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JPCS powers up 90,000 homes
Peter Shone, managing director of Cheshire-based JPCS
JPCS reports that it has passed the 50MWp milestone in UK ground-mounted PV installations.
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EvoEnergy join forces with Stepnell Investment
Nottingham-based PV installer EvoEnergy has secured investment from UK construction and civil engineering company Stepnell.
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Fallon named as new energy minister
John Hayes leaves his position at DECC for a new cabinet role as minister without portfolio
Michael Fallon is to replace the outgoing John Hayes as energy minister at DECC.
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Visitors flock to Ecobuild 2013
Strength in numbers: Ecobuild organiser UBM says 45,000 visitors attended this year’s show
Ecobuild organiser UBM has announced that 45,000 visitors attended its 2013 show at London’s Excel over three days at the beginning of March (2012: 57,000).
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Record breaking day for wind
Wind and marine trade body RenewableUK is celebrating the fact that for the first time, wind energy in the UK generated over 5 gigawatts of electricity consistently over a 24 hour period.
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UK GIB funds UK’s largest NHS energy centre
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will provide £18m of funding towards a new energy innovation centre for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in what will be its first investment in the NHS. GIB’s participation mobilises a further £18m of private capital into the project.
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Hanwha SolarOne supplies modules to UK PV parks
PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has supplied modules for two new ground-mounted PV installations in the UK.
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Worcester, Bosch Group welcomes Greg Barker
Grand tour: Climate change minister Greg Barker opened new Greenstar Heat Exchanger friction stir-welding machines as part of his visit to Worcester, Bosch
Climate change minister Greg Barker visited Worcester, Bosch Group on Thursday 21st March, to find out more about the latest industry innovations, and to hold a round table discussion with heating installers about the government’s Green Deal.
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New survey launched to address renewable energy confusion
A new survey called ‘Renewable Energy: What do you need to know?’ has been launched by the CleanTech division of PR consultancy CCgroup.
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2012 a strong year for renewables, says REA
2012 was a strong year for the performance of renewable energy generation, according to the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
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Trina Solar earns top brand PV seal recognition
Trina Solar today announced that the company has retained its Top Brand PV Seal for Germany in the “Modules” category.
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Industry reacts to RHI delay
The industry has expressed its disappointment at the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC)’s decision to further delay the introduction of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
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DECC policies are cushioning rising energy bills, says Davey
New analysis published today highlights the extent to which the government’s energy and climate change policies are tempering the impact on household energy bills of global gas prices and network costs, says DECC.
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Domestic RHI suffers fresh delays
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive will not be available to householders for at least another 12 months.
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Solfex partners with Schueco
Solfex Energy Systems has joined forces with Schueco for PV mountings distribution.
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Bosch end PV activities
Dr Volkmar Denner, chairman of the Bosch board of management
Bosch has announced it is to discontinue its activities in crystalline photovoltaics and the manufacture of ingots, wafers, cells, and modules will be ceased at beginning of 2014.
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Ofgem figures show sharp fall in wind costs
New figures released by Ofgem show that wind energy costs as little as 2.67p per household per day.
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Green Investment Bank makes first offshore wind investment
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has confirmed its first direct equity investment in offshore wind today, having acquired a 24.95 percent stake in Rhyl Flats Wind Farm Ltd for £57.5m.
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PV installers reminded of changes to MCS standards
February 2013 saw some major changes to the MCS standards for Solar PV installers with a new version of MIS 3002 and a new PV Installation Guide which replaces the 2006 Dti Guide.
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Power-One passes one million inverter sales mark
Dr Alex Levran, Power-One’s president renewable energy solutions
Power-One announced today it has surpassed the one million mark for PV inverters sold worldwide.
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Solarwall advises householders to insulate homes
With the recent news from Ofgem that householders are to face much higher energy bills and an average dual fuel bill in the UK now £1420 a year, Solarwall Ltd is urging householders to protect themselves against future price rises by insulating without delay.
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ISH reports increased visitor numbers
ISH, the German trade fair for the bathroom experience, building services, energy, air conditioning technology and renewable energy, reports an increased number of visitors at this year’s event.
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MPC welcomes commitment to zero carbon homes
The Micropower Council and Plumb Center have both welcomed the chancellor’s re-affirmation of policy that all new homes are to be zero carbon by 2016.
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Wuxi Suntech files for bankruptcy
Wuxi Suntech, the main operating subsidiary of Chinese PV manufacturer Suntech Power, has filed for bankruptcy – just two years after being named the World’s largest producer of solar panels.