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REA and STA to go separate ways
The Renewable Energy Association and Solar Trade Association are to end their formal affiliation on 1 January 2015.
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Plumb and Parts Center reports RHI seminar success
This year, Plumb and Parts Center has been running a series of seminars around the UK in order to broaden understanding of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.
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BPVA launch ‘Powering Knowledge’
The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) and Rated Solar Installer have teamed up to launch a campaign to help install solar PV on school rooftops across the UK – Powering Knowledge.
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Rexel launch Solar Energeasy
Rexel has today launched Solar Energeasy – a programme to help installers drive increased consumer confidence in solar PV.
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Get ready for winter with a free Samil Power fleece
To celebrate the launch of the new Samil Power Solar Lake inverter, purchase the brand new Samil Power 30KW TL-PM three phase inverter from SOLFEX energy systems during October, November & December and you will receive an exclusive Samil Power branded Active Winter Fleece free of charge.
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Flow opens new £250k training centre
Flow has announced the opening of its brand new boiler training facility in Runcorn, Cheshire.
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Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards – winners revealed
The waiting is now over and REI is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards.
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NIBE expands buffer vessel range
NIBE has introduced two new, increased-capacity buffer vessels to its high-performance UKV range – specifically designed for use in large-scale commercial applications.
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NuVision and VdV celebrate first anniversary with free roof kit
Van der Valk Solar Systems and NuVision Energy are celebrating the one year anniversary of their partnership with a special promotion.
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Industry slams CfD regime
The STA and REA have spoken out against the government’s finalised budgets for Contracts for Difference (CfD).
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DECC confirms RO closure to large-scale solar
DECC has confirmed that the Renewables Obligation (RO) will close to new large-scale solar above 5MW from 01 April 2015, because of budgetary pressure.
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Amber Rudd visits IKEA solar service
Climate change minister Amber Rudd was welcomed earlier this month by IKEA’s head of sustainability Joanna Yarrow, to tour IKEA’s Southampton store and discuss IKEA’s sustainability strategy for 2020.
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Panasonic announce record low claim in Europe
Image credit: Natural Generation
Panasonic Eco Solutions has announced a new European record low claim rate of 0.00381 percent for its solar modules.
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SMA unveils Sunny Boy battery inverter
SMA Solar UK has launched the Sunny Boy Smart Energy Battery inverter.
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4eco signs international inverter partnership
4eco has confirmed an exclusive partnership with New Zealand solar inverter manufacturer, Enasolar
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Hyperion launches renewables recruitment firm
A new recruitment firm has launched with a remit to match businesses in the renewables sector with the best talent.
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Consumer Credit Solutions approves record number of loans
CCS managing partner Andy Wallace
Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) managed PV and home improvement loan approvals of £10,051,029 for the week commencing 18 August – a company record.
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Renewables industry sets key tests for government
A wide range of renewable energy trade bodies has united to launch ‘key tests’ for all political parties ahead of next year’s general election.
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EasySolar develops cloud-based PV design app
EasySolar has developed what is says is the first PV design software which uses cloud technology
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Kensa to address fuel poverty with the NHF
Chris Davis, Commercial Director for Kensa
Kensa Heat Pumps will be hosting a Workshop at this year’s National Housing Federation Annual Conference at the ICC in Birmingham (17– 19 September), aimed at addressing fuel poverty in social housing with renewable technology.
Opinion
Ground source, or air source? How do I choose?
Heat pump specialist Bob Long considers what scenarios are best for ground source and air source heat pumps
This is probably the question I am asked the most frequently and, indeed, the most difficult to answer because there are many factors to consider, and some not always obvious.
Opinion
RHI – getting the right product
Robert Burke, HETAS, discuss current progress made under the domestic RHI
Opinion
The generation game
Steve Pester, BRE, lifts the lid on the NSC’s latest exciting research collaboration with the UK MET Office
Opinion
Talking point
Zenex Solar’s managing director Liz macFarlane
Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, looks ahead to next month’s Solar Energy UK exhibition at the NEC