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New research has shown how investing a lump sum in solar or renewable investments rather than an existing pension can deliver double-digit, ISA-like tax free returns for private investors in their retirement.
The votes are in, the waiting is over, and the shortlists for this year’s Energy Efficiency & Renewable Awards can now be revealed.
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has released the latest figures for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
By Jason Hobson, managing director at Gledhill, the cylinder specialist
In the world of commercial developments ‘future proofing’ has become the buzz word driving design innovation. For domestic dwellings, it’s a concept closely linked to sustainability; ensuring that today’s installations can be adapted to tomorrow’s needs and technologies to reduce the cost and waste implications of early replacement.
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Phil Hurley, managing director at NIBE Energy Systems
By Steve Pester, BRE
Since the launch of the domestic RHI, HETAS has seen a noticeable increase in demand for biomass training and MCS registration, reports Robert Burke
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard
The cost of electricity from solar PV panels has reached parity with grid electricity in Germany, Italy, and Spain, according to consulting firm Eclareon. There are some who think that this will be the signal for a massive surge in demand and huge market growth. It is at this point that we should take a closer look at the definition of grid parity.
Flogas Britain has launched Flogas Renewables following the acquisition of UFW
The STA has welcomed moves promised in DECC’s recent Solar Strategy to extend permitted development to all non-domestic roof-top solar PV schemes up to 1MW in size
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.
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.
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.
West Sussex-based Wagner Solar UK has relaunched as Wagner Renewables following the insolvency of parent company Wagner & Co.
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.
mfg associate Stewart Smith
West Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has advised on a 3.6MW solar park scheme near Evesham.
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.
Waxman Energy has recently introduced the new ‘Honey Module’ by brand partner Trina Solar to its product range.
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.
On the 4th July 2014, the Solar Trade Association (STA) held ‘Solar Independence Day’ across numerous solar farms around Britain.
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.
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
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.
SMA ADVANCE has launched the SMA ADVANCE Installer Program for PV installers in the UK.