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Don’t wait for net zero to invest in renewables
‘Don’t wait for net zero to invest in renewables,’ is GTEC’s Griff Thomas’ advice following the Spring Statement announcement.
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Industry ‘sigh of relief’ as government cuts VAT to 0% on renewables
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief following the government announcement to cut VAT on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to 0%.
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AceOn and Rebel Energy team up to deliver affordable energy
A ground-breaking new partnership between AceOn and Rebel Energy has been launched to deliver lower bills for social and affordable housing tenants.
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SunGift Solar partners with Plymouth for carbon neutral status in record time
SunGift Solar joins forces with Plymouth city council to make the city carbon neutral by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the government’s target
Opinion
‘Small-scale wind’ and its potential to transform the net zero agenda
What part does small scale wind play in net zero? Crossflow CEO, Martin Barnes, shares his thoughts and asks what kind of practical approaches can best reduce organisational carbon footprints.
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IBC SOLAR celebrates its 40th anniversary and shares insights from solar installer survey
IBC SOLAR celebrates 40th anniversary and shares insights from solar installer survey.
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Bluesky aerial photography boosts solar energy output
Aerial mapping company Bluesky is helping to roll out integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across housing stock in Derby.
Opinion
Energy storage – the key to net zero
Energy storage - why investing in energy storage at the same time as renewable products such as solar or air source heat pumps holds the key to net zero emissions. Carlton Cummins, co-founder and chief technical officer at clean technology firm Aceleron explains the benefits.
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Litecast chooses solar PV to become carbon neutral first
Litecast has embraced the value of solar technology to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral construction supply company.
Special Report
Making the switch – the value of solar property
The Value of Solar Property is a groundbreaking report that looks at the financial benefits of residential rooftop solar systems.
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Heat pump projects supported by £250m HNIP funding
Following the publication of the Heat and Buildings Strategy, funding has been allocated to a series of low carbon heat network projects.
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‘Public support for solar farms is solid’ report reveals
A recently released report by Solar Energy UK and Copper Consultancy, reveals a high level of public support for solar farms despite claims that residents are in opposition.
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Berlin Olympic stadium to generate solar power from its own roof
A landmark solar PV project to drive energy transition and climate security is being launched in Berlin and beyond. The project is being undertaken in cooperation by partners KOCO Energy, Polarstern and Solarwatt.
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GoodWe to showcase solar battery future
GoodWe will showcase how solar microgeneration and storage represents the future of domestic power at Futurebuild 2022 in London next month.
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Solar plus battery technology cuts reliance on electricity grid
The UK’s over-reliance on the electricity grid, vividly exposed by recent extreme weather events, highlights the need for alternative energy sources such as solar.
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Confidence in solar footprint soars with GoodWe UK expansion
In a move revealing increasing industry confidence in the growth of solar solutions, GoodWe is ramping up activity in the UK with new products for 2022 and a strengthened team.
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Top tips for solar installation troubleshooting
An increase in demand for high-precision handheld devices, capable of measuring photovoltaic (PV) systems, is developing in the UK, resulting in a need for technicians who know how to troubleshoot PV systems efficiently and effectively.
Opinion
Size matters – even for PV roof systems!
The photovoltaic market is growing. In Europe alone, the cumulative installed PV capacity amounted to 151.7 GW by the end of 2020. And the trend continues. By 2024, the SolarPower Europe association expects an installed capacity of 253 gigawatts.
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BayWa r.e. to build UK’s largest solar farm in 2023
BayWe r.e is set to begin construction of the UK’s largest solar farm, which will deliver 52 GWh/year of clean renewable electricity - enough electricity to power the equivalent annual needs of around 15,000 family homes.
Opinion
Moving over to EV – what do we need to do?
Griff Thomas, managing director of GTEC, looks at the growing EV charging market and its potential to contribute to net zero 2050,
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AceOn goes green with solar panels
AceOn, a West Midlands renewable energy and battery company, is demonstrating its own commitment to helping the environment with a £20,000 investment in solar panels
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Caplor Energy and Wynnstay – greener future for farmers
rces with Wynnstay as their recommended partner for renewable energy advice and installations for their agricultural customers across England and Wales.
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Solar energy business in £4.8m funding boost
Solar energy provider, Custom Solar, has secured a £4.8m funding boost from Virgin Money to accelerate its plans for growth.
Opinion
What does COP26 mean to installers?
Pol Spronck, managing director of Solarwatt Technologies Ltd., reflects on the opportunities afforded by COP26 to installers.