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REAL scheme faces fresh criticisms
The administrators of the Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd scheme (REAL) have been using an investigative journalist to carry out company audits and compliance checks on its behalf, according to ClickGreen.
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SGS Trade open new warehouse
SGS Trade’s managing director Gabriel Wondrausch at the company’s new 10,000 sq ft distribution centre
Renewable energy product distributors SGS Trade has opened a 10,000 sq ft warehouse in Exeter from which it will distribute more than 10MWp of equipment per year.
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Solfex launches online warranty registration
Solfex has launched a new online warranty registration system for its solar thermal systems and collectors.
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The TRITEC TRI-CELL
It is now possible to use generated solar energy even when the sun isn’t shining, says TRITEC following with the launch of TRI-CELL, a storage system for solar power.
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Commercial SolarLoans now available from Engensa
Only weeks after being made available to domestic customers, Engensa has now extended its SolarLoan to UK businesses.
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Suntech appoints new CEO
Suntech’s new ceo David King
International PV manufacturer Suntech has announced the appointment of David King as its chief executive officer. Dr Zhengrong Shi will serve as executive chairman of the board and chief strategy officer.
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Shoreheat and Plumbase join forces
Aidan Ogle, Sparesbase business development director
Solar and heating parts stockists Shoreheat has announced its integration with Plumbase. Shoreheat’s 19 branches and distribution centre will be rebranded Sparesbase as part of the initiative which will receive investment from its parent company.
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LG modules take top spot
LG has announced the results of stress tests conducted on its modules.
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Solfex installer program gathers pace
Solfex says its Installer Partner Program has begun to gather pace with no shortage of applicants.
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SunConnex partners with REC
PV distributer and project developer SunConnex has announced its platinum partnership with REC.
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Unions, associations, investors, NGOs and British businesses call on Cameron and Clegg to join-up departments and accelerate UK’s renewables programme
REA sends open letter to Number 10 urging clarity on renewables growth and support
Over 200 diverse organisations have signed a letter to PM David Cameron and DPM Nick Clegg asking them to ensure their government provides clear and consistent leadership on renewable energy.
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PV project kick started in Bristol
BASIC members help install panels at a home in Lockleaze, Bristol
The Bristol Area Solar Installers Co-operative (BASIC) has installed its first panels on a scheme in Bristol.
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Sainsbury’s becomes a greener grocer
News that Sainsbury’s has become Europe’s largest operator of solar PV has been greeted by Friends of the Earth.
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Solarpraxis brings quality standards
Knowledge provider and conference organiser Solarpraxis is to hold an event promoting quality standards in solar PV.
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SolarTech goes back to school
SolarTech has announced the design and installation of PV systems for 17 schools in Shropshire in an initiative designed to generate upto 600,000 kWh of electricity per year.
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Octopus reaffirms commitment to renewables
Octopus Investments has pledged its commitment to the UK renewable energy market despite today’s decrease in the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV.
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Maximising efficiency
TRITEC has launched its latest battery storage system for solar power – the TRI-CELL.
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Industry unfazed by tariff reduction
Today’s reduction in the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for PV should not detract from the bigger picture, say members of the industry.
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Solar investment a no brainer, says STA
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has calculated returns of 9.8 percent for domestic customers under the new 16p Feed-in Tariff rate which kicks in tomorrow (1st August).
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Speed and safety sealed
With solar power technology on the increase, Geberit has introduced a new colour-coded seal ring to its Mapress press-fitting system for solar and industrial installations.
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SolarWorld praises EU price dumping complaint
Global PV manufacturer SolarWorld has welcomed the European manufacturer initiative’s decision to file a formal complaint with the European Commission against alleged illegal price dumping of modules by Chinese solar companies.
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Eco2Solar celebrates SME award
Paul Hutchens, managing director of Eco2Solar, Jeff Baker, business development manager from The Construction Training Centre and Ryan Mee, sales and operations director of Eco2Solar
Kidderminster-based Eco2Solar is celebrating after scooping an accolade at this year’s West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards 2012.
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Mixed feelings over ROCs banding review
The renewables sector has responded with mixed feelings over the government’s announced changes to the Renewables Obligation (RO) – the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s chief mechanism for supporting large scale projects.