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Evance’s R9000 turbine model
Green electricity provider Ecotricity has bought small wind turbine manufacturer Evance out of administration.
DECC has proposed closing the Renewables Obligation (RO) to 5MW+ solar farm applications from April 2015.
Dimplex reports that its A-Class air source heat pump has consistently outperformed the Heat Emitter Guide to deliver ‘outstanding’ results in a series of field tests.
Viessmann is offering installers of its Vitocal 200 range of air/water heat pumps free workwear between May 1st and July 31st.
Hit by a 30 percent increase last month in carbon tax prices under the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment), councils should be considering renewably-powered street lights as a cost effective alternative, writes freelance contributor Cristina Brooks
The government hopes to use increased tariffs under the CRC to encourage councils to cut emissions the way it already uses EU ETS for industry, meeting national carbon emissions reduction goals.
Efficient and renewable energy for the home has come a long way, so freelance contributor Luke Bailey recaps on some of the advice installers can offer their eco-minded customers
Following the launch of the RHI Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) on April 30, DECC is planning a series of promotional events.
Glow-worm has teamed up with ADEY Professional Heating Solutions to encourage installers to fit a MagnaClean Professional2 with all Glow-worm boilers.
Rural Energy is holding an open week later this month to demonstrate its latest biomass products.
BSS Industrial has broken ground on 38,500 sq ft extension of its Magna Park National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Leicestershire.
From next month, homeowners will be able to access up to £7,600 cashback via the new Green Deal Improvement Fund.
Following the launch of the Domestic RHI, MCS looks forward to supporting all concerned in making the most of this great opportunity and world’s first incentive scheme connected to the generation of renewable heat at the domestic property
Registration of Domestic RHI (DRHI) installations is done through the Ofgem website https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/domestic-rhi.
The domestic RHI sets out minimum fuel quality standards, without which householders are unable to claim their RHI payments, explains Robert Burke, HETAS
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
As we celebrate the launch of the domestic RHI, I am always reminded that incentive programmes can be really instrumental in providing market stimulus, but that only the most short-sighted would become dependent on them.
What have you got planned for the rest of 2014?
We’ll be pushing ahead towards a power conversion efficiency of 20 percent and working on achieving the stability that is needed for our PV technology to be incorporated into buildings. At the same time, we will be exploring the utility market and will also be launching a pretty major funding round. The team is likely to expand by another 15-10 people too. It’s going to be a busy nine months!
Bob Long, MD Eco Innovate Ltd
This month, heat pump specialist Bob Long looks at choosing the most effective emitter for the job
The Magic Thermodynamic Box Company says that following regular meetings with MCS, thermodynamic panels have now gone out to public consultation.
Dirk Slagmulder
Dirk Slagmulder has been named as the new managing director of Daikin Airconditioning UK.
Nominations are open for this year’s Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards.
Organic Energy md Andy Boroughs
Organic Energy is to create two new posts to support increased demand for its products, following a period of record-breaking sales.
Plumb Center is offering to make installer’s lives easier when working with the domestic RHI through its new partner Evolve Partnership.
Mitsubishi Electric has been awarded The Carbon Trust Standard for its work in managing and reducing carbon emissions at its Hatfield HQ.
RenewableUK has spoken out against the Conservative Party’s plans to scrap subsidy for onshore wind, should they win the 2015 general election.
NICEIC is encouraging installers to take advantage of the recent launch of the domestic RHI.