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Conergy celebrates launch of UK “Solar on Schools” programme
Conergy, the leading global solar developer, is celebrating the launch of a unique initiative that will offer UK schools easy access to solar installations.
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Govt challenged to back UK solar following Paris agreement
Following the historic COP21 climate agreement signed in Paris over the weekend, the UK Solar Trade Association is calling on the Chancellor and the Energy Secretary to put their commitments into practice in a decision on support for solar PV in the UK.
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China’s Trina Solar pulls out of European pricing scheme
Trina Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, has announced its withdrawal from the European Union Price Undertaking (UT) and will continue to service EU customers through its overseas manufacturing facilities.
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Treasury to impose VAT increase on UK wind and solar industry
Treasury chiefs have unveiled proposals to increase the rate of VAT on solar and wind installations to fall in line with European law.
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European lawmakers extend “unfair” import tariff on Chinese solar panels
The European Commission has extended its punitive import tariffs and price controls on solar panels from China just hours before the crackdown was originally due to expire today.
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Public surge in renewables investment during COP21 summit
Abundance, the ethical investment platform, has seen a record pace of new investment during the COP21 climate talks in Paris. As world leaders debate the speed of our transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, £2.3 million has been invested directly by the British public in their latest UK based wind, biomass and solar projects; demonstrating a growing appetite for clean energy.
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Temp Technology provide ENER-G CHP for new Central Bank of Ireland HQ
The Central Bank of Ireland will use a high efficiency ENER-G Combined heat and power (CHP) system at its sustainable new Dublin headquarters, which has been awarded a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating at design stage.
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UK’s first floating solar farm starts generating energy and revenue
An 800-panel solar installation on a reservoir within Sheeplands Farm’s 300 acre argricultral property near Wargrave, Berkshire, is expected to pay for itself within six years and deliver profits of at least £620,000 over 20 years.
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Derby’s new high-tech hub powered by 200-panel PV array
The Innovation Hub at the heart of Derby’s multi-million pound Infinity Park Derby is now being powered by clean, onsite renewables thanks to a new 350m² rooftop solar system installed by EvoEnergy.
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Krannich Solar and Bosch strengthen partnership with UK inverter launch
Bosch Power Tec and specialist PV distributor Krannich Solar have strengthened their global distribution partnership, with Krannich now bringing Bosch’s new and innovative range of string inverters to the UK market.
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How to: make your office greener
Your office is about as green as a sputtering chimney. It’s got the energy efficiency of a recalled Volkswagen and the fire safety of polystyrene in a bonfire. Where others have been optimising their buildings, you’re still stuck in the industrial age. You’re the eco-equivalent of a Neanderthal, furrowing your brow at the concept of solar panels.
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Business Minister opens new offices of expanding heat pump firm
Business Minister George Freeman has opened the new offices and showroom of Finn Geotherm, the renewable heating experts based in Attleborough, Norfolk.
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Ecotricity raises £19m to fund new green energy projects across UK
Britain’s leading green energy company Ecotricity has raised £18.5 million from the third issue of its innovative ecobond concept, and will use the funds to build new green energy projects in Britain.
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International Solar Alliance launched by Government heads of India and France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande will today in Paris launch the International Solar Alliance, against the background of the critical COP21 UN climate negotiations.
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REC calls on climate summit to deliver a “sunny commitment”
Europe’s largest solar PV brand, REC, has drafted an open letter to delegates of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris to call for increased support of renewable energy as part of any planet-saving agreement.
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UK’s top business brands call on PM to support clean energy
Ten leading businesses, including Tesco, BT, and M&S, have written to David Cameron on the eve before a crucial climate summit asking for stable policies and adequate funding to support Britain’s clean energy sector.
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Industry reacts to Govt support for Renewable Heat Incentive
The renewable energy industry has given a mixed response to details of the Government’s Spending Review that included sizeable funding for the Renewable Heat Incentive.
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Anesco expands community energy portfolio
National energy efficiency solutions provider, Anesco, is working with community energy company Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) on its latest scheme, which will substantially boost community renewable energy in the Bristol region.
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Earthmill secures exclusive CHP deal
Renewable energy firm Earthmill signed a deal to become the exclusive supplier of a new state of the art power generation technology across several UK regions, as part of a significant diversification into the combined heat and power (CHP) market.
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Poll reveals over 20,000 solar jobs at risk following planned subsidy cuts
Industry chiefs have revealed more than 20,000 solar industry jobs could be lost if Government plans for extreme subsidy cuts go through.
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How renewable energies can add value to your property
It’s never easy to make a profit when selling your property, especially considering the current market. The task is ever more arduous if you’re in a hurry to sell an expensive property.
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REA issues CSR wishlist
The Renewable Energy Association has put forward its top 10 wishlist to support renewables, ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review
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Earthwise partners with PV Kits Direct
Earthwise Products has appointed PV Kits Direct as a new distributor of the SOLiC 200.
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Solar subsidies 22 times less than people think, says poll
Subsidies for solar are 22 times less than the general public perceive, according to a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Solar Trade Association.