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News

PV companies to approach DECC for damages

A DECC spokesman has confirmed that Green Deal for non-domestic properties will not begin as planned in October It is understood that a number of PV installation companies have approached The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to request compensation for losses incurred as a result of the illegal cuts to Feed-in tariffs last year.
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Product

Optimising results

Zigor has unveiled its new range of string solar and wind inverters – the Sunzet.
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Product

Waxing lyrical

PV supplier and distributors Waxman Energy has enlarged its portfolio with a range of all black panels.
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Product

Mastering solar

Sun Master Energiesysteme GmbH has introduced the master.system – a plug-in solar system which can be connected to existing heating systems.
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Product

Efficiency is key

CTC has announced the launch of what it says is its most efficient heat pump to date – the EcoHeat 300.
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News

Professionals achieve renewable expert status

The European Energy Centre (EEC) has announced that 224 professionals have achieved its renewable energy certificate qualifications throughEdinburghNapierUniversity.
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News

Trina Solar expands into Canada

PV manufacturer and supplier Trina Solar has today announced the opening of a new sales and business development office in Ontario, Canada.
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Product

Just the TRIC

Wagner Solar has announced the launch of the TRIC F box – a low ballast flat roof racking system which the company says is suitable for all types of industrial flat roofs.
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News

SunEdison closes 98MW of solar projects in Europe

Global solar energy services provider Sun Edison has announced the closure of deals involving almost 100MW of PV power throughout Europe during this year’s second quarter.
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Opinion

Business as usual?

View point: Rob Denman, TGC Renewables says the UK should be able to set its sights on grid parity With the news that German solar panel manufacturer Q-Cells has filed for bankruptcy, it seems European solar manufacturers are in for tough times.. Rob Denman, TGC Renewables, discusses The number of businesses that have recently shut up shop is concerning: Q-Cells, Solar Hybrid, Solon, Solar Millennium, and in the US, Solyndra.
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Opinion

Driving forces

FiTs aside, Steve Pester, BRE, looks at some of the other elements that should help boost the uptake of PV Everybody knows that since the start of the Feed-in tariff (FiT), the main driver for fitting PV has been profit – both for customers and installers. But with the on-going FiT reductions, perhaps some of the less obvious drivers will surface again:
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Opinion

Counting the cost

Inferior EPC surveys could prove costly warns James Dodd, the National EPC Company Independent provider of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and energy surveys, the National EPC Company (NEPCCo), is warning PV installation firms about the risks of obtaining inferior EPCs.
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News

Trina appoints new director

PV manufacturers and suppliers Trina Solar has appointed Mr Henry Chow to its board of directors, effective immediately.
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News

Dimplex strengthens team

Dimplex has appointed Michael Duro as product manager for solar thermal and water heating.
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Product

Designed to impress

Wagner Solar has announced the introduction of new roof brackets it says are designed specifically for the UK market.
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News

REA faces High Court action

The Renewable Energy Association is facing a High Court legal action over damaging claims it has unfairly targeted companies with a campaign of disruption.
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News

B&Q boosts renewables offering

B & Q has launched a new energy saving service designed to help customers learn more about energy efficiency.
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News

Schott Solar to reduce German presence

Reports have emerged that Schott Solar is to halt solar panel manufacturing in its native Germany. Schott’s global HQ and product development division will remain in Mainz.
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