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Controlling interest: Stuart Cooper, Solfex Energy Systems, discusses the importance of the correct selection and parameter set up on controls
Stuart Cooper, Solfex Energy Systems, reports on the importance of the correct selection and parameter set up of controls within solar thermal and heating systems, including the features and benefits of the Prozeda Primos, Grandis HK, Conexio 600 & Convisio controls and software
Steve Pester, BRE, is delighted to see a government minister put his energy into the new solar guide
Liz Male, Liz Male Consulting, gives the lowdown on the growing importance of energy efficiency
Xylem Lowara has launched a new solar powered submersible pump specifically designed for domestic applications.
Wayne Hemmingway will be the guest speaker at this year’s NICEIC Live South
Social housing guru Wayne Hemmingway will be the guest speaker at this year’s NICEIC Live South which takes place at Epsom Downs racecourse on May 16.
With Solar Power UK’s ‘Restarting the Market’ roadshow in full swing and currently touring the country, Renewable Energy Installer went along to Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool on Thursday 14 February to find out more.
Solfex has launched a new free-of-charge calculation tool for installers.
Power-One has announced the schedule for its upcoming Aurora Academy training sessions designed for UK installers of the company’s inverter technology.
A heating installer from Devon has been ordered to pay almost £3,500 by Barnstaple Magistrates Court for offences including the misuse of the HETAS logo. Warren Emo, trading as Fired Up, pleaded guilty to all three charges which included giving a customer incorrect advice on the installation of woodburning stoves.
Cheshire-based renewable energy installers Green Electrician Group has announced the completion of a solar car port for electric vehicles.
Some homeowners will face upfront charges for Green Deal Assessments, according to a survey by The Guardian.
Schiedel Chimney System’s David Wright
Schiedel Chimney Systems in conjunction with biomass consultancy re:heat, is holding a series of free of charge biomass awareness seminars for heating engineers and contractors.
After completing a positive audit of the technical and financial aspects and environmental and labour conditions of the KIOTO Photovoltaics factory, Solar Insurance declares that KIOTO Photovoltaic modules fulfill all expectations and acquires certification.
This means that from now on clients of KIOTO Photovoltaics can insure their projects with the option ‘Inherent defect and warranty’ from Solar Insurance, which backs up the warranty of the modules.
The option ‘Inherent defect and warranty’ is an option with the operational Solar PV Insurance, which covers damage caused by weather conditions, fire and theft and compensates production loss.
A German company has taken the fun idea of kite flying to produce a serious competitor to wind turbines.
With the raft of new technologies aimed at reducing bills and energy usage, the government is aiming to get close to two million installations in place by 2020, so there is a big market there for any installer company looking to get involved, says MCS.
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been forced to clarify government policy following negative remarks from energy minister John Hayes
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been forced to clarify the government’s energy policy following minister John Hayes’ candid criticisms of on-shore wind.
YouGen founder Cathy Debenham
A Devon-based woman has been shortlisted for the south west sustainable energy champion award in the annual SW Green Energy Awards.
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has opened the Bristol area’s first free community charging station for electric cars.
Big is best: Promens, Beccles is the UK’s largest roof-top solar installation
Just one year after over 7,000 solar panels were installed on the roof of Promens Packaging’s plant in Beccles, Suffolk, the scheme has now generated over 1,000,000 kWh (1 GWh) of green electricity.
SolarWorld has announced the launch of the SunCharger . Three devices in one, it constitutes a power supply, replacement battery and solar charger.
In October, Solar Power UK 2012 will open its doors to the global PV industry.
NIBE Energy Systems has launched a campaign to ensure consumer satisfaction for its exhaust air heat pump users.
In just over three months’ time, Solar Power UK 2012 will open its doors to the global PV industry.
British firm Crosskase has combined backpack and solar technology to develop the Solar 15 backpack – a versatile accessory which the company says is ideal for those who can’t live without their essential gadgets and need them to stay charged and protected away from the home or office.
Key Features of the Crosskase Solar 15 backpack:
* Integrated 3 Watt solar panel on the front of the bag soaks up natural light and stores the energy generated inside the internal battery.
* High capacity battery can charge most handheld devices on-the-go (phones, music players, GPS, pocket consoles)
* Speedy 2 hour charge time for many devices i.e. iPhone 4, iPod nano 6G, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Nokia N95, Blackberry Curve.
* Stores enough power to charge most devices twice over and can be used again and again, as the battery will recharge from:
* Solar power (8 hours)
* Mains power (3 hours)
* USB power connection (4 hours)