About Us
Select Solar is an independent, family-owned business, established in 2001 by Fran Tattersall and Paul Beattie. With academic backgrounds in conservation and robotics, Fran and Paul set up Select Solar Ltd in response to a growing public awareness of environmental issues and mounting alarm at the impacts of climate change. In September 2012 Colin Howe , who has had many years expertise in the Solar Industry took over the company. Through our products we hope to introduce you to some exciting new toys and gadgets for all the family.
What we do
Select Solar Ltd source and distribute solar powered toys and gadgets, and also larger solar chargers and panels. We are the UK distributors for Inprosolar toys, EcoEnergy regulators, and Powerfilm flexible panels, and we also have our own Solar Trader brand of Flexi panels. We concentrate on well known brands you can rely on.
Select Solar Gadgets is one of three web sites belonging to Select Solar Ltd.
Wholesale:
Many of the products available on Select Solar Gadgets are available wholesale. If you are a shop or e-commerce site, you can register to purchase at wholesale prices through www.thesolartrader.co.uk. We can ship direct to your customers or we can supply in bulk.
If you are a school, college or charity wishing to make a large purchase, we can offer discounted prices.
Solar Panels:
Our third web site, www.selectsolar.co.uk, specialises in photovoltaic solar panels for 12V battery charging. We supply system components or full kits for motorhomes, boats, remote monitoring, remote power, expeditions, repeater stations, CCTV etc. We have built up a reputation as a company with the technical knowledge and expertise to advise on all types of off-grid solar projects.
How we reduce our environmental impact
We care deeply about environmental issues and ethical business. In all our dealings with customers, staff and suppliers we act ethically and treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. Staff work flexible hours to accommodate their individual circumstances.
We are keenly aware of our environmental responsibilities and have tried to promote the use of solar energy as part of all our daily lives by sourcing high quality products that can fit into anybody's life style.
Waste:
We reuse and recycle the vast majority of our paper and packaging. Paper is put through the printer twice before being shredded and used in packaging. Cardboard boxes are reused and cut to size if necessary. Any polystyrene, bubble wrap or foam that comes into the warehouse is reused - we even take some waste packaging from neighbouring businesses.
Printing and paper:
We only print stationary as we need it, and use recycled paper and biodegradable inks whenever possible. All printer cartridges are recycled.
Travel:
We all live locally and don't make unnecessary journeys.
