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Wolseley UK unveils green data centre
Wolseley UK has announced the launch of a new award-winning data centre, built on its head office site at Leamington Spa.
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University invests in solar to generate extra revenue
Northumbria University has taken significant steps to increase its use of solar energy to help reduce its carbon emissions.
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Solar should add value to your home, but more research is needed
Do rooftop solar panels add value to your home in the same way as a kitchen refurb or new bathroom? Logically they should, due to ...
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National Trust installs “modern art” solar panels at world famous garden
An array of 175 solar panels is now providing energy for the Pavilion café at the internationally-renowned Bodnant Garden in the Conwy Valley.
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RES reveals its first UK solar PV energy storage project
Leading company Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has this week announced its first UK contract to build and support a battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Conergy celebrates launch of UK “Solar on Schools” programme
Conergy, the leading global solar developer, is celebrating the launch of a unique initiative that will offer UK schools easy access to solar installations.
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Govt challenged to back UK solar following Paris agreement
Following the historic COP21 climate agreement signed in Paris over the weekend, the UK Solar Trade Association is calling on the Chancellor and the Energy ...
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China’s Trina Solar pulls out of European pricing scheme
Trina Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and services, has announced its withdrawal from the European Union Price Undertaking (UT) and will continue ...
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Treasury to impose VAT increase on UK wind and solar industry
Treasury chiefs have unveiled proposals to increase the rate of VAT on solar and wind installations to fall in line with European law.
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European lawmakers extend “unfair” import tariff on Chinese solar panels
The European Commission has extended its punitive import tariffs and price controls on solar panels from China just hours before the crackdown was originally due ...
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Public surge in renewables investment during COP21 summit
Abundance, the ethical investment platform, has seen a record pace of new investment during the COP21 climate talks in Paris. As world leaders debate the ...
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UK’s first floating solar farm starts generating energy and revenue
An 800-panel solar installation on a reservoir within Sheeplands Farm’s 300 acre argricultral property near Wargrave, Berkshire, is expected to pay for itself within six ...
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Derby’s new high-tech hub powered by 200-panel PV array
The Innovation Hub at the heart of Derby’s multi-million pound Infinity Park Derby is now being powered by clean, onsite renewables thanks to a ...
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Krannich Solar and Bosch strengthen partnership with UK inverter launch
Bosch Power Tec and specialist PV distributor Krannich Solar have strengthened their global distribution partnership, with Krannich now bringing Bosch’s new and innovative range ...
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How to: make your office greener
Your office is about as green as a sputtering chimney. It’s got the energy efficiency of a recalled Volkswagen and the fire safety of ...
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International Solar Alliance launched by Government heads of India and France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande will today in Paris launch the International Solar Alliance, against the background of the ...
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REC calls on climate summit to deliver a “sunny commitment”
Europe’s largest solar PV brand, REC, has drafted an open letter to delegates of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris to call for ...
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UK’s top business brands call on PM to support clean energy
Ten leading businesses, including Tesco, BT, and M&S, have written to David Cameron on the eve before a crucial climate summit asking for ...
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Industry reacts to Govt support for Renewable Heat Incentive
The renewable energy industry has given a mixed response to details of the Government’s Spending Review that included sizeable funding for the Renewable Heat ...
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Anesco expands community energy portfolio
National energy efficiency solutions provider, Anesco, is working with community energy company Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) on its latest scheme, which will substantially boost community ...
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Poll reveals over 20,000 solar jobs at risk following planned subsidy cuts
Industry chiefs have revealed more than 20,000 solar industry jobs could be lost if Government plans for extreme subsidy cuts go through.
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How renewable energies can add value to your property
It’s never easy to make a profit when selling your property, especially considering the current market. The task is ever more arduous if you’...
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REA issues CSR wishlist
The Renewable Energy Association has put forward its top 10 wishlist to support renewables, ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review
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Earthwise partners with PV Kits Direct
Earthwise Products has appointed PV Kits Direct as a new distributor of the SOLiC 200.
