Solar 23

Opinion

Q&A – Paul McCullagh, UrbanWind

Paul McCullagh, chief executive of UrbanWind REI: What have you got planned for 2015? PM: 2015 is set to be a watershed year for us, with an unprecedented level of development projects confirmed or in the pipeline. We have already this year commenced work on three fully funded turbines, and have a major series of funded projects planned for throughout the year. The first quarter of 2015 alone is already looking to be our busiest and most exciting quarter to date.

Opinion

Talking point

Zenex Solar’s managing director Liz macFarlane Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, contemplates TV stardom and the frenetic pace of the solar sector

Opinion

Smart Solar at the NSC

Steve Pester, BRE, gives the lowdown on recent events at BRE’S National Solar Centre

News

2GW of renewables succeed in first CfD auction

Contracts worth £315m have been offered to 27 renewable electricity projects under the government’s first allocation round of Contracts for Difference (CfD).

News

EEC offers course discount to REI readers

As a CPD Activity Partner of the EnergyCPD Membership Programme, the European Energy Centre if offering REI readers a 10% discount offer on EEC courses held in March.

Opinion

Current affairs

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

Opinion

Two minutes with The STA

Who are you? Paul Barwell, CEO of the Solar Trade Association

Opinion

Talking point

Liz MacFarlane explains why things are all change for Zenex Solar

Opinion

Spring watch

MCS would like to take this opportunity to remind installers and manufacturers of the updated standards published in November 2014, and potential changes to the eligibility rules for the domestic RHI.

News

Polygrid launch Philippines fundraising appeal

An organisation which helps NGOs in the developing world benefit from renewable energy has launched a fundraising appeal to bring solar power to a Philippino school.

News

SolarAid sells 1.5m solar lights

As the UN International Year of Light is launched, UK-based charity SolarAid announces that its social enterprise has sold 1.5 million solar lights.

News

125,000 homes went solar in 2014

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published its latest statistics on small-scale solar PV installations , showing that over 125,000 homes put solar on their roof last year.

News

SEUK hits the road

Solar Energy UK Installer Roadshow is a series of half day seminars designed to provide an accessible, educational opportunity for SME and commercial installers to learn more about all the latest trade essentials for running a successful solar business in the upcoming year.

News

MPs urged to back zero carbon homes

The Solar Trade Association, WWF and the Renewable Energy Association, with support from Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, are urging MPs to back amendments to the Infrastructure Bill today to restore the government’s Zero Carbon Homes standards to levels recommended by its own advisers.

News

LG Solar partners with Greentech

LG Solar is now selling modules through the Greentech branches of Edmundson Electrical and Electric Center.

Product

Daikin UK adds to drainback solar solution

Daikin has a new addition to its renewable range with a next generation hot water thermal store, providing optional drainback solar to the company’s Altherma air-to-water heat pumps.

Product

Trina Solar launch Honey Plus modules

Trina Solar has announced the launch of two new high efficiency modules – the Honey Plus and the Honey M Plus, offering average outputs of 275W and 285W.

News

Voltec signs partnership with Greentrader24

Markus Schaefer, Voltec Solar Voltec Solar has expanded its presence in the UK by signing a partnership agreement with distributor Greentrader24.