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Solar panel installations to slash energy bills in Brighton
Brighton Council says that installations of solar panels on 500 households could help residents cut energy bills by up to £150 and reduce CO2 emissions by 300 tonnes ...
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STA calls for 2030 solar target
The STA is calling for the government to commit to a target of 40GW of solar capacity by 2030, in a letter to Alok Sharma, Secretary ...
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New heat pump technical standard published by HWA
The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard – ‘Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps’, to ensure ...
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Signs of recovery for domestic renewable installations
The chief executive of MCS said he could see some early signs of recovery in the UK’s domestic renewable energy installation market as the ...
Opinion
Installers to play a key part in low carbon heating transition
A new report from Leeds University revealed the top ten ways to reduce our carbon footprint this month and it is no surprise to see ...
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MCS launches task force to shape RHI successor
It follows the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launching the ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation, detailing its proposals for support ...
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UK’s largest solar park given green light
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has taken the decision to approve planning permission for Cleve Hill Solar Park, which is set ...
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BEIS PAT 2020: Strong support shown for renewable energy
The Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT) survey looks into public attitudes towards Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) policies including climate change, artificial intelligence, ...
Opinion
OFTEC: What could be coming down the road?
To drive through the changes needed to reach its carbon reduction targets, the government will need to shake up the current way that things are ...
Opinion
Decarbonising heat: some positive steps but a long way to go
Dave Sowden, chairman of Ecuity Consulting and strategic advisor to Sustainable Energy Association discusses the UK’s progress in decarbonising heat.
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An installer’s guide to the Clean Heat Grant
The Government is proposing a Clean Heat Grant Scheme (CHGS) that would commence from 2022, offering upfront funding of up to £4000 for each household or business ...
Opinion
Opinion: Why the CHGS is ‘a step in the right direction’
Rory Mathews, economic analyst at Ecuity Consulting LLP discusses why the CHGS is ‘a step in the right direction’.
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NIBE launches new heat pumps
NIBE Energy Systems has launched its new S Series of heat pumps which it says improves thermal comfort and saves energy, giving homeowners the opportunity ...
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Industry welcomes Clean Heat Grant proposals
Industry bodies and renewable heating suppliers have cautiously welcomed the Government’s publication of its consultation on future support for low carbon heat.
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Cash flow and market recovery worries top MCS COVID-19 survey
Concerns about cash flow and the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have topped a survey of renewable energy installers by the MCS certification scheme.
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UK solar peak generation record broken
Clear skies and cool temperatures have helped UK solar to break the all-time peak generation record. Around 12:30 on Monday 20 April 2020, a peak of 9.68GW was ...
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Grant welcomes new Renewables Business Development Manager
Grant UK has appointed Matt Beales as its third Business Development Manager within the Renewables Sales Team to provide sales support on Grant’s extensive ...
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MCS publishes solar PV installation standard consultation
MCS has launched a one-month consultation on changes to its installation standard for solar PV systems (MIS3002).
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Renewables eclipse other power sources
New data has revealed that renewables accounted for more electricity than any other power source in Great Britain for the first quarter of 2020, as blustery ...
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Viridian Solar & Bloor Homes Renew National Supply Agreement
In an announcement that will see the solar manufacturer’s Clearline fusion roof-integrated solar system installed on all houses built by Bloor where there is ...
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Taking training online with the 2020 SolarEdge Roadshow
In a demonstration of its commitment to the UK and Irish PV markets, SolarEdge is doing everything possible to keep the lines of communication open ...
Opinion
Budget 2020: What does it mean for clean energy?
The Solar Trade Association has criticised the 2020 Budget Announcement for not going far enough to support “the transition to a low-carbon economy”.
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What does the solid fuel ban mean for renewables?
In February, the government broadcast that the sale of the most polluting fuels burned in household stoves and open fires will be phased ...
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Is hydrogen the future of home-heating?
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government invited comments on plans to reduce emissions from new homes built after 2025. The frontpage proposal is aimed ...
