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Renusol refines its mounting system for flat roofs

Newly acquired Renusol has launched its optimised FS10-EW system for mounting photovoltaic systems on flat roofs without penetration. Thanks to the innovative screw connection and the lightweight but high-tensile design, modules with a 10° inclination with an east/west orientation can be easily installed on any flat roof.

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Orenda secures MCS certification from pioneering “tilting” turbine

Orenda Energy Solutions Limited, a turbine manufacturer for the global medium distributed wind industry, has secured accreditation under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for its 49kW Skye wind turbine, making it the highest rated turbine in the sub-50kW band that qualifies for FiT in the UK.

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Warmflow calls out for cancer centre’s annual boat race

Cancer charity Friends of the Cancer Centre and boiler manufacturer Warmflow are calling on local businesses, family and friends to take part in its 6th annual Dragon Boat Race which takes place in Belfast on Saturday, 24th June.

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MyEnergi launches crowdfunding campaign for its first EV product ‘zappi’

zappi is an eco Electric Vehicle charger that can be installed like any standard EV charger but is more intelligent for those homes with solar panels or a wind turbine. zappi has 3 charge modes and a long list of features, its stylish to look at and reasonably priced in comparison with standard EVSE’s.

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RECC receives official TrustMark approval

The Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) has been approved by TrustMark as a new scheme operator for businesses involved in renewables and related home improvement and energy efficiency sectors.

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Trials of SOLARWATT MyReserve start in UK and Ireland

Trials of MyReserve, the revolutionary battery storage system manufactured by SOLARWATT, have begun in the UK and Ireland ahead of a planned April launch. Two SOLARWATT distribution partners have installed the system at customers’ premises and report positive results as they continue to monitor performance.

Opinion

How will Brexit affect the UK’s relationship with the EU’s renewable energy plans?

Although the result of the Brexit vote has questioned the efficacy of future research into climate change, green energy sources continue to be growing continually in spite of this. Sourced through online platforms, 147 gigawatts of renewable energy were generated in 2015; and this is set to continue and even rise in growth. In 2015, $130bn were invested in fuels that were seen as an alternative to coal and gas-fired modes of energy consumption. Furthermore, from the total amount of electricity produced globally, renewable sources contributed 10.3% of this overall amount.

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Warmflow announce launch of new website

Warmflow, which manufacturers the UK & Ireland’s only double A rated combination oil boiler as well as other innovative home heating solutions, announced today the launch of its newly revamped website. This newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information and features that offers a more comprehensive understanding of the Company’s innovative product range and service offering.

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Endurance service providers join forces to deliver after-sales service

Four authorised service providers for wind turbine manufacturer Endurance, which went into administration in December following the collapse of its Canadian parent company, have joined forces to ensure turbine owners will not be left without critical spare parts and components that were previously the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Opinion

The Environmental Benefits of Burning Wood

The SIA (Stove Industry Alliance) commented that wood burning stoves are the most popular appliance for burning wood, followed by the much less efficient open fires.

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Large-scale solar PV schemes face funding crisis, STA warns

A detailed new analysis shows that the standard method for financing large scale solar PV schemes in the UK is no longer economically viable. An estimated two-thirds of the UK’s 12GW solar capacity has been built using this method – known as ‘Power Purchase Agreements’ – where solar farms or large commercial rooftops contract to sell their power to a third party.

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New ‘PowerBox’ all-in-one system delivers power to remote sites

The new ‘PowerBox’ from Leading Edge Power is an all-in-one power source, fitted neatly into a pallet-sized box, providing power for equipment installed on remote sites with no mains electricity. Equipment ranges from radio repeater stations and security cameras to emergency power for Disaster Relief and remote weather monitoring equipment (LIDAR).