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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 to expire today.
Opinion
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 speed of our transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, £2.3 million has been invested directly by the British public in their latest UK based wind, biomass and solar projects; demonstrating a growing appetite for clean energy.
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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 years and deliver profits of at least £620,000 over 20 years.
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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 new 350m² rooftop solar system installed by EvoEnergy.
Product
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 of string inverters to the UK market.
Product
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 polystyrene in a bonfire. Where others have been optimising their buildings, you’re still stuck in the industrial age. You’re the eco-equivalent of a Neanderthal, furrowing your brow at the concept of solar panels.
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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 critical COP21 UN climate negotiations.
News
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 increased support of renewable energy as part of any planet-saving agreement.
News
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 stable policies and adequate funding to support Britain’s clean energy sector.
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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 Incentive.
Product
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 renewable energy in the Bristol region.
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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.
Product
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’re in a hurry to sell an expensive property.
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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
News
Earthwise partners with PV Kits Direct
Earthwise Products has appointed PV Kits Direct as a new distributor of the SOLiC 200.
News
Solar subsidies 22 times less than people think, says poll
Subsidies for solar are 22 times less than the general public perceive, according to a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Solar Trade Association.
Product
Rexel partners with Nedap
Rexel Energy Solutions has announced a partnership with Nedap to distribute its retrofit power diversion device.
News
Industry slams Rudd’s energy ‘reset’ speech
Energy secretary Amber Rudd has been condemned by the renewables sector for an over-reliance on fossil fuels in her plans for the UK’s future energy mix.
News
Indian prime minister signs £2bn solar deal
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has signed £10bn worth of trade deals on his recent UK visit, including £2bn of investment in India by Lightsource Renewable Energy.
Product
Viessmann breaks the ice
Viessmann has collaborated with HUF HAUS to equip a UK household with its first ice store system, which recovers energy from renewable sources to heat domestic hot water.
Product
Globaltherm maximise power production
Globaltherm has added that latest addition to its range of heat transfer products – Omnistore MS-550.
Opinion
Q&A: GoodWe UK
REI: What have you got planned for 2016?
RS: We are very excited about next year; the Year of Energy Storage as we like to refer to 2016 within the business. GoodWe has recently announced a strategic partnership with BYD, one of the world’s largest suppliers of rechargeable batteries. This, in conjunction with our retrofit inverter unit GW2500, will transform the domestic market in the UK. In layman’s terms, it means that every single one of the 600,000 houses in the UK that has solar panels can store the energy they generate in a cost-effective way and without having to replace their existing inverters.
Opinion
Pollard’s Patter
It’s been difficult to detect a note of optimism in the world of renewables after the recent and anticipated announcements. There will certainly be some challenging times ahead. However, I was fascinated to read some comments made by representatives of the National Grid which were published recently. One of the statements which caught my eye stated that ‘…energy from the Sun was expected to be one of the most cost-effective ways to power homes within 18 months.’