Product
Globus Homes aims to make plumbers’ lives easier
Globus Homes is a new company set up to supply the products needed for the installation of central heating management systems, thermodynamic systems or new boiler installations.
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News
Industry slams CfD funding decision
The CfD scheme is set to replace the Renewables Obligation as the chief support mechanism for large-scale renewable energy projects and will involve a bidding process for rounds of funding.
News
YouGen to host live RHI Q&A session
Renewable energy consumer website YouGen.co.uk will be hosting a live online Q&A session with representatives from DECC from 2-3pm on Monday 28 July.
News
Business as usual for Wagner Renewables
West Sussex-based Wagner Solar UK has relaunched as Wagner Renewables following the insolvency of parent company Wagner & Co.
News
Flogas to host free installer information days
Leicester-based Flogas Renewables is inviting solar PV installers from across the UK to attend a series of information days, looking at the future trends of the industry and the innovative products helping to shape the market.
News
mfg advises on 3.6MW PV farm
mfg associate Stewart Smith
West Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has advised on a 3.6MW solar park scheme near Evesham.
News
All Black Sevens team promotes Libra PV modules
In preparation of the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow, the New Zealand All Black Sevens rugby team is training in Castricum at the grounds of The Castricum Rugby Club, The Netherlands.
Product
Waxman stocks Honey Module
Waxman Energy has recently introduced the new ‘Honey Module’ by brand partner Trina Solar to its product range.
Product
Solfex adds LG and Panasonic modules to portfolio
Solfex is now stocking the MonoX full black 260 & 270wp power classes & the 280wp Mono modules. The 300wp MonoX Neon will also be available from September.
News
BELECTRIC UK celebrate Solar Independence day
On the 4th July 2014, the Solar Trade Association (STA) held ‘Solar Independence Day’ across numerous solar farms around Britain.
News
UK businesses urge Cameron to back solar
A coalition of over 150 businesses from the solar industry have come together to warn David Cameron of the threat posed to Britain’s thriving solar industry.
News
Independence Day for solar
On Friday 04 July solar farms up and down the country opened their doors to the public to show the public what they can do to support farmers and wildlife
News
Worcester rewards environmental excellence
Last week saw Worcester, Bosch Group host its annual Environmental 2020 Awards, where it recognised those who have made an outstanding commitment to tackling climate change through the use of high-efficiency heating technologies.
News
SMA Solar UK launches SMA ADVANCE Installer Program
SMA ADVANCE has launched the SMA ADVANCE Installer Program for PV installers in the UK.
News
Bernard Matthews announce biomass roll out
179 biomass boilers will be installed across 21 of Bernard Matthews’ turkey farms in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire.
News
RO review ‘justified’, says H2ecO
Subsidies paid to UK solar farms are soon to be under review. Director of Dorset-based Company H2ecO, Mike Stephenson explains what this could mean for the future of solar energy supply
News
Zero carbon hub receives support from West of England Growth Fund
Solarsense have been awarded a grant of £59,000 from the West of England Growth Fund to support the development of a Zero Carbon Hub and Training Centre.
News
REA tells EU leaders to set national renewables targets
The REA is calling on prime minister David Cameron and fellow EU leaders to acknowledge the role of national 2030 renewable energy targets for improving energy security.
News
UK PV generation rises 77 percent in 12 months
New government figures published this week have revealed that compared to this time last year solar generation is up 77 percent.
News
STA members gear up for Solar Independence Day
Several members of the Solar Trade Association will open up their solar farms to visitors from local homes, schools, businesses and community groups across England and Wales on 4th July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day.
News
Daikin secures MCS 012 accreditation for solar thermal systems
Kamlesh Vadukul, product specialist, solar thermal, at Daikin UK
Daikin UK’s solar thermal range has become one of the first in the UK to pass the new MCS Standard MCS for pitched roof installation kits.
Opinion
Current affairs
By Bill Wright, head of energy solutions at The Electrical Contractor’s Association
After an initial burst the domestic RHI got off to a slow start with less than 160 accreditations in the first two weeks, most of these being legacy applications. It will take time for new systems to be installed and accredited but I have heard of an increase of interest from potential clients. OFGEM are well prepared for this scheme using the experience gained from the non domestic RHI.
Opinion
Q&A – Hydratech
Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2014?
To continue developing the excellent relationships and associations Hydratech has built with companies operating, installing and maintaining renewable energy systems. We are the only UK based formulator specialising in the manufacture of inhibited heat transfer fluids and will continue to invest heavily in R&D to expand our innovative product range. Most recently, Biotherm was launched to provide long lasting protection for biomass heating systems and we look forward to seeing the market warm up as individuals take advantage of the domestic RHI.
Opinion
Two minutes with 4Eco
Who are you?
Jodi Huggett, business development director at 4Eco