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SolarMax has opened new state-of-the-art, energy efficient headquarters in Biel, Switzerland.
Parent manufacturing company, Sputnik Engineering, has united three existing Swiss locations under one roof in response to increased growth. The new headquarters now has development, production, warehouse, logistics, and office space all under one roof as well as sufficient space to accommodate 500 employees.
The first REI conference, sponsored by Enphase and MCS, has confirmed its title as the place where policy makers, government figures and industry experts gather to inform and share best practice with the installer community. Taking place at the British Museum, London, the event attracted a first class line up of both speakers and attendees which included Luciana Berger, shadow climate change minister and a specially recorded video message from Greg Barker, climate change minister.
A new RIBA certified CPD (continued professional development) entitled Integrated Photovoltaics is now available from UK PV manufacturer Romag.
PV manufacturer China Sunergy has announced the completion of transactions to procure its first two solar park projects in the UK.
Householders who want to install solar panels on their roof, but don’t have the cash up front to pay for them, can now access green energy finance that enables them to not only purchase a system, but also keep all of the energy saving and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) benefits, says providers SunGift Solar.
Firebird has produced a new guide to provide full details of their extended product range. The brochure is Firebird’s first single volume, fully comprehensive guide to its extensive range of oil boilers and now also covers biomass wood burners and Enviropel wood pellet burners. It includes technical drawings, full product details and specifications.
Part of the Wymeswold site which will incorporate a 32MW solar farm
Large scale solar developer Lark Energy has secured planning permission for what it says is the UK’s largest solar farm at the site of a former World War II airfield in Leicestershire.
When the Colchester United’s chairman Robbie Cowling decided to build a new permanent training centre for the first and youth teams, he wanted his £3.5m investment to not only benefit The U’s players but the environment too.
Energy minister Ed Davey has officially unveiled the Energy Bill today in parliament.
Solarsense’s general manager Kerry Burns
New statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have revealed North Somerset as one of the greenest areas in the UK.
The ‘GreenKit’ distribution division of The Green Electrician Group has launched a range of pre-designed kits containing everything an organisation needs to begin generating solar power – including mounting frames and fixings from TRITEC UK.
The £1.3m BIPV project at London’s King’s Cross Station is the first major installation to utilise Seaward Solar’s new PV electrical tester.
Solfex energy systems, UK distribution partner for German electronics manufacturer Prozeda, has launched the new Grandis 600 HK solar thermal and multifunctional controller to the UK market.
The Solar Linear Actuator CASD-60
According to SKF, the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year.
Inverter manufacturer Sputnik says that more than 160,000 of its SolarMax S series string inverters have been installed globally in the last five years.
Digital finance company Wonga has selected Engensa as one of the 50 young, disruptive firms that are the businesses of the future.
Sundog Energy has expanded its solar advice centre for installers to include a number of other technologies alongside its PV product range.
Renewable Energy Installer brings you all the latest industry reaction to this week’s publication of the Energy Bill.
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has launched a new version of its website (www.epia.org) more highly focused on social media and member services.
Solarsense managing director Steve Barrett (centre) with the Green Energy Award and (from left) Colin Skellett, chairman of award hosts Wessex Water; Chris Hicks, Natasha Block and Hannah Spungin from Solarsense; Gilly Jones of sponsors YouGen and James Vaccaro from Triodos
North Somerset-based Solarsense has scooped the top award at the 2012 South West Green Energy Installer of the Year Award.
Canadian Solar has supplied PV modules to a pioneering project in Poland.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the winners of a £20m competition which aims to reduce the cost of carbon capture storage (CCS) technology.
Hybrid Heating’s operations director Tim Bennett
A heat pump installer is urging the government to go further in its drive to reduce consumer energy bills by promoting renewable energy.
The Solar Trade Association has called on the government to clearly outline how it is to support mid-sized PV installations.