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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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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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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.

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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 of the Government’s numerous recent policy interventions.

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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’s future energy mix, are undermining the sector’s appeal in the eyes of investors, according to an influential new report.

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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 energy users to assist with the move towards demand reduction and onsite renewable energy generation.