Wind 11
The French government has said it will apply a 10 percent bonus to the Feed-in Tariff for PV rooftop systems which have been made in Europe. Tariffs for other eligible systems will be raised by 5 percent.
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has announced that solar supplier Wind & Sun has become a Gold Partner.
The Co-operative Bank has announced a significant increase in the number of new renewable energy projects it has funded, which in turn has led a tripling in lending to the sector.
Wind and marine trade association RenewableUK has welcomed the publication of a new government survey which indicates that public support for wind energy remains overwhelmingly high.
New figures from the National Grid show that a record-breaking amount of electricity was supplied from wind sources to the grid on Friday 14th September.
How can the push for green energy be made consistent with pulling the EU (and the UK) out of the current economic mire? That is the fundamental question at the heart of the House of Lords Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Energy EU Sub-Committee’s new inquiry, EU energy: decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, launched today.
Former energy minister Charles Hendry
Energy minister Charles Hendry has fallen victim to the government’s reshuffle today and will be replaced by Conservative MP John Hayes.
Ultima Solar has announced the launch of technology which it says will take over from traditional hot water heaters and existing solar thermal systems to deliver truly affordable hot water.
The creditors of Q-Cells have agreed to sell the struggling German PV manufacturers to South Korean firm Hanwha.
New entrant to the wind market, HS Harbon & Sons, says it has standardised on AC drives from Control Techniques for two reasons: reliability and versatility.
Dulas Ltd has acquired Scotland-based wind monitoring and equipment supplier Chillwind in order to enhance its own wind energy business.
Some of the leading companies, entrepreneurs and policy makers in the cleantech sector are among the headline speakers at nextgen. Held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on 10-11 October, the speaker programme will feature dozens of presentations and topical panel discussions in six seminar theatres at various locations across the show floor.
UK engineering firm Hutchinson Engineering has played its part in securing a green legacy for the London 2012 Olympics.
REA sends open letter to Number 10 urging clarity on renewables growth and support
Over 200 diverse organisations have signed a letter to PM David Cameron and DPM Nick Clegg asking them to ensure their government provides clear and consistent leadership on renewable energy.
News that Sainsbury’s has become Europe’s largest operator of solar PV has been greeted by Friends of the Earth.
The renewables sector has responded with mixed feelings over the government’s announced changes to the Renewables Obligation (RO) – the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s chief mechanism for supporting large scale projects.
UK electricity production from renewables increases by 33% in 2011 Electricity generation from onshore wind increased by 45% and offshore wind increased by 68% 9.4% of all UK electricity generation came from renewable sources UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels hit 36 year high
Government figures released today in the annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics show that electricity production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was up by 33% on the previous year and accounted for 9.4% of all electricity generated in the year. This increase has predominately been driven by increases in electricity generation from both onshore (up 45% to 10372GWh) and offshore wind (up 68% to 5126GWh).
Who are you?
Kevin Parslow
Andy Gribble, Plumbase. The company is launching the Ecobase initiative to help installers with the Green Deal
Andy Gribble, Plumbase managing director, asks is the British public is ready for the Green Deal?
Julian Leslie (National Grid UK), Mike O’Neill (Element Power) and Tom Cowhig (Element Power Ireland)
National Grid UK has confirmed an agreement to build a grid connection of 3,000MW, to be operational by 2018, has been made with Element Power.
4eco Ltd has designed and manufactured the ImmerSUN – designed to heat water from PV and wind systems.
Installer Natural Power Wales has completed a project to install solar thermal panels on the warden’s house at RSPB Ramsey Island in Pembrokeshire.
A Devon renewable energy installer has secured a deal to be the prime installer of medium-scale wind turbines in the south west of England, in a move that looks set to see a dramatic increase in the number of community-based wind turbines in the area.
Sky TV has installed its first ever wind turbine at its West London broadcasting studio.