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Caplor launches new finance package
Caplor Energy has today announced a new finance scheme aimed at homeowners keen to install solar energy systems but without the upfront cash.
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Phono Solar embarks on 800 home project
PV manufacturer Phono Solar has today announced its participation in a project currently underway in York to fit up to 800 council houses with PV.
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NSAET launches installer pocket guides
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies has launched a range of technical guides for renewable installers to use as a reference when pricing, sizing and installing technologies.
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Renewable energy to bring £25 billion of investment into UK economy, says Davey
Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between £20 billion and £25 billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. The Banding Review for the Renewables Obligation will support jobs and deliver more clean power with a reduction in costs to consumers between 2013 and 2015, ministers said.
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Solarlec gains TrustMark status
Lancashire-based installer Solarlec has been awarded TrustMark status – the government backed consumer standard for reliable tradesman in the building industry.
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Vaillant backs renewables centre
Heating specialist Vaillant has thrown its weight behind a new venture from Dorset-based A P Chant.
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New dawn for free solar
Engensa has announced the availability of SolarLoan for UK homeowners. Initially unveiled in May, UK domestic customers are now invited to sign up to this new product and benefit from solar PV at no upfront cost.
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CoolSky goes global for growth in solar energy
CoolSky, the Newtownards-based manufacturer of solar energy controllers, has partnered with Apricus Solar in a joint venture, to market solar water heating systems in key European markets. In addition, CoolSky will provide technical support for Apricus Solar’s systems in Europe.
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Kier picks up £3 million project
Home run: Kier’s energy solutions specialists have completed a £3 million project to install PV panels to over 500 properties for Cottsway Housing Association
Kier’s energy solutions specialists have completed a £3million project to install PV panels to over 500 properties for Cottsway Housing Association.
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JPCS provides foundation to 30 acres project
The Cadland Estate solar farm team l-r Steve Helliwell Benn Teasdale and Peter Verso from JPCS and Scott Hofgartner and Adrian Pike from Anesco
Ground mounted solar PV construction specialists, JPCS, has provided the foundation for what it calls the UK’s largest ground mounted solar farms
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Turn up the sun
SolarWorld has announced the launch of the SunCharger . Three devices in one, it constitutes a power supply, replacement battery and solar charger.
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DECC launches community heating scheme
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today launched its low carbon heating scheme for communities which is now open to applications.
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Canadian Solar passes the test
Canadian Solar has announced it is one of the first PV providers to have passed two high voltage tests.
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Standalone solar
Antaris Solar has launched two new stand alone, portable PV systems.
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Heat pumps from Viessmann
Viessmann says that its heat pumps should be your first choice if your priorities are to save on heating costs in an environmentally responsible way.
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Delegates give thumbs up to PV
Derek Durham, SunConnex’s project engineer
Energy and construction experts from across Europe remain positive about the outlook for the UK solar PV market, was the message to emerge from a recent seminar organised by PV distributors SunConnex and builders merchants EH Smith.
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SOLFEX adds to portfolio
SOLFEX energy systems says that, with the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) now in full swing, it makes more sense for large solar thermal installations of > 80M² to be specified with its new GK3000 series large scale crane mounted collectors due to reduced installation times of just four hours to install over 100M².
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Something extra
SOLFEX energy systems says its customers will be able to prepare earlier for the new 2013 ERP directive regarding changes in the legislation for the usage of circulators and pumps.
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REC scoops Frost & Sullivan award
PV supplier Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has been awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar market.
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Anesco switches on New Forest array
Anesco has announced the switch on of one of the UK’s largest solar installations.
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Growth technology
Make the move: John Mussell, Power Nation, says the company has seen many PV installer move into solar thermal
With the PV market slowing down in the UK, Jon Mussell, Power Nation, explains how installers are taking a much-needed step further into renewables
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Green for go?
Andy Gribble, Plumbase. The company is launching the Ecobase initiative to help installers with the Green Deal
Andy Gribble, Plumbase managing director, asks is the British public is ready for the Green Deal?
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Invest for success?
Buying power: Tony O’Connor, BritishEco, says PV is still a good investment
With the new Feed-in Tariff rates confirmed, Tony O’Connor, BritishEco asks is PV still a good investment?
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Safety First
Steve Pester, BRE, discusses the issues surrounding DC isolators
BRE was recently sent an example of a DC isolator (switch) which had filled up a room with smoke in a few seconds. It burnt through the side of the enclosure before it could be disconnected. Luckily, in this case, the solar engineer was on hand to deal with this dangerous situation but there’s no need to spell out the potential consequences for life, property and the reputation of the solar industry from such incidents.