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Eurosafe Solutions has secured an agreement with a Dutch designer and manufacturer of wind turbines, to test and inspect its fall protection systems on its turbines across the UK.
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal industry, has welcomed a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times which shows strong backing for financial support for wind and tidal power.
Vanda Murray, chair of domestic energy saving company, VPhase plc, is set to raise funds for The Christie and Prostate Cancer UK charities by performing a stand-up comedy routine in front of an audience of hundreds. She is taking part in ‘Funny Business’ with six other business leaders, all of whom will perform at The Comedy Store on Deansgate Locks, Manchester, in October this year.
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.
Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020.
Following on from the launch of its Q&E shrink-fit plumbing system, Uponor UK has launched an online platform for installers to access further information about the range as well as practical demonstration videos.
Rural Energy is has secured a deal to provide two biomass boiler systems for Thames Valley Police.
NICEIC and ELECSA have announced the next series of dates for its TechTalk sessions.
Plumb Center and Stelrad Radiators are combining to offer heating installers and engineers an exciting driving experience.
TV’s consumer champion Nick Ross, who is the ambassador for DGCOS, has lent his support to HIES
Following in the footsteps of its sister scheme, the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) aims to promote the best levels of consumer protection in the renewable industry.
Magnetic filter manufacturer ADEY Professional Heating Solutions is taking to road with its first nationwide tour.
At the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions, Specflue will be exhibiting its comprehensive product range embracing its exclusive distributor status of the Italian MCZ range of biomass and pellet fueled stoves and boilers.
Adrian Pike, ceo of Anesco
Anesco has announced reaching the 11,000 mark in the number of UK solar systems it manages on a daily basis – with a net capacity of almost 80MW – through its operation and maintenance service AnescoMeter.
Testo will be showcasing a range of products at the Energy Efficiency Exhibitions to help installers save money,
by measuring efficiency to reduce running costs.
With the UK experiencing its longest heat wave since 2006 and temperatures set to remain high, one eco specialist has launched a push for more homeowners to make the most of renewable resources.
A new £20 million Green Deal Communities scheme to help local authorities drive street-by-street delivery of the Green Deal has been announced today.
Climate change minister Greg Barker
46 social landlords across Great Britain have been awarded a share of £7million to get renewable heating into the homes of their social tenants, climate change minister Greg Barker announced today.
Phil McVan, managing director of Preston-based Urban Wind
Urban Wind is launching a national education programme aimed at informing the next generation about green energy – and dispelling some of the myths.
Colchester-based renewable energy installers Ecohill were proud winners of the Installer of the Year Award at this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards, held at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London in June.
Innasol’s management team (L-R Colm Lawlor, Silvio-Spiess and David Rae
Innasol has announced the launch of its education and training initiative – The Innasol Academy.
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard has heralded the recent confirmation of domestic RHI tariffs as ‘a great start to the longer journey’ as consumers now have an extra incentive to install renewable technologies.
North Blyth Energy Ltd has been granted permission by government to construct a 99.9MW biomass power station at Blyth Harbour, Northumberland.
With biomass-fuelled district heating systems growing in number, a manufacturer of district heating pipe systems has highlighted its serious concern at the sector’s apparent lack of awareness in the effects that thermal expansion has on pre-insulated pipe networks.
The UK must follow the German model and offer households an incentive to convert their circulator pumps to new high efficiency models, insists Xylem Water Solutions UK.