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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Strong renewable energy growth creates record job numbers
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has today released its annual statistical publication which has revealed record employment levels in 2015, but warned of the future impact ...
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Attractiveness of UK renewables sector hits all-time low
A combination of historic energy policy announcements that are now making their impact felt and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the role of renewables in the UK’...
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Dulas and Innovatec partner for high energy users
Dulas, a leading developer and renewable energy service provide,r has partnered with Italian energy efficiency business, Innovatec, to provide energy management services for high ...
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£11bn investment in UK solar driving increase in M&A activity
Solar M&A activity is on the increase following £11 billion worth of investment in UK solar projects since 2013, according to statistics collected by Clean ...
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Independent renewable generators now supply nearly 8% of UK power demand
Independent renewable generators are at the centre of Britain’s low-carbon transition and now supply 7.6% of UK power demand with more than £1 billion of clean ...
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Powervault launches new home energy storage for the smart power revolution
Powervault has this week launched its new home energy storage range equipped for the smart power revolution, a transformation of our energy system forecast to ...
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Push to keep solar thermal set to continue as consultation closes
The solar industry has pledged to continue to push to keep solar thermal as the Government’s consultation on plans to cut off all support ...
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UK’s largest solar carport at Nottingham leisure centre
Commercial solar PV developer EvoEnergy has completed the UK’s largest solar carport at a leisure centre owned by Nottingham City Council.
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East Anglia solar firms go into liquidation
Eco Juice and Absolute Renewable Energy (UK), both based in Norwich, have blamed Government solar subsidy cuts after both going into liquidation.
