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Simply.Makes.Sense

What you need to know about Solar Power

in 2013

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Introduction

Facts: Energy bills are rising faster and faster

Investing in Solar power has reduced drastically

Fully installed systems available from 3,200+ Government incentives guarantee solar is a

profitable investment

Climate change is happening

Result Renewable energy is now a sound financial

investment

It is more important to generate clean energy

SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE

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Energy Prices -Past, Present and Future

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How have energy prices changed in

the last 6 months?

Source: uSwitch.com 7 March 2013SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE

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Where next for your energy prices?

Energy companies are failing consumers by stifling

competition through a combination of tariff

complexity, poor supplier behaviour and lack of

transparency. Ofgem 2012

The rise in prices next year will be

bigger than normal. Consumer

groups warned that the rises could be

as much as 15 per cent over the next

two years. Office for Budget

Responsibility

The days ofcheap

energy are

over -

uSwitch

Energy price rises showing

no signs of abating.

Financial Times, 2012

Prices could rise by around 200,

over the next 18 months.

uSwitch, 2013

Most of the UKs major domestic energy

suppliers have announced electricity and

gas price rises of between 6 and 11 per

cent, to be implemented by the end of

2013.

The Telegraph, December 12th 2012

Consumer groups warned that the rises

could be as much as 15% over the next

two years.Telegraph 2012

Energy prices to rise by 8.7% -

BBC

Double whammy of bigger bills and

lower temperatures - BBC


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Isn't everything getting more

expensive?

Yes, but energy costs are rising fastest of them all.

Have a look at energy price rises compared to other

costs over the last 8 years (uSwitch 2013):

Alcohol: 31% Water: 50% Petrol: 66%

Household Electricity Bills: 151% Equivalent to787 per yearfor an average home


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Why is energy getting more

expensive, faster?

Global competition: The UK is now

a net importer of gas and must

compete globally on prices

Wholesale prices: Peak oilmeans

restricted access and smaller, more

remote reserves

Decreased Supply: Coal power

stations being taken offline

Infrastructure: Rising demands

require greater investment

Decreased competition between

national energy suppliers

Environmental costs: Carbon

taxes, penalties, upgrades to meet

targets and commitments

= more expensive

energy

Oil Reserves


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Cutting Energy Bills with Solar

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Solar Power - how does it work?

Light (notheat) from

the sun creates

electricity through

panels on your roof

Sunlight creates flow

of electrons

Works even on cloudy

or cold days At night, batteries or mains supply take over

Fully automated - no need to switch on/off


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Parts of a Solar PV System*

Solar panels mounted on roof

Inverter

MeterController*Parts shown are representative and

might not reflect the actual

appearance of your installation


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The financial benefits

Cost savings

Generating your own energy reduces energy bills

Payments

The government pays the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) toclean energy generators

and

Energy companies pay for surplus energy fed into

the grid Combined value

Total value is up to 19% p.a. return on investment


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Environmental benefits

And the obvious environmental benefits:

Solar energy is clean energy

No CO2 emissions

No smoke emissions Your carbon footprint is reduced by ~1 tonne of CO2

per year. This is equivalent to:

Planting 46 trees

Driving 2,998 miles


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Questions to ask yourself

Do you think energy bills will get lower in thenext 20 years?

No? Solar brings more profits if prices rise

Do you have a savings account? Yes? Solar will outperform it by a large margin -and it's guaranteed by the government and tax-

free too

Do you want to cut down your CO2 emissions? Solar will cut down your CO2 emissions by up to 1

tonne per year

Equivalent to planting 46 trees every year


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Myths about Solar

The UK isn't sunny enough for solar power

Solar requires constant maintenance

If I'm moving home, I won't get the returns

Homes with solar panels sell for up to 3% more - and up to 30%faster (Source - uSwitch 2012)

The Feed-in-Tariff is no longer available

Solar power is getting more efficient/cheaper every year, so I should

wait


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What can I expect?

South-facing roofs offer thebest performance, but East to

West-facing will bring around

10% less and will be factored

into projections

Installations usually completein 1-2 days

30-35 years of hassle-freeenergy

Sheffield

Solar Irradiance for the UK

By law, all projections must be standardised

for a home receiving the equivalent

irradiance as Sheffield city centre


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Profiting with Solar

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Feed-in Tariffs (FiT)

The UK government is committed to reduce CO2

emissions by 60% by 2050

They guarantee homes that generate clean energy -

like solar power - tax-free payments through theFeed-in Tariff scheme for 20 years

Payments are linked to the Retail Price Index

The FiT is paid on top of the other benefits of solar

power - and you still get free electricity All installations through SMS Energies qualify for FiT

payments from Day 1

https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs/overviewhttps://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs/overview

