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Germany enters PV grid parity age
The world’s largest solar PV market, Germany, has achieved PV grid parity, according to a new report.
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Glastonbury founder opens free electric charging station
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has opened the Bristol area’s first free community charging station for electric cars.
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DECC consults on new RO levels
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today proposed new rates for solar power projects which fall under the Renewable Obligation.
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PV set to save council millions
A partnership between BritishEco Ltd and Gloucestershire County Council aims to save the local authority up to £6.5m over the next four years.
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Air-to-water heat pumps get the nod for RHI
Climate change minister Greg Barker says we will seek a way to fast-track the inclusion of air to water commercial heat pumps in the RHI
Industry has welcomed climate change minister, Greg Barker’s clear signal that he would explore ways to change the Renewable Heat Incentive quickly to allow air to water heat pumps to compete fairly in the market for commercial renewable heating systems.
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Need to fine-tune your commercial roof-top offer? SPUK is here to help
With four of the Big Six UK energy providers expected to increase energy prices by the end of this year, and price rises set to affect 5 million electricity customers; it is not just the domestic market that is worried, says the organisers of this year’s Solar Power UK.
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China-EU trade dispute rumbles on
The European commission has begun investigating complaints that China is dumping solar panels below cost price raising concerns that trade relations will be damaged between Germany and Beijing.
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Warm Front eligibility extended
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) says that more householders will be eligible for the Warm Front scheme when new regulations come into force.
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Plumb Center dispels Green Deal confusion
Plumb Center’s head of sustainability Tim Pollard meets with installers at a Green Deal open day
Plumb Center has heralded in its series of Green Deal open days as a success as installers flocked to the events held nationwide in association with NAPIT and Sevenoaks Energy Academy.
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Suntech signs German supply deal
Vedat Guergeli, vice president sales and marketing of Suntech Europe
Global PV producer Suntech and Solarstrom AG have signed a contract for Suntech to supply 26MW of panels to the German market.
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Canadian Solar wins governmental tender
Canadian Solar has announced that it will supply modules to Turkey’s largest governmental PV project.
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A ‘crucial time’ for renewables, says incoming minister
New energy minister John Hayes MP, who replaced Charles Hendry earlier today as part of the government’s wider reshuffle of ministers, has stressed the importance of securing ‘a balanced low carbon mix’ of technologies as we face the future challenges of climate change and energy security.
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Ecobase launches first showroom
Plumbase Crowborough store manager Mark Taylor in front of the new Ecobase showroom
Ecobase has launched its first UK store in Crowborough, East Sussex.
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Hendry loses out in cabinet reshuffle
Former energy minister Charles Hendry
Energy minister Charles Hendry has fallen victim to the government’s reshuffle today and will be replaced by Conservative MP John Hayes.
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AfOR merges with REA
After a decisive vote by its members today, the Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) will integrate into the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
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Energy Solutions 2012 returns soon
Energy Solutions (www.energysolutionsexpo.co.uk) 2012 is all set to return for another year, running from 10-11 October at London’s Olympia. The exhibition for energy management professionals combines both an ideal space to showcase the latest products and innovations with a quality free-to-attend education programme, which this year will host Lord Sebastian Coe as its keynote speaker.
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Nominations invited for health and safety award
RenewableUK and The Crown Estate are pleased to announce that the submission period for the 2013 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award is now open.
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Malaysia picked to host Ecobuild Southeast Asia
UBM Built Environment, organisers of Ecobuild, has extended its international reach with the launch of Ecobuild Southeast Asia.
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BRE helps deliver sustainable developments
Contractors play a critical role in the delivery of sustainable buildings and homes, yet there are few if any professional training courses designed to help them deliver projects against demanding UK standards and codes. A new course from BRE – Site Sustainability Manager – aims to change all that……
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New app takes the heat off selecting heat pumps
Econic’s managing director Rob Gardiner
Econic has launched a new smart app to help customers decide which heat pump to install.
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Energy efficiency is key, say Solar Power UK
Four of the Big Six UK energy providers are expected to increase energy prices by the end of this year after Scottish and Southern Electric (SSE) announced plans to increase domestic gas and electricity prices by an average of 9 percent from October 15.
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Energie selects new UK distributor
Scottish company Solar Electricity Systems has been selected as an official UK distributor by panel manufacturer Energie for its thermodynamic panels.
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Only five weeks to go until Solar Power UK 2012
Are you a local authority or housing association looking to reduce energy bills and tackle fuel poverty, whilst benefiting from a regular income? Or are you a solar provider looking to grow your presence in the public sector?
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Segen partners with Canadian Solar
PV distributor Segen has announced it is now in partnership with Canadian Solar as an authorised reseller and will add Canadian Solar’s product range to its own portfolio.