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Landmark biomass project to go ahead at Devon Manor House

26th Mar 2013
It’s taken almost two years of planning and preparation, but SunGift has finally secured the contract to supply a commercial biomass boiler at Escot House in Devon. It’s taken almost two years of planning and preparation,…
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More of the world’s best with Trina Solar

26th Mar 2013
We’ve been keeping our relationships with the world’s most trusted PV manufacturers strong, and this month we’ve added another – with our sister company SunGift Trade becoming one of a few selected UK resellers of…
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First choice for south west councils

26th Mar 2013
Solar PV: first choice for councils It’s becoming an increasing part of our work to provide renewable energy solutions for local authorities who are looking to reduce their carbon emissions, lower their reliance on fossil fuels…
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Powering ‘Henry’ HQ with renewable energy

26th Mar 2013
The bigger jobs have been rolling in for us this month at SunGift, as our commercial team has been working hard on winning contract with highly-regarded installations. So we’re delighted to announce that we’ve completed work…
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Gabriel rubs shoulders with the powers that be

26th Mar 2013
It’s certainly been a month for high profile meetings, as SunGift’s managing director Gabriel Wondrausch was invited to the government’s Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) for a meeting about the low price of…
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Swiss quality lives up to reputation

26th Mar 2013
SolarMax visit shows us the high quality and efficiency behind their operation At SunGift, it’s all about the quality.  Quality of components, quality of installations, and quality of after-sales service, so we were excited earlier this…
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Meet Joe: surveyor, designer, and our (very experienced) domestic PV specialist

26th Mar 2013
It’s no secret that, here at SunGift, we work hard to attract the most talented university graduates who we believe will help deliver the best and most technologically advanced systems for you.  And Joe Perry…
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Making renewable energy more mainstream

26th Mar 2013
We’re certainly not ‘boy and girl racers’ here at SunGift, but we do like to keep our eye on the continual improvements in electric cars.  Why? Because we’re all in favour of anything that makes…
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Exeter’s SunGift partners with Trina Solar

26th Mar 2013
SunGift builds relationship with trusted international solar brand. SunGift Trade has become a distribution partner of global solar PV manufacturer Trina Solar, making SunGift one of a few selected resellers of their products in the UK. …
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SunGift Sheriffs ride in to clean up after the cowboys

7th Mar 2013
Exeter resident Mr Spencer had a solar PV system installed less than a year ago by a company from another part of the country.  But just a few  months after the work was completed he was…
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A Dazzling Start to 2013 – Dark cloud lifts from over renewable energy as 2013 promises great things

7th Mar 2013
It’s been an exceptional start to 2013 for the renewable energy industry, with a general feeling that 2013 is going to be a positive year.  Following a turbulent 2012, we are now back at a…
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Scott and Gabriel visit Switzerland to see SolarMax (inverter manufacturers)

5th Mar 2013
A few weeks ago an interesting email popped into my Inbox inviting me to take a trip to Switzerland to visit SolarMax’s new HQ, purpose built from scratch and completed on 31st August 2012. I had…
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Solar Frontier achieves record 19.7% CIS efficiency

21st Jan 2013
Tokyo, January 8, 2013 -Solar Frontier, in joint research with Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), has achieved a world record-breaking energy conversion efficiency of 19.7% for cadmium-free, thin-film solar cells measuring…
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New package removes upfront costs for south west homeowners to own solar panels

23rd Nov 2012
Breakthrough ‘green energy package’ removes financial hurdle, so south west households can: Own their own PV systems (no leasing roofs to companies for ‘free PV’ schemes) Generate free electricity Pay nothing up front Generate Feed-in…
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Biomass takes heat out of Devon farmer’s fuel bill

18th Oct 2012
60 kW boiler uses low-cost fuel, heats three cottages and fits in with busy farm schedule Devon livestock farmer John Roberts and his son Jonathan start their day at 6am – tending to livestock and looking…
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Government publishes proposals for domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

22nd Sep 2012
The Government has published proposals for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which is due to be introduced in Summer 2013 and will provide homeowners with an income from renewable heating installations.  Below is a brief…
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Canadian Solar partners with SunGift Trade

28th Aug 2012
Exeter distributor becomes ‘authorised reseller’ of global PV brand Exeter renewable energy distributor SunGift Trade has become an official partner of and authorised reseller for global solar PV manufacturer Canadian Solar, making SunGift Trade one of…
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Building a relationship with BenQ

9th Aug 2012
Factory’s attention to detail is the most exceptional I’ve ever seen Written by: Gabriel Wondrausch Whenever we look to start a relationship with a new manufacturer, meeting with the company’s people, in their own surroundings, is imperative.…
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Gabriel features online TV

6th Aug 2012
For many SMEs in the South West, renewables, green energy or 'alternative' energy sources are an area for great debate, investment potential or even uncertainty. In this first programme from SW Business TV they talk…
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New-starter Neil to boost SunGift’s customer activities

2nd Aug 2012
  New head of business development will focus on providing enhanced renewable energy services for south west companies and householders SunGift Solar has appointed management specialist Neil Durno as head of business development to ramp up its…
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Huge solar array powering Met Office’s climate change computer

2nd Aug 2012
Work completed on 250 kWp solar pv array A huge 250 kWp solar array has just been competed at the Met Office that can generate enough electricity to meet the demand of one of its powerful…
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Five myths about solar

12th Jul 2012
Working in the renewable industry can often be a challenging experience, particularly over the past six months or so with the confusion surrounding the Feed-In-Tariff. Now the uncertainty has been resolved, it appears the industry…
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The Met Office finished and looking good

9th Jul 2012
1000 panels, producing up to 250kWh.
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Energy Prices going up beyond inflation

25th Jun 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18031209
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