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Solar steam to be focus of academic report
Renewable energy technology developed by Bourne-based Lark Energy, part of The Larkfleet Group of Companies, is to be the subject of a research paper being written by leading academics.
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Solar panel testing company is placed in administration
Property and asset consultants at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) have been instructed to carry out a sale of the assets of IPSol Energy, a Nottingham-based solar panel testing company, following the appointment of Simon Bonney and Andrew Hosking of Quantuma LLP as administrators at the beginning of September.
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Schneider Electric launches Light It Up campaign
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has 0announced that it has launched Light It Up, its programme to bring access to electricity to rural communities across the Asia Pacific region.
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SOLARWATT appoints Wind & Sun distribution partner as demand rises
SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has appointed Wind & Sun as a distributor in its expansion aimed at bringing advanced renewable-energy generation and management systems to homes across the UK.
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The introduction of the smart energy revolution
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The executive director at the National Grid, Nicola Shaw, has announced in recent weeks that new innovations within the energy industry could mean that the UK will not be subject to any blackouts due to a smart energy revolution. Traditional methods which have historically being used in the industry are completely shifting, as energy is now being produced within homes and smaller businesses, mostly with solar power, alongside the larger corporations.
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Waxman Energy introduce BYD battery packs
Waxman Energy, specialist in the design and distribution of Solar PV and battery storage systems, has introduced BYD battery packs to its growing energy storage product portfolio.
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Energy storage innovation at The Renewables Event
Leclanché, the Swiss energy storage company, will be launching an all-inclusive Battery and Inverter pack for the residential market, during The Renewables Event in NEC Birmingham on 13th and 14th September.
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Shock solar survey reveals loss of a third of UK solar jobs
A third of solar jobs have been lost in the past year and a further 30% of solar businesses expect to cut staff in the next 12 months, according to a detailed new analysis published this week by the Solar Trade Association and PwC.
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Local authorities learn from Bristol’s community energy example
Bristol City Council last month welcomed local authorities from across the UK wanting to learn how to kick-start community energy in their cities. The council’s showcase event shared tools, techniques and tips from the city’s and the country’s top community energy experts.
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Photon Energy completes biggest deal
Reading-based Photon Energy has marked the installation of its biggest order with the completion of a £1.2 million solar PV system at BSkyB’s Building 2 in Osterley, West London.
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MCS issues solar scam warning
Administrators at the MCS have reported receiving an increasing number of reports from consumers claiming to have been contacted by companies – cold calling and offering free health checks on their Solar PV installations in conjunction with MCS.
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UK’s first floating solar farm secures bank support
OST Energy (OST), a leading independent engineering consultancy, has announced its work with UK bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Europe’s leading solar energy company, Lightsource Renewable Energy, to bring Europe’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) solar project to financial close earlier this year.
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Solarcentury achieves MCS 012 certification first with BRE Global
Solarcentury has achieved a certification first under the new MCS 012 requirements for roof-integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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European installers remain in favour of EU stance on Chinese PV imports
A survey of more than 500 companies across all 28 EU member states, reveals the majority of European solar installers are in favour of extending the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties that were introduced two years ago if the EU Commission´s investigations establish that Chinese producers still violate international trade law.
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New report finds huge variations in renewable energy progress across England
Renewable power now provides 19 percent of England’s electricity – but take up varies hugely across the country – according to a new publication “Renewable energy: A local progress report for England”. The report, by renewable experts Regen SW, is the most detailed analysis to date of the progress of renewable energy in England.
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City stadium joins Bristol’s solar revolution
Bristol Sport’s Ashton Gate Stadium is the latest Bristol-based business to join forces with Bristol City Council to get more renewable energy into the city. Solar PV panels designed to reduce the stadium’s carbon emissions by 20% have been installed as part of the ground’s major refurbishment.
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Shock solar survey reveals loss of a third of UK solar jobs
A third of solar jobs have been lost in the past year and a further 30% of solar businesses expect to cut staff in the next 12 months, according to a detailed new analysis published this week by the Solar Trade Association and PwC.
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New MCS-approved Big Magic Thermodynamic Box
Award-winning Magic Thermodynamic Box company have announced their new range of MCS-approved solar assisted heat pumps – The Big Magic Thermodynamic Box.
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Solar generates 50% more than coal in record-breaking month
The UK solar industry hit another huge milestone in May, generating more power than coal for the first time over a full calendar month.
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Scotland’s new Energy Minister gives first address to renewables sector
Scotland’s new Energy Minister has given his first address to the country’s renewable energy industry this week.
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Nissan switches on solar farm to power UK car production
Nissan has switched on a new solar farm at its biggest manufacturing site in Europe, the latest landmark in the company’s journey towards Intelligent Mobility.
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UK’s first council solar bonds creates blueprint for local authority energy projects
The UK’s first ever council solar bonds, issued by Abundance and Swindon Borough Council, have sold out a month early, setting a benchmark in innovation for local authorities to fund renewable energy and other infrastructure projects and boost the green economy.
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Demand for renewables engineers on the rise in Middle East
Professional services consultancy Procorre has reported a significant increase in the number of renewable energy contractor roles in the Middle East during the first quarter of 2016, with engineers particularly in demand.
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UK ranks high in global renewables table despite subsidy cuts
The UK has been ranked the country with the fourth highest investment in renewable energy, despite a series of significant cuts to green subsidies over the past year, according to the findings of a new analysis report.