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RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal industry, has welcomed a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times which shows strong backing for financial support for wind and tidal power.
According to Nick, improved technology in the efficiency and storage capability of the solar PV panels and the ability to benefit financially from the government’s flagship Green Deal initiative as well as the residual value in the existing Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) has prompted renewed interest by consumers.
A solution is now at hand for installers looking to offer their customers an ideal install, says Zuber Vindhani of PV self-consumption and control system provider Greenologic.
Industry reacted with disappointment today at the government’s decision to “water down” and delay the requirements for newly built homes to meet more ambitious energy standards.
Mastervolt has launched the new Soladin Web inverters with outputs of 700W, 1,000W or 1,500W for small PV installations.
Kidderminster based Eco2Solar has been appointed to install a series of solar energy systems on new homes at the Edgbaston Square development, Marlfields in Redditch and Eastern Gateway in West Bromwich.
Reza Shaybani, BPVA chairman (left) with representatives of SunSolar and Meyer Burger
Birmingham based company SunSolar Energy and Meyer Burger of Switzerland have signed an agreement for the supply of a fully automated module manufacturing line in the UK.
Vaillant is introducing the solar drainback to the commercial market.
Panasonic has released a new generation of smart controllers designed to ensure Aquarea heat pump systems deliver maximum performance.
TV’s consumer champion Nick Ross, who is the ambassador for DGCOS, has lent his support to HIES
Following in the footsteps of its sister scheme, the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS), the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) aims to promote the best levels of consumer protection in the renewable industry.
Antaris Solar has released a new versions of its standalone, off-grid PV system.
Plumb and Parts Centre has issued a new off-grid guide to make it easier for installers working in areas off the mains-gas network to find the solutions they need.
Babak Daemi, managing director of Everlasting Marketing & PR Ltd tells Renewable Energy Installer why PR will play a big part in shaping the renewable heating industry for the foreseeable future.
Alastair Mounsey, UK country manager at JA Solar, tells PV installers not to the fear the worst with the likelihood of antidumping tariffs being imposed on Chinese products from next month
Actis UK technical manager David Curtis, responds to a report about overheating concerns
The government’s decision to take on board concerns by civil engineering experts that heavily insulated homes could become dangerously overheated in summer have been welcomed by European insulation specialists.
Members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament have adopted a resolution calling for an enhanced development of microgeneration in Europe.
PV manufacturer Winaico has added a new storage system to its product portfolio.
Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV) was last night named as the winner of the Best Early Stage Investment in a Disruptive Technology Business Award at the annual UK Business Angels Association Awards and Gala Dinner, held at the London Film Museum.
Kingspan Environmental has published The Essential Products Guide, a 100-page catalogue detailing all its products and services across sustainable water and environmental management, and renewable technologies.
Segen has announced that it will be reducing the prices of all of its solar PV products to help reduce the impact today’s Feed-in Tariff rate reduction.
There’s no room for vested interests as the debate continues on the UK’s future energy mix, argues Steve Pester, BRE
Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, talks Green Deal, RHPP and solar duties
Graham Hacon – 3sun Group
Twilight saga: According to Solar Frontier, high yielding CIS thin film modules are well suited to UK weather, roofs affected by partial shading and low light conditions
Hannes Schneider, technical sales engineer at Solar Frontier Europe, examines whether CIS thin film modules may be the answer to offering high energy yields, even under challenging conditions