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Wind energy developer Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) has unveiled its first completed turbine installation at HMP Standford Hill on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, with a formal opening by local MP, Gordon Henderson.
Independence Day: The biggest draw of renewable energy is the separation it offers from the National Grid, says Phil McVan, Myriad CEG Wind
A YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times has reaffirmed that renewables remain the popular choice for energy generation.
Oliver Günther of S.A.G. Solarstrom AG (right) with James Steynor of SBC
The Solar Building Company (SBC) has reached an agreement to sell the project rights for a PV development in the south of England to S.A.G. Solarstrom AG.
Firebird has completed drawing up its oil boiler and solar heating training programme for 2013.
Talk Action is to run a course on future energy strategy in London tomorrow (Wednesday 27 February) focusing on how to make the case for renewables to the general public.
Renewable energy consultancy Sustainable Energy Ltd has been appointed ‘client engineer’ by NHS Highlands in its plan to build a £2.2m biomass plant.
Rob Gardiner, managing director of Econic
Econic is to hold a free webinar covering aspects of ground source heat pumps, from how the technology works to planning the ideal system.
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is urging European energy ministers, meeting today in Brussels, to consider the future role solar PV can play in the pan-European energy market.
ISH 2013 is now less than a month away with 2,300 exhibitors booked at the trade fair from the fields of building services, renewable energy, air conditioning, energy efficiency and many others.
The European Commission is to pursue the UK government through the courts over its decision to offer cut-price VAT on energy saving products.
Professor David Elmes has told the UK government it needs to act urgently to move ahead with a range of new energy sources and warned against it becoming dependent on one source.
Some householders with solar PV have experienced their electricity meters running backwards, according to a new survey by Which?.
FLIR Systems has published a new guide to building thermal imaging.
Maria Connolly, head of TLT’s renewable energy team
Bristol-based law firm TLT has advised the Co-operative Group in relation to the 20MW ten wind turbine project at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire it is financing through a multi-million pound loan.
Imposing EU tariffs on imported solar panels from China could decimate the UK’s PV industry, according to new report by the Alliance for Affordable Solar Energy (AFASE).
John Moore, md of Windcrop, makes the case for increased deployment of wind
REI brings you the latest reaction to Ofgem chief executive Alistair Buchanan’s warning that the UK faces energy shortages and sharp price hikes over the next few years. The full story can be accessed here.
DECC has announced a series of interactive workshops for organisations with an interest in energy saving.
Wayne Hemmingway will be the guest speaker at this year’s NICEIC Live South
Social housing guru Wayne Hemmingway will be the guest speaker at this year’s NICEIC Live South which takes place at Epsom Downs racecourse on May 16.
Wind and marine trade body RenewableUK today welcomed comments by prime minister David Cameron underlining the need to invest in low-carbon technologies such as wind energy.
Ofgem boss Alistair Buchanan warns of sharp hikes in fuel bills as global demand for gas tightens
The government has moved to reassure consumers that its policies will ‘keep the lights on’ amid dire warnings from Ofgem‘s chief executive that the UK’s energy supplies are in sharp decline.
REC has announced increased certification for potential-induced degradation (PID) resistance of its modules.
With Solar Power UK’s ‘Restarting the Market’ roadshow in full swing and currently touring the country, Renewable Energy Installer went along to Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool on Thursday 14 February to find out more.
Myriad Solar PV’s new general manager Lee Baxter
Myriad Solar PV has announced the appointment of Lee Baxter to the role of general manager as it looks to drive forward its UK expansion plans.
BSW is the latest firm to become a Green Deal Installer.