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The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has called for a review of the limited £100 million funding that government has provisionally made available for its proposed Clean Heat Grant scheme (CHGS).
REI spoke with Ecuity on the green recovery, and how this could accelerate, generate and support local jobs
MCS is inviting installers to take part in a number of interactive webinar sessions designed to explain the impact of changes recently made to the scheme requirements.
The chief executive of MCS said he could see some early signs of recovery in the UK’s domestic renewable energy installation market as the government’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to lift, but warned investment in a green economy was needed to increase economic and environmental resilience.
It follows the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launching the ‘Future support for low carbon heat’ consultation, detailing its proposals for support mechanisms following the closure of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
Since the pandemic hit the UK, MCS has been working hard to support its certified Installer base – regularly sharing updates and guidance as well as continually surveying Installers to help provide feedback direct to the government.
Concerns about cash flow and the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have topped a survey of renewable energy installers by the MCS certification scheme.
MCS has launched a one-month consultation on changes to its installation standard for solar PV systems (MIS3002).
In a demonstration of its commitment to the UK and Irish PV markets, SolarEdge is doing everything possible to keep the lines of communication open and to provide PV installers with the tools to boost their businesses during and following the current challenges. To achieve this the company has announced the launch of an extensive series of LIVE webinars and online training sessions that started on Monday, March 30th. In addition to offering one-on-one sessions on sales techniques and its Designer tool SolarEdge will also be hosting a series of “Expert Corner” sessions for general feedback and Q&As.
The European Energy Centre (EEC) has announced the 2020s as the Decade of Renewable Energy, following the critical shift from fossil fuel to Renewable Energy Technology as a way to resolve the climate emergency. The approaching COP26 global Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2020 puts into focus the urgency of taking action for a sustainable future.
Grant UK is excited to reveal that G1 Installers who are accredited to fit its heat pumps can now access longer guarantees on the Aerona³ heat pumps that they purchase, install and register through the G1 Scheme.
In the past decade, renewable energy has undergone a considerable shift within the UK. Having once been a virtual non-entity, it now provides power for up to 40% of our national electricity supply.
The Solar Trade Organisation has welcomed the introduction of the Smart Export Guarantee as a much-needed boost to the domestic solar PV market.
SOLARWATT, the leading German manufacturer of photovoltaic systems, has appointed 12 new UK installation partners to serve booming demand for its industry-leading MyReserve battery storage systems for home and business.
Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe has announced a new partnership with leading heat pump distributor, Freedom Heat Pumps based near Eastleigh in Hampshire. As part of the pre-launch activities, Freedom presented the new Hitachi heat pump range to key customers at an event hosted by Hitachi at its aircadamy training centre in Maidenhead.
Richard Paine, Product Manager for Domestic Heating and Renewables at Daikin UK, discusses the reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive and how installers, with the support and tools offered by leading manufacturers, can reap the rewards of renewable air source heat pump technology.
The long awaited reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) were announced in December 2016 with the changes expected to be implemented later this year. Widely welcomed by the heating industry, revisions made to the RHI ensure it effectively addresses long-term decarbonisation while offering value for money for consumers of renewable heating. The reforms also support supply chain growth, challenging the market to deliver.
Dave Kieft, the outgoing President of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), believes there is significant potential for business growth in the engineering services sector, as a result of recent developments and new commercial opportunities.
The growth of smart home technology is helping to transform domestic heating in both efficiency and design; a combination that is encouraging more homeowners and housebuyers to prioritise heating system design in their planning, refurbishing and purchasing decisions.
Trials of MyReserve, the revolutionary battery storage system manufactured by SOLARWATT, have begun in the UK and Ireland ahead of a planned April launch. Two SOLARWATT distribution partners have installed the system at customers’ premises and report positive results as they continue to monitor performance.
SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has hosted its first one-week international training programme for specialists, leading to the first deliveries of the MyReserve storage system for the UK and Ireland.
SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has secured influential UK industry approval for its advanced solar panels.
Plumb and Parts Center’s network of more than 500 branches are set to become smart controls hubs over the coming months and, to kick-start the initiative, Honeywell and Nest are touring the country to offer hands-on training in every single branch.
SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has appointed Wind & Sun as a distributor in its expansion aimed at bringing advanced renewable-energy generation and management systems to homes across the UK.
Despite many hurdles thrown at the renewable heating industry INNASOL receive positive signs as they reach a huge milestone having now trained more than 2500 renewable heating specialists at their dedicated training academy in Essex.