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It would be fair to say that the recent announcement that the full Renewable Heat Incentive is to be put back until summer 2013, did not receive a rapturous applause from the renewables industry. Hidden amid the Heat Strategy and up against the news that the Renewable Heat Premium Payment was to have a second phase, how is the industry viewing the delay? Lu Rahman reports
David Miliband has attended the unveiling of the latest biomass installation in his South Shields constituency.
The government’s recent decision to cut the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) has rocked the renewables sector and questioned the very sustainability of a booming industry, says Rupert Higgin, managing director of The Green Electrician. He takes a look at the way ahead and whether now is the time to take a more holistic view of energy management
Thomas Farquhar, Easy MCS, explains why he thinks the future is looking bright for renewables
The University of Hull has unveiled the UK’s first masters degree programme in project management for the renewables sector.
Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the change in planning regulations which means commercial PV installations under 50kWp electricity no longer require planning permission, according to Eco Environments.
Apex Energy says its new voltage optimisation (VO) unit provides up to 20 per cent savings in energy.
All four industry associations representing UK solar power join together to clarify good returns for householders
All four major trade associations representing domestic solar PV – the British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) [1], the Micropower Council (MPC) [2], the Renewable Energy Association (REA) [3] and the Solar Trade Association (STA) [4] – have joined together to set the record straight about the current status of solar power and the Feed-in Tariff. The industry is concerned that the public may be confused about solar power and the Feed-in Tariff and would like to take this opportunity to clarify the situation.
New initiatives to reduce energy use risk a lack of take up by the public due to the absence of a government-backed national communications strategy, according to a report from think tank Green Alliance and its Green Living Consortium, which includes Scottish Power, Asda, Kellogg’s, Groundwork, PepsiCo and WRAP.
The organisers of the Renewables Roadshow is launching a new range of exhibitions aimed at the energy efficiency market.
The Bicton EaRTH Environmental & Renewable Technologies Hub has been opened today by education secretary Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
Kingspan Renewables is looking to increase sales in its native Ireland and has called on the government to make the sector more financially attractive.
A new national body – The Energy Efficiency Programme for Buildings (EEPB) – has been created to provide a large network of Green Deal Providers, product and service suppliers and financiers that will represent the views of the industry on the implementation of Green Deal.
Dozens of staff members at the Department of Energy and Climate Change are avoiding paying the full rate of income tax by using a loophole in their employment contracts, according to ClickGreen.
GB-Sol says it roof-integrated mounting system already meets MCS’s new standards – MCS012 – which will become compulsory for manufacturers in 18 months time.
Renewables suppliers Waxman has teamed up with heating manufacturer Viessman to focus on distributing biomass boilers, and heat pumps from its West Yorkshire base.
The Renewable Energy Association has responded to the government’s decision reported earlier today to withdraw an Energy Bill from the Queen’s Speech.
NICEIC has collaborated with software designers GooRoo to create a new online invoicing system designed for installers.
Scottish installers Solar Electricity Systems has teamed up with home heating firm Vokera to enhance its solar thermal provision.
Evance Wind Turbines has announced that tests conducted recently on its R9000 5kw model indicate that it produces 4 per cent more electricity than previously thought.
Ofgem, the body which administers the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), has rejected 95 per cent of applications received in the last four months.
Eco2Solar is backing a Kidderminster school pupil in her bid to travel to Thailand and Cambodia to help local people living in deprived villages.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has welcomed the publication of two reports concerning the UK’s biofuels policy.
Kingspan Renewables says that its introduction of rainwater harvesting systems has come at the right time with several regions of the UK experiencing hosepipe bans.