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The French government has said it will apply a 10 percent bonus to the Feed-in Tariff for PV rooftop systems which have been made in Europe. Tariffs for other eligible systems will be raised by 5 percent.
PV manufacturer Suntech and EDP Renováveis have signed a contract for Suntech to supply 39MW of polycrystalline panels.
Ministers risk losing business and consumer confidence for the second time in a year if they fail to heed warnings over the government’s “undercooked” Green Deal, says David Hunt of Eco Environments.
Q & A
Paul Bradbury
Libra Energy UK
REI: What have you got planned for the rest of the year?
PB: An Online webshop will soon be unveiled giving customers the ability to order direct and see live stock holding. Solar Power UK in October will see the announcement of major new supplier deals further enhancing our product portfolio. Also a Libra Roadshow is planned offering training and advice to customers.
Who are you?
Harry Shepherd-Cross, co-founder and director of Ardenham Energy.
Perfect partners: Henry Dziuba, SMA, looks at the role of energy management systems and grid parity
SMA’s Henry Dziuba discusses how the development of energy management systems can helpUKhomeowners in the pursuit of grid parity
Segen is launching an extensive range of solar thermal equipment from Dimplex.
Labour leader Ed Miliband has heavily criticised the Conservative party for ‘messing up’ the renewables industry and reneging on promises made to pursue green policies whilst in opposition.
SEG Commercial, part of the Save Energy Group, says it has introduced a breakthrough in the integration of PV panel systems with the launch of its EasyRoof installation system.
A roadshow on the technology behind commercial PV systems and how to sell and market them is being organised by the UK branch of inverter manufacturer Mastervolt.
Energeno says it has designed intelligent switches which allow access to free electricity from solar PV when you’re not at home.
Conergy has signed a partnership agreement with panel distributor Waxman Energy.
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has announced that solar supplier Wind & Sun has become a Gold Partner.
Test equipment specialist Acutest has joined the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies as its latest hub and platinum member.
Motoring journalist and TV star Quentin Willson will be the star attraction at NICEIC Live North, taking place at Bolton Arena on November 1.
According to Klober, its Solar-Line range of PV and solar accessories ensures that roofs remain fully watertight and airtight around penetrations.
Following this month’s impending launch of Green Deal, renewable energy companies are already starting to offer their own fully financed solutions.
King’s Cross Railway Station’s new 280kWp solar glazing system has officially been switched on today.
A roadshow on the technology behind commercial PV systems and how to sell and market them is being organised by the UK branch of inverter manufacturer Mastervolt.
This year’s winners have been announced for The Renewables Awards. An evening’s entertainment, hosted by Gabby Logan and comedians Nina Conti & Omid Djalili at The Ricoh Arena earlier this month, culminated with sixteen categories rewarding the very best in the renewables business.
NICEIC says it has produced its most comprehensive on site guide for domestic electrical installers.
Global PV manufacturer Suntech has announced that its chief strategy officer and executive chairman, Dr Zhengrong Shi, has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia.
New heights: Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre in Sheffield, is the first installation in Europe to use Trina Solar’s new flat-roof solar PV mounting system Trinamount III
Sundog Energy’s latest PV installation at Hermes Real Estate Investment Management Limited’s (HREIML) Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre in Sheffield, is the first in Europe to use Trina Solar’s new flat-roof solar PV mounting system Trinamount III, it has been announced.
Phono Solar announces the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Enphase Energy. The companies plan to work together on the development of AC Solutions for residential and commercial solar project that simplify and reduce costs of installation and improve energy production. With this agreement, Phono Solar expects to launch more than 40MW AC Series modules in theUKand theUSAin the next two years.