Opinion
Talking point
Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, struggles to choose the worst of the industry’s ineptitudes
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Opinion
Q & A
Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2013?
Our focus for this year is to help installers move into renewables. We plan to launch a new programme called Renewability which will support installers with discounted and free training, business development tools and rewards through our Club Energy loyalty programme. We also have a heavy focus on developing our range of intelligent controls.
News
Safety first
In its regular column this month, the MCS takes a look at solar PV installations fire safety
Product
Hard to resist
Standex-Meder Electronics has announced the launch of its KT Series of high isolation reed relays for use in PV systems and hybrid vehicles.
Opinion
CTC takes efficiency to its zenith
The CTC EcoZenith
To get the best out of a heat pump you need an energy hub. CTC’s general manager Cliff Arnold tells REI.
News
Segen now stocking Renusol Solar Mounting Systems
Segen has announced a new partnership with Renusol solar mounting systems, adding a new range of Renusol solar mounting equipment to its portfolio.
News
China tariff row rumbles on
18 EU member states including the UK have voted against imposing duties on Chinese PV products, according to the STA.
News
Ambulance service turns to solar power
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust looks set to gain more than £40,000 a year having opted for solar panels fitted by Photon Energy on five of the organisation’s control centres.
News
Worcester Awards celebrate environmental excellence
The winners of Worcester’s Environment 2020 Awards with Jeremy Hawksley, director general at OFTEC & Carl Arntzen, Worcester’s managing director (centre)
Last week saw Worcester, Bosch Group host its annual Environment 2020 Awards.
News
UK votes no to anti-dumping duties
Government and industry joined forces in Brussels yesterday to make clear the UK’s opposition to anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels.
News
DECC dismiss Civitas green subsidy findings
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has hit back at a report by Civitas that is critical of the cost borne by UK householders to fund green subsidies.
News
Green Electrician wins housing association contract
The Green Electrician Group has been appointed by Wulvern, a Crewe based housing association, to install solar panels on its head office.
News
RHPP to double
The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) is to double for homeowners, the government has announced.
News
Trina Solar donates PV to Liberian aid project
Head of Europe at Trina Solar, Ben Hill
Trina Solar is providing solar panels to support a joint aid project in Liberia carried out by the charities Project for Liberia and Engineers Without Borders.
News
Gehrlicher Solar gets €85m backing
An international group of banks led by BayernLB has provided a financing framework totaling €85 million to Gehrlicher Solar AG, including €30 million for guarantees for another two years. Additional capital of €6 million was also extended by Bayern Mezzaninekapital GmbH & Co. KG for the same period.
News
SMA sheds staff in sales downturn
German inverter manufacturer SMA look set to cut as many as 1,000 posts following disappointing sales figures.
News
Ambulance service opts for solar power
Ambulances from southern England have become the first in the UK to be fitted with solar panels.
Product
Remote control
SOREL has launched apps for remote control of solar thermal controllers via smartphone and tablet.
News
ReneSola establishes UK subsidiary
Ian Glover, ReneSola UK’s new general manager
ReneSola has opened a UK office to provide direct support to UK customers and has pledged to establish a long-term service network for the entire country.
The PV manufacturer believes its commitment and investment in the UK market will reap rewards and allow it to improve product availability while building long-term customer relationships.
News
Community consultation to take place over PV farm
A community information evening to discuss a proposed 5.4MW solar farm on Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane near Wells is to be held at Croscombe Village Hall, Fayre Way, BA5 3RA on 13th May 2013.
News
Solarcentury goes for new look
Frans van den Heuvel, CEO, Solarcentury
Solarcentury is on the move from Waterloo to Clerkenwell as the London-based PV company says it continues to thrive.
Product
Hanwha Q-CELLS launch G3 modules
Germany-based Hanwha Q CELLS has announced the newest generation of its high-end modules; Q.PEAK-G3 and Q.PRO-G3.
Product
Kingspan relaunches Sol-Air
Kingspan Insulated Panels has re-launched the Sol-Air solar air heating system.
News
Ecolution adds GoodWe inverters to its range
Kent-based Ecolution Energy Services has announced that it is to add a range of inverters from GoodWe (Jiangsu) Power Supply Technology Co Ltd to its stock holding.