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New data has revealed that renewables accounted for more electricity than any other power source in Great Britain for the first quarter of 2020, as blustery winds spurred renewables generation to 45% of the entire electricity mix.
In an announcement that will see the solar manufacturer’s Clearline fusion roof-integrated solar system installed on all houses built by Bloor where there is a requirement for solar PV. Viridian Solar and Bloor Homes confirm the extension of their National Supply Agreement.
In a demonstration of its commitment to the UK and Irish PV markets, SolarEdge is doing everything possible to keep the lines of communication open and to provide PV installers with the tools to boost their businesses during and following the current challenges. To achieve this the company has announced the launch of an extensive series of LIVE webinars and online training sessions that started on Monday, March 30th. In addition to offering one-on-one sessions on sales techniques and its Designer tool SolarEdge will also be hosting a series of “Expert Corner” sessions for general feedback and Q&As.
The Solar Trade Association has criticised the 2020 Budget Announcement for not going far enough to support “the transition to a low-carbon economy”.
Futurebuild 2020 (March 3-5, ExCel London) drew to a close with a powerful call to action for the renewables and allied sectors to work more closely together to fight climate change.
Newcastle-based energy contractor, Engenera Renewables Limited, has been awarded the Regional Installation Contractor of the Year Award 2020.
In the past decade, renewable energy has undergone a considerable shift within the UK. Having once been a virtual non-entity, it now provides power for up to 40% of our national electricity supply.
The Solar Trade Organisation has welcomed the introduction of the Smart Export Guarantee as a much-needed boost to the domestic solar PV market.
From Monday 24 February, a change to categories on the MCS Installation Database (MID) will go live affecting the way that Solar Keymark products are displayed and selected, and the way that Installer certification is shown.
Global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor BayWa r.e. is currently constructing its largest ever floating solar farm. Once complete, the 27.4MWp Bomhofsplas solar farm will be the world’s largest floating PV installation outside of China.
ValkPro+ mounting system for solar panels on flat roofs has been approved for use on roofs fitted with ROCKWOOL insulation materials: Caproxx Energy, Tauroxx, Rhinoxx, Rhinoxx D and Rhinoxx Afschot (cut to-fall).
The next phase of a pioneering scheme to turn hard-to-heat council houses in Nottingham into ultra-low energy homes got underway today.
Lightsource BP today confirmed that it is to begin construction of a 4.9MWp solar installation for leading brick manufacturer, Ibstock Brick.
A research group at the University of Sheffield has developed a solar forecasting service, helping to increase the efficiency of the electricity system and reduce energy costs.
The climate is changing in many ways, with global warming being a particular concern for scientists, NES recruits renewable energy specialists across the world. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), greenhouse gases are largely responsible for the warming of the planet, which explains why renewable energy has become such a topic of importance in recent years.
Researchers from The University of Manchester are using polystyrene particles rather than expensive polymers to make the next generation of solar cells, which are used to make solar panels, more stable and even cheaper.
SOLARWATT, the leading German manufacturer of photovoltaic systems, has appointed 12 new UK installation partners to serve booming demand for its industry-leading MyReserve battery storage systems for home and business.
Anesco, the UK’s leading provider of utility-scale energy storage solutions, has welcomed government plans for a more flexible energy system and the news that the Government is to invest £246m in the advancement of battery storage technology.
The General Election needs to be a catalyst for the Government to bring some much needed stability to the renewables sector, the executive chairman of Anesco has said.
CCL Energy Group, one of the UK’s largest distributors of renewable energy systems, has acquired Firefly Solar Generators in a move which will increase group turnover to almost £30 million and pave the way for major expansion.
Investment in renewable energy rose from £3.1 billion to a record £6.6 billion in 2016, according to data gathered for UK law firm TLT’s Renewable Energy Finance report with industry analysts Clean Energy Pipeline (CEP).
Council chiefs are relying on drone technology to bring down the cost of solar PV maintenance on buildings around the city of Leeds.
Dulas, a leading renewable energy developer, has completed the installation of a 9kWp rooftop solar array atop the high-rise Alderman’s House in central London. The project adds to Dulas’ strong presence in the new build sector, as well as demonstrating its ability to deliver bespoke array installations.
Newly acquired Renusol has launched its optimised FS10-EW system for mounting photovoltaic systems on flat roofs without penetration. Thanks to the innovative screw connection and the lightweight but high-tensile design, modules with a 10° inclination with an east/west orientation can be easily installed on any flat roof.