Solatube impresses visitors at the SSE Eco Cottage ...

Scottish and Southern Energy is one of the largest energy companies in the United Kingdom with operations concerned with electricity, gas and telecommunications.

The company is making significant investment in microgeneration and energy efficient technologies both in its own business and as part of its education and provision of services to customers.

This is clearly evidenced in its promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy at its Eco Cottage located next to its Inveralmond head office in Scotland.

Scottish & Southern Energy wanted to show visitors how energy efficient products can be successfully used in existing properties.

The Solatube daylight system in the Eco Cottage has been fitted, along with a number of other micro generation and energy efficient technologies, so that visitors can see how easily they may be retro-fitted and also assess their benefits first hand.

"We did not envisage that the Eco Cottage would be as popular as it has been. The Solatube is one of the most widely commented-on features by visitors to the facility. They can't believe it's natural light that is illuminating the room so effectively."

Nigel Ellis
Technology Development Manager
Scottish & Southern Energy