Opinion
It’s show time
Steve Pester, BRE, reminds readers why Solar Energy UK is worth a visit at the NEC from October 13-15
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News
Edmundson Electrical partner with Sharp Solar
Edmundson Electrical Greentech has been appointed the sole distributor in the UK for Sharp Solar’s PV modules.
News
EEC offers course discount to REI readers
As a CPD Activity Partner of the EnergyCPD Membership Programme, the European Energy Centre if offering REI readers a 10% discount offer on EEC courses held in March.
Opinion
Life on earth
Steve Pester, BRE National Solar Centre, turns his attention to proposed technical changes to guidance for PV earth connections
Opinion
Pictures at an exhibition
Steve Pester, BRE, reflects on the main themes to emerge from last month’s Solar Energy UK show in Birmingham
News
BPVA launch ‘Powering Knowledge’
The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) and Rated Solar Installer have teamed up to launch a campaign to help install solar PV on school rooftops across the UK – Powering Knowledge.
News
Get ready for winter with a free Samil Power fleece
To celebrate the launch of the new Samil Power Solar Lake inverter, purchase the brand new Samil Power 30KW TL-PM three phase inverter from SOLFEX energy systems during October, November & December and you will receive an exclusive Samil Power branded Active Winter Fleece free of charge.
News
Renewables industry sets key tests for government
A wide range of renewable energy trade bodies has united to launch ‘key tests’ for all political parties ahead of next year’s general election.
Opinion
The generation game
Steve Pester, BRE, lifts the lid on the NSC’s latest exciting research collaboration with the UK MET Office
Opinion
Q&A – Solfex
Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2014?
We intend to grow our online sales activities for most of our product groups, and with the launch of our new photovoltaic kit builder this month, customers will be able to design a PV system in six simple clicks of a button, the inverter size and mountings will automatically be matched according to the installation requirements and then the system can be ordered on the customer’s account for next day delivery.
News
UK PV generation rises 77 percent in 12 months
New government figures published this week have revealed that compared to this time last year solar generation is up 77 percent.
News
Pupils explore renewables with Mitsubishi
Students from a Primary School in Rattlesden, Suffolk have been exploring renewable technology with heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric – which has been offering its Renewable Training Centre to schools wishing to study renewable energy as part of the curriculum.
Opinion
Centre of excellence
The consolidation of the PV industry means that professional training continues to be highly sought after by clients and renewable energy companies alike, with both established professionals and new entrants looking to take advantage of the potential that PV offers, reports the European Energy Centre
News
Government urged to commit to RHI launch date
Steve Knight, Navitron’s commercial director
Navitron is calling for the government to end uncertainty in the solar thermal industry and make a New Year resolution to commit to a Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launch date.
News
Solfex signs SolarEdge distribution partnership
Solfex Energy Systems, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has announced a new supply partnership with SolarEdge Technologies to distribute its range of power optimisers, inverters and monitoring solutions.
News
Oxford PV’s ceo joins Greg Barker on Saudi trip
Kevin Arthur, co-founder and ceo of Oxford Photovoltaics, is currently joining climate change minister Greg Barker in a solar trade mission to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is occurring today and tomorrow (11-12 November).
Product
Encraft unveils online PV tool
Encraft’s Web Applications team announces the launch of a new MCS compliant Solar PV tool within its online Gateway.
News
Daikin UK supports up-skilling scheme for unemployed
Daikin UK has welcomed a new Jobcentre Plus scheme to help unemployed installers back into work. The programme, designed in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, is designed to provide out of work plumbers, heating engineers and electricians with an opportunity to learn new ‘green’ skills. This should make them more employable in a job market open increasingly to those trained in renewable energy systems.
Product
Stay in control
Panasonic has released a new generation of smart controllers designed to ensure Aquarea heat pump systems deliver maximum performance.
News
European parliament calls for more small scale renewables
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.
News
Oxford PV wins UK Business Angels Award
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.
News
Innotech Solar secures Krannich as a sales partner
Dr Thomas Hillig,VP module sales & marketing at Innotech Solar
Scandinavian module manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) has secured Krannich Solar as a partner. The company added ITS solar modules to its portfolio in May 2013.
News
Oxford PV picks up British Renewable Energy Award
Oxford Photovoltaics has been named the winner of the Innovation Award at the British Renewable Energy Awards ceremony, recently-held by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) in London.
Product
3D-Micromac launches new production system
Germany-based 3D-Micromac will launch what it says is the “first production equipment worldwide that can conduct the integrated series-connection of a thin-film solar module on one single platform and in one single production step.”