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News

Heat pump solutions from Dimplex

Chris Davis, business development director for Dimplex Renewables, considers a number of points installers should know about air source heat pumps to capitalise on a growing market for them in the wake of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) announcement

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Daikin UK supports up-skilling scheme for unemployed

Daikin UK has welcomed a new Jobcentre Plus scheme to help unemployed installers back into work. The programme, designed in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, is designed to provide out of work plumbers, heating engineers and electricians with an opportunity to learn new ‘green’ skills. This should make them more employable in a job market open increasingly to those trained in renewable energy systems.

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Plumb Center takes the lead

Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard Plumb Center is proud to announce its status as lead sponsor of the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions.

Product

Meet in the middle

Worcester, Bosch Group says it has underlined its commitment to the next generation of green heating and hot water technologies, with the launch of its Greenstar Plus Hybrid System.

News

EST study shows improved heat pump performance

A new study from the Energy Saving Trust has found that the performance and efficiency of heat pumps has improved following recommendations to design, installation and operation.

News

Brighter future for PV installers, says NICEIC

According to Nick, improved technology in the efficiency and storage capability of the solar PV panels and the ability to benefit financially from the government’s flagship Green Deal initiative as well as the residual value in the existing Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) has prompted renewed interest by consumers.

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Segen partners with Panasonic Heat Pumps

Renewable energy technology distributor Segen has announced that it will be joining forces with Panasonic Heat Pumps to bolster its product portfolio.

Product

Stay in control

Panasonic has released a new generation of smart controllers designed to ensure Aquarea heat pump systems deliver maximum performance.

News

DMS go low carbon

Metering specialist DMS is showing its green credentials by installing a ground source heat pump (GSHP) in its new 5,500 sq ft premises – into which it will move in next month.

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Kingspan Environmental launches first product catalogue

Kingspan Environmental has published The Essential Products Guide, a 100-page catalogue detailing all its products and services across sustainable water and environmental management, and renewable technologies.  

Product

Viessmann’s real APPeal

An App which allows remote operation of domestic heating systems is now available for download on Android devices.

Opinion

Calculating costs

Bob Long, MD Eco Innovate Ltd Heat pump trouble shooter Bob Long turns his attention to accurately quantifying system output and running costs

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Econic offers free heat pump seminar

Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner Heat pump specialist Econic is holding a free webinar which it says will dispell some of the myths surrounding the technology and its implementation.

Product

Mitsubishi extends Ecodan range

Mitsubishi Electric has added to its range of Ecodan air source heat pumps with the introduction of three split air-to-water systems offering capacities of 4kW, 7.5kW and 12kW.

Opinion

CTC takes efficiency to its zenith

The CTC EcoZenith To get the best out of a heat pump you need an energy hub. CTC’s general manager Cliff Arnold tells REI.

Product

Mitsubishi launches Ecodan cylinder

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Ecodan cylinder designed to work in hybrid systems where an air source heat pump works in tandem with gas, oil or another heating technology.

News

Kensa bags second award win

Kensa Engineering’s Shoebox Heat Pump has scooped the title of ‘Product Innovation of the Year’ at the National Heat Pump Awards 2013.