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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.
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PV installation rates on the rise
The latest PV installation figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) indicate that installed capacity has hit a rate of 7MW a week, for the first time in three months.
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Triodos Renewables buys 10MW windfarm
Triodos Renewables today announces the joint acquisition of a 49.8 per cent stake in Ransonmoor windfarm in Cambridgeshire. Triodos Renewables, together with Triodos Renewables Europe Fund, bought the shares from Fenpower ltd which owns the windfarm.
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Renusol QMS granted certification
Stefan Liedtke, managing director of Renusol GmbH
Mounting systems manufacturer Renusol has received European certification ISO 9001 for its quality management system.
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Industry slams ‘budget from last century’
Members of the industry have criticised chancellor George Osborne for not doing enough in the 2013 budget to stimulate investment in renewable technologies.
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Nominations open for Energy Efficiency Awards
Designed to inspire industry to greater heights, the Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards are returning to the Ricoh Arena this September.
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No risk of EU duties, say WINAICO
PV manufacturer WINAICO has today reassured installers and suppliers that its Taiwanese-sourced modules will not be subject to any EU tariffs which may be applied to Chinese firms exporting to Europe.
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Kensa increase market share
The BSRIA reports showed that Kensa’s market position grew from 6-10 per cent in 2011, to 21-25 per cent in 2012 and indicated Kensa to be the only heat pump manufacturer to have increasing sales in 2012, with all remaining companies remaining stationary or decreasing their market share.
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Plumb Center get government mention
Simon Allan (renewables director, Plumb Center), Greg Barker (climate change secretary), and Tim Pollard (head of sustainability, Plumb Center)
The government has applauded the work Plumb Center is doing on Green Deal, which will help put more money in installers’ pockets.
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REA sets out hope for 2013 budget
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has set its stall for what it hopes chancellor George Osborne will deliver for the sector in this afternoon’s budget.
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Budget must address renewable investment, says Green Energy boss
With the 2013 Budget due tomorrow (Wednesday 20 March), members of the industry have called on the government to prioritise investment in renewable energy as a way to kick start the economy and put the UK on course to meet in 2020 carbon emissions targets.
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Guiding light
This month, in its regular column, MCS looks at the publication of the new PV Guide and Updated MIS 3002