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3D-Micromac launches new production system

Germany-based 3D-Micromac will launch what it says is the “first production equipment worldwide that can conduct the integrated series-connection of a thin-film solar module on one single platform and in one single production step.”

Opinion

Talking point

Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, struggles to choose the worst of the industry’s ineptitudes

Opinion

Q & A

Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2013? Our focus for this year is to help installers move into renewables. We plan to launch a new programme called Renewability which will support installers with discounted and free training, business development tools and rewards through our Club Energy loyalty programme. We also have a heavy focus on developing our range of intelligent controls.

News

Safety first

In its regular column this month, the MCS takes a look at solar PV installations fire safety

Product

Hard to resist

Standex-Meder Electronics has announced the launch of its KT Series of high isolation reed relays for use in PV systems and hybrid vehicles.

Opinion

CTC takes efficiency to its zenith

The CTC EcoZenith To get the best out of a heat pump you need an energy hub. CTC’s general manager Cliff Arnold tells REI.

Product

Mitsubishi launches Ecodan cylinder

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Ecodan cylinder designed to work in hybrid systems where an air source heat pump works in tandem with gas, oil or another heating technology.

News

China tariff row rumbles on

18 EU member states including the UK have voted against imposing duties on Chinese PV products, according to the STA.

News

Kensa bags second award win

Kensa Engineering’s Shoebox Heat Pump has scooped the title of ‘Product Innovation of the Year’ at the National Heat Pump Awards 2013.

Product

Cooking on gas

Remeha Commercial has launched a range of gas absorption heat pumps.

News

Mitsubishi’s Ecodan gets thumbs up at 2013 Heat Pump Awards

L to R: Will Hawkins, website editor at Heat Pumps Today; Russell Dean, heating sales manager for Mitsubishi Electric; Neil Edmunds, owner of Climate and Power Ltd, and actor and Red Dwarf star, Robert Llewellyn. Mitsubishi Electric’s Ecodan air source heat pump range has come out top in the ‘Commercial Air Source Installation of the Year’ category at the 2013 Heat Pump Awards. 

News

Ambulance service turns to solar power

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust looks set to gain more than £40,000 a year having opted for solar panels fitted by Photon Energy on five of the organisation’s control centres.

News

Worcester Awards celebrate environmental excellence

The winners of Worcester’s Environment 2020 Awards with Jeremy Hawksley, director general at OFTEC & Carl Arntzen, Worcester’s managing director (centre) Last week saw Worcester, Bosch Group host its annual Environment 2020 Awards.

News

UK votes no to anti-dumping duties

Government and industry joined forces in Brussels yesterday to make clear the UK’s opposition to anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels.

News

DECC dismiss Civitas green subsidy findings

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has hit back at a report by Civitas that is critical of the cost borne by UK householders to fund green subsidies.

News

RHPP to double

The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) is to double for homeowners, the government has announced.

News

Trina Solar donates PV to Liberian aid project

Head of Europe at Trina Solar, Ben Hill Trina Solar is providing solar panels to support a joint aid project in Liberia carried out by the charities Project for Liberia and Engineers Without Borders.

News

Gehrlicher Solar gets €85m backing

An international group of banks led by BayernLB has provided a financing framework totaling €85 million to Gehrlicher Solar AG, including €30 million for guarantees for another two years. Additional capital of €6 million was also extended by Bayern Mezzaninekapital GmbH & Co. KG for the same period.

News

SMA sheds staff in sales downturn

German inverter manufacturer SMA look set to cut as many as 1,000 posts following disappointing sales figures.

Product

Remote control

SOREL has launched apps for remote control of solar thermal controllers via smartphone and tablet.

News

ReneSola establishes UK subsidiary

Ian Glover, ReneSola UK’s new general manager ReneSola has opened a UK office to provide direct support to UK customers and has pledged to establish a long-term service network for the entire country. The PV manufacturer believes its commitment and investment in the UK market will reap rewards and allow it to improve product availability while building long-term customer relationships.