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Export Tariffs

All electricity that you generate will be paid for by the

FiT, but you will receive an additional payment for

energy you generate and do not use

50% of your generation will qualify for an additionalpayment of 4.5 pence kWh


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Other Benefits

On top of the FiT and the Export tariff, you will also

get free energy from your solar system

Equivalent to ~14.5 pence kWh

Your CO2 emissions will be reduced by ~1 tonne peryear

Equivalent to planting 46 trees every year

Equivalent to driving 2,993 miles every year

Houses with solar sell up to 30% faster Houses with solar sell for up to 3% more


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Typical Installations

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Typical Returns: Top-of-the-range

For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunPower system: Cost 9,200 fully installed, inclusive

Returns over life of panels

FiT payments 11,507 Export Payments 1,677

Energy Savings 41,239

Total Returns 54,423

Investment Analysis over life of panels Gross Profit = 45,223

Average Return per annum = 14%

Total Return on Investment = 492%


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Typical Returns: Mid-range

For a property in Sheffield, 4kW SunTechsystem: Cost fully installed, fully inclusive 7,350


FiT payments - 20 years: 13,052 Export Payments - 20 years 1,141 Energy Savings 14,201

Total Returns

28,395


Average Return per annum = 19.32% Total Return on Investment = 492%SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE

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How do I know this information is

accurate?

All of our marketing materials and messages are covered by theMicrogeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and Renewable Energy

Assurance Ltd. (REAL) Codes of Conduct.

These bodies ensure that all of our material and promises are consumer-

friendly, legitimate and justified by the real-world experience of our

customers.


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What do I need to do next?

With your approval, SMS Energies will arrange a short

survey (or surveys) at your property.

This is completely free - no catch

There is no obligation to buy or pay for anything Typically less than 1 hour to survey

You will get

Details of the proposed installation, including all relevant details

Simple calculation of the financial and other returns you can expect All the information you need to decide if solar is right for you A simple,all-inclusive quote


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Didn't we say it was Simple?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can SMS Energies help me? SMS work with a wide range of certified installers and experts and can arrange

for a survey your home. We never charge you a penny and guarantee only the

most competent, competitive and professional firms covering your area

How long will installation take? Planning and custom-ordering the materials may take a few weeks, but the

installation process itself will usually take less than 2 working days, with a large

number completed in 1 working day

Should I get multiple bids? SMS Energies recommend that all customers get multiple quotes to compare

and contrast and get the best deal, although for some it can be tiring to have asuccession of surveyors come to the house. Let your rep know your preference

Explain to me like I'm 5 how solar panels work By magic, mostly ;0) In simple terms, 2 sheets of silicon are placed next to each

other; the energy from sunlight causes electrons to move between them and

generate a current, which flows into the circuit.SOLAR SIMPLY MAKES SENSE

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FAQ's continued...

How much will I really save on my bills? All the projections in this document are reliable and accurate to real-world

usage, but standardised to a home in Sheffield. If your home is in an area

that receives greater levels of irradiance than Sheffield (see map) then you

can expect better performance and returns

How much roof space do I need? A minimum of 5.5m2 is recommended

Will it work on cloudy or cold days? Yes: cold days make no difference; cloudy days will reduce output slightly,

depending on cloud density

My roof is not directly facing South - is this a problem? No. As long as it is somewhere South-ish (from East to West) it will produce

ample electricity

Roof pitch should be between 0-60 degrees for attachment


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FAQ's continued (2)...

Trees shade my roof - is this a problem? Unfortunately, yes. Shading even a small proportion of the panel can bring

80% reduction in output

Do I need planning permission?

Not unless your home is a listed building - even then, most councils willapprove

What servicing or maintenance is required? Because there are no moving parts, very little servicing is required,

although an annual wash with a non-abrasive cleaner will maintain optimal

performance. Your installer can give you details if you feel you would likean annual inspection


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FAQ's continued (3)...

Is financing available? Yes, financing is available from some of our installers. Please specify if you

will require financing

Lastly, how can SMS Energies help me look for the best deal on a solar

installation? SMS work with a wide range of certified installers and experts in the field

and we never charge you a penny. For no charge, we will arrange for any

number of installers to survey your home and we guarantee that they are

the most competent, competitive and professional firms in your area.


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Contact Details

If you would be interested in finding out how much you could benefitfrom solar power and can spare 1 hour of your time, SMS Energies Ltd.

can arrange a FREE survey for you with no obligation to buy or any

hidden costs. Simply contact us here:

email [email protected] [0844 XXXXXXXXX]

07934 247424

website www.smsenergies.com

SMS Energies Ltd.

Cleves, Castle Street

Bletchingley

Surrey RH1 4QA


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Solarsimply makes sense.

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Major uses of energy in the home


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Heat loss in the home

Wasted heatis wasted

money


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