combined with OPV across the world. SKYShades UK are doing this in the UK now.
OPV is the third generation of solar power panels and is the most suited to the UK climate. OPV is thin, lightweight and flexible meaning that it can be put across an entire roof, canopy or structure without affecting the structural integrity of a building. What’s more the OPV generates power by daylight rather than direct sunlight meaning that it will generate significant power in the UK, even on a cloudy day!
By having the first UK install made at their UK Head Office, interested parties can come and see a working example and see for themselves the power generated by this revolutionary and exciting product. The product is ideal for retro fitting onto an existing roof or as a roof itself. With recent Government incentives to encourage the generation of renewable energy, OPV combined with tensile membrane is the way forward. The UK Government announced in April 2010 the start of Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT’s). Producers of renewable energy will now receive a guaranteed income from the FIT’s. For more information on the FIT’s go to www.decc.gov.uk.
The first installation is a landmark in the solar power industry and Dr Carpenter commented ‘ ‘. SKYShades UK are seeking to expand its distributor base. SKYShades UK are looking for companies who can assist in the rapid distribution of OPV and who can install this exciting product. SKYShades are running workshops near Cambridge regularly to allow those interested in becoming a distributor to find out more. To register your interest in attending or to learn more about this new and unique product contact Ben Clement on 01480 498297 or ben@skyshades.co.uk.
OPV is potentially the ‘holy grail’ of the solar power industry. Register you interest now and see how you can become involved in this exciting industry.
SKYShades UK Ltd.
Manor Farm, Low Road
Fenstanton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE28 9HU
Tel: 01480 498297
Fax: 01480 498303
Web: www.skyshades.co.uk
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