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SolarMax and Zenex form partnership

Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax today announced that it has partnered with Yorkshire-based  Zenex Solar.

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HETAS urges installers to cash in on RHI training vouchers

HETAS is urging installers to take advantage of new vouchers which are available to help with the cost of RHI training. With the imminent launch of the domestic RHI, the voucher scheme is designed to help installers living and working in England gain the qualifications required to become MCS certified and get involved in the installation and maintenance of domestic renewable heat technologies including solar thermal, heat pumps and biomass systems.

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Pupils explore renewables with Mitsubishi

Students from a Primary School in Rattlesden, Suffolk have been exploring renewable technology with heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric – which has been offering its Renewable Training Centre to schools wishing to study renewable energy as part of the curriculum.

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SolarMax expands UK operations

New UK distribution manager Andrew Lycett Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax has increased the size of its UK operation by adding to its sales team.

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SolarEdge sets its sights on UK growth

SolarEdge UK country manager, Daniel Huber SolarEdge Technologies is targetting increased growth in the UK during the next 12 months after establishing a firm foothold in 2013.

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NTD appeals for installers to come on board

Installers are being sought by Natural Technology Developments (NTD) which launched the first UK-designed and manufactured dual generation solar PV-T panel at London’s Ecobuild show earlier this month.

Product

Introducing the ThermaTwin

Discrete Heat has introduced ThermaTwin solar panels incorporating both solar PV and solar thermal technology.

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TGE Group powers E.ON energy centre

E.ON has appointed TGE Group to install a 250kWp roof system on its flagship energy centre.  The energy generated will be used to power 2,900 homes in the neighbouring village of Cranbrook, reducing carbon emissions by 82 tonnes a year.

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SolarMax expands UK ditribution network

Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax has expanded its distribution network in the UK with a new partnership with Alternergy.

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Great offers to be had at Practical Installer

Installers attending Ecobuild 2014 can benefit from impressive product and training offers, thanks to Plumb and Parts Center.   During the show installers can get up to £300 off an accredited renewables training course, which comes with the full Easy MCS support and mentoring package.   There’s also an exclusive Ecobuild show offer for account holders available on Center Controls, Fernox water treatment products, and selected Grundfos heating circulators and pumps – running throughout the whole of March.

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Hybrid solar panels tested in Florida

The Solar Angel hybrid panel, which generates both electricity and hot water, has proved to be over four times more energy efficient than standalone solar PV, says manufacturer Natural Technology Developments (NTD).

Opinion

RHI – Are we ready?

As we gear up for the launch of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI), Robert Burke, HETAS, asks: Is the industry is ready for it?

Opinion

Hidden dangers

Bob Long, MD Eco Innovate Ltd With the domestic RHI so close to finally becoming reality, there is a grave danger that insufficient levels of skills in the industry could expose a weak link, says heat pump specialist Bob Long

Opinion

Current affairs

By guest columnist Bill Wright, head of energy solutions, Electrical Contractors’ Association

Opinion

Fighting FiT…?

Kim Mann, Krannich Solar, discusses the latest solar PV FiT rates for 1 April onwards and how the degression mechanism has evolved from foe to friend