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Nu-Heat unveil single in-roof panel
Nu-Heat is now supplying a single in-roof panel for smaller solar thermal installations, potentially offering a solution for smaller installations for apartments and terraced houses.
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Ofgem launches RHI seminars
Ofgem is holding a series of nationwide seminars to help organisations take advantage of the opportunities of the £860m Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
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ORES – A national showcase for cutting-edge technology
Some of the best known names in the renewable energy and oil sector have chosen to become sponsors of the UK’s premier showcase for the latest and future energy solutions – the Oil & Renewable Energy Show 2012, at Manchester Central in October. Dozens more are using the event to exhibit and demonstrate their cutting-edge technologies and services.
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European renewable energy jobs pass million mark
The European renewable energy industry now maintains more than one million jobs as the latest official figures show employment figures in the sector have increased by a quarter in a year.
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What’s the incentive?
With the Renewable Heat Incentive set to come into play in October this year, the RHI Premium Payment scheme is now available to those wishing to take advantage of the scheme in the interim period, Neil Schofield, head of external and governmental affairs at Worcester, Bosch Group, gives an insight into how the scheme can be accessed, as well as the advantages it offers to those with an eye on renewable technologies.
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One site, one solution
Solar thermal systems are now regarded as a key part of the microgeneration market. No longer is it a niche offering – it is now established and very much accepted throughout the heating and hot water industry. Contractors must now look towards complete, integrated systems and adopting a one-stop shop approach to gain the greatest rewards from solar heating, as revealed by the recent EST field trial findings, says Pippa Wibberley, Glow-worm.
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Fluid funds
Noel Shapton, Hydratech, provides a review of high performance fluids for solar thermal installations whilst conveying some facts and dispelling a few myths associated with solar fluids.
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Here comes the sun
The Cotswold Energy Efficient Centre (CEEC), has been installing renewable energy systems throughout Gloucestershire for over five years. The company boasts an impressive showroom and having picked up five national renewables awards in five years, really does know its stuff. The company’s Andy Buchan outlines the merits of solar thermal.
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Wise words
It’s all very well saying more installers need to get into installing renewable technologies, but for many it remains a leap into the dark. Ian Stares, product group manager for renewables and green energy products at PTS, says there are four key steps installers must take before they take the plunge.
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Eco Environments launches wholesale division
Renewable energy company Eco Environments has launched a wholesale division by announcing partnerships with two major German manufacturers.
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Cash-back offer to installers
Worcester, Bosch Group is offering installers up to £400 cash back when they install a Worcester product at their own home.
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Ploughcroft’s Eco Roof Centre scoops top award
Yorkshire-based Ploughcroft, solar panel installer and renewable energy trainer, has won a prestigious award for its popular new Eco Roof Visitors Centre.
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Plumb Center welcomes incentives boost
Chancellor George Osborne’s recent Autumn Statement confirmed a £200 million introductory offer to help boost the Green Deal when it eventually comes in to force. The consultation period for the scheme is due to end on 18 January 2012, with a number of points still needing to be finalised.
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New appointment at Wagner Solar
Stasik will be responsible for managing the solar PV and solar thermal technical division whilst also leading the training programme at the company’s award winning Wagner Academy solar training school.
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Plumb Center welcomes incentive boosts
Chancellor George Osborne’s recent Autumn Statement confirmed a £200 million introductory offer to help boost the Green Deal when it eventually comes in to force. The consultation period for the scheme is due to end on 18 January 2012, with a number of points still needing to be finalised.
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Renewables training boost in Bristol
Charlotte Leslie MP has officially opened the NAPIT Bristol Training Centre – as part of its joint venture with Plumb Center and Sevenoaks Energy Academy.
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Time to concentrate
As sales in solar thermal systems continue to soar, chemical water treatment manufacturer Fernox has expanded its range of inhibited heat transfer fluids with the new Fernox Solar S1 Concentrate. Developed to provide the ultimate convenience for experienced installers, the product is available in easy to transport 5 and 10 litre packs, is diluted with mains water and will protect a system for up to 10 years.
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UK’s first Renewable Heat Incentive to launch on Monday
Businesses and communities across Britain will from Monday be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, triggering a new era of clean green heat technology, energy minister Greg Barker, said today.
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Made In China
Sixty per cent of the world is now generating electricity using solar products manufactured in China. In latter years, made in China, left UK consumers distinctly unimpressed, but today companies such as the ET Solar Group, are producing a quality product at a lower cost. Now widely used in countries like Germany, where top quality manufacturing is the norm, Renewable Energy Installer (REI) witnessed the company’s operation first hand. Jane Hughes reports
Established in October 2006, the ET Solar Group is a one-stop solar power solution provider which employs 3,000 people across its 10 wholly-owned subsidiaries and three manufacturing plants. With local sales and marketing subsidiaries and offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, ET Solar provides solar modules, solar tracking systems and turnkey solution services to its customers in over 50 countries.
“We’re a young, vibrant company with a passion for renewable energy technology,” explained global marketing director, Santran Duan. “But passion is not enough, to that we have added excellence.”
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Renewable energy in Houghton’s £21m Primary Care Centre
Houghton’s new £21m Primary Care Centre is now open to the public. The fourth centre of its kind to be built in Sunderland, has been developed by NHS South of Tyne and Wear, working on behalf of Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) and will improve access to health services for local communities.
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Feed-in tariff cuts could signal a comeback for solar thermal
The coalition government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for new solar PV installations cut could lead to comeback for solar thermal sales, according to one of UK’s leading manufacturers of heating equipment.
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Kingspan Renewables launches wind turbines
Kingspan Renewables has announced the launch of a 6KW and 3KW wind turbine, based on the Proven Energy small wind turbine technology. Kingspan Renewables has a well established position in renewable energy products with its Thermomax and Varisol solar thermal vacuum tube collectors, along with its flat plate and heat pump products.
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Dimplex – star of the screen
A short new documentary-style film exploring the use of renewables technologies in all types of buildings ‘where we live and work’ has been produced by Dimplex, the authority in renewables and electric heating market leader.
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Renewable solutions for sheltered housing and listed building schemes
Sheltered housing schemes, featuring renewable products from Grant UK, have been instrumental in helping Stroud District Council – winners of the 2010 Green Energy Award – with its green housing energy initiative.
The objective on both sheltered housing projects was to provide a renewable solution to meet the needs of the communal areas, in terms of hot water supply and heating.