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REA rejects biomass capacity cap
DECC has launched a ‘Consultation on a notification process for new build dedicated biomass projects’ with proposals on how to limit new biomass projects under the Renewables Obligation.
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Gaia Wind unveils expansion programme
Small wind turbine manufacturer Gaia Wind has set out a programme to extend its customer reach by doubling the size of its sales and distribution network and signing a joint research partnership with the University of Strathclyde.
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Xylem Lowara marks Earth Day with rainforest sponsorship
Xylem Lowara UK staff wear green and blue in honour of Earth Day 2013
Xylem Lowara UK has announced the sponsorship of a one acre of rainforest in Bolivia as part of its annual Earth Day celebrations.
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Declining MCS figures hint at ‘green empathy’, says Worcester, Bosch
Neil Schofield, head of external and governmental affairs at Worcester, Bosch Group
A spokesman from Worcester, Bosch Group has expressed concern over the latest MCS registration figures released by DECC.
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New RHI regulations published
Regulations for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) have now been amended, incorporating the government’s degression mechanism into legislation.
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Smart meter rollout suffers fresh delays
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced that it is to delay the national rollout of smart meters in 30m UK homes.
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Indian MPs to study UK renewable energy
A delegation of Indian MPs is to visit the UK for discussions on low carbon growth with UK ministers, institutions and renewable energy experts.
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South West announces first renewable energy manifesto
Regen SW has written to all MPs in the south west inviting them to pledge to develop a world-leading renewable energy industry – employing 34,000 people by the end of the decade.
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UK Green Investment Bank mobilises £2.3bn low carbon investment
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced the investment impact of its first five months of operation.
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Samsung test site gets government backing
Scottish Enterprise has pledged £6m to assist Samsung Heavy industries in building an offshore wind turbine testing centre near Fife.
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PTS launches renewables design service
PTS has launched a new Renewables Design Service with a team on hand to support installers from design to delivery.
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Alphatronix has launched a brand new version of iSolarPayback for iPhone and iPad.
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DECC dishes out £21m to low carbon entrepreneurs
£21million has been awarded to entrepreneurs to help bring a range of new and innovative low carbon products to market, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced today.
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Urban Wind acquires Myriad Wind
Myriad Wind has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Urban Wind creating an expanded Glasgow-based company and a new Urban Wind North West Division in Preston.
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EU ministers set timetable for emissions trading scheme reform
Energy ministers from across the UK have shown a united front in a bid to reform the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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Liz MacFarlane, reveals why heat pumps are the love of her life . .
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Current thinking
Why is it so hard for our industry to accept the benefits and savings from voltage optimisation in domestic buildings? Chris Norman, chairman of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) makes his voice heard
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Row continues over biomass emissions
A conflict over the environmental impact of burning biomass is rumbling on between the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and three major campaign groups.
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Wind farm developer appointed Snowdonia planning chief
Jonathan Cawley, who works for wind farm developers West Coast Energy, has led attempts to build renewable energy projects around the UK which is a source of worry to conservationists and residents who oppose turbines being constructed in the National Park.
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Finalists announced for Ashden Awards
26 finalists for this year’s Ashden Awards have been announced ahead of an awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 20 June 2013.
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Mainstream Renewable Power sponsors Irish quest for Arctic Passage world first
Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power today announced its sponsorship of a rowing expedition attempting a world first through the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic this summer. Three experienced Irish adventurers and one Canadian are attempting to become the first ever people to cross the 3,000 km passage by human power alone in a single season – a feat which is only possible due to the melting ice which normally renders it impassable.
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REA dismisses NGO anti-biomass stance
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has accused a number of green campaigners of scaremongering over their opposition to biomass, according to a letter shown to the Guardian.
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£6m scheme launched for social landlords
A new £6million competition aimed at getting renewable heating kit into the homes of social tenants across Great Britain has been launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today.