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Kevin Hoad (left) and Andy Gribble (centre) present Jonathan Baldwin with his new Mitsubishi L200 4Work van
Heating merchants Plumbase has announced the winner of its national competition to win a brand new Mitsubishi L200 4Work van. Eastbourne-based plumber Jonathan Baldwin scooped the prize worth over £16,000.
Climate change minister Greg Barker says the fund will help innovators get their ideas off the drawing board
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced a large injection of cash into the development of low carbon technologies with the creation of a £16m fund for entrepreneurs.
Kit Beazley, head of finance at Triodos Bank, and Hannah Spungin of Solarsense on the roof of the bank’s headquarters in Bristol
Rooftop solar panels are helping drive down carbon emissions at the Bristol headquarters of one of the UK’s most sustainable banks ensuring its offices are among the country’s greenest.
Two South Wales-based renewable energy specialists have collaborated on a demonstration project, involving a Danfoss heat pump, which they hope will help to dispel popular myths about the limitations of renewable systems.
The London School of Economics (LSE) has thrown its weight behind the continued financial case for solar whilst also boosting its green credentials by investing £135,000 in a renewable energy project.
Dulas Ltd has acquired Scotland-based wind monitoring and equipment supplier Chillwind in order to enhance its own wind energy business.
Some of the leading companies, entrepreneurs and policy makers in the cleantech sector are among the headline speakers at nextgen. Held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on 10-11 October, the speaker programme will feature dozens of presentations and topical panel discussions in six seminar theatres at various locations across the show floor.
The administrators of the Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd scheme (REAL) have been using an investigative journalist to carry out company audits and compliance checks on its behalf, according to ClickGreen.
Stuart Dainton of Village Power CIC
The Leicestershire village of North Kilworth is the latest place to benefit from an energy efficiency drive aided by Wattson energy monitors.
SGS Trade’s managing director Gabriel Wondrausch at the company’s new 10,000 sq ft distribution centre
Renewable energy product distributors SGS Trade has opened a 10,000 sq ft warehouse in Exeter from which it will distribute more than 10MWp of equipment per year.
Solfex has launched a new online warranty registration system for its solar thermal systems and collectors.
UK engineering firm Hutchinson Engineering has played its part in securing a green legacy for the London 2012 Olympics.
GB-Sol’s managing director Bruce Cross
The University of Glamorgan will be partnering with PV manufacturers GB-Sol as part of their latest research project to develop what it calls ‘the next generation of battery pack’.
Only weeks after being made available to domestic customers, Engensa has now extended its SolarLoan to UK businesses.
Members of the renewables industry have today called publicly on the government to end what it calls ‘distortions in the commercial market for renewable heating’ by allowing air to water heat pumps to compete on equal terms with other sources of renewable heat.
Mitsubishi Electric has produced two new videos exploring the concept behind Green Deal and why heat pump technology is an attractive alternative to traditional forms of heating as part of its ‘Green Gateway Philosophy’.
Suntech’s new ceo David King
International PV manufacturer Suntech has announced the appointment of David King as its chief executive officer. Dr Zhengrong Shi will serve as executive chairman of the board and chief strategy officer.
Aidan Ogle, Sparesbase business development director
Solar and heating parts stockists Shoreheat has announced its integration with Plumbase. Shoreheat’s 19 branches and distribution centre will be rebranded Sparesbase as part of the initiative which will receive investment from its parent company.
Energy management event, Energy Solutions (www.energysolutionsexpo.co.uk) today announced its full line-up of speakers for its free-to-attend CPD accredited educational programme. Across the two days, industry leaders will host a range of seminars, debates and lectures and present case-studies to attending visitors, alongside the exhibition, which will run from the 10-11 October 2012 at London’s Olympia.
LG has announced the results of stress tests conducted on its modules.
Andy Buchan and Watson Carlill
Two installers with a number of years’ experience in the heating and plumbing industry have built on the launch of their own company with the release of a DVD aimed at the renewable industry’s installers.
Gary Wilde of Lowara UK who sits on the British Pump Manufacturers Association circulator pump group
The UK pump industry is stepping up its attempts to have circulator pumps included in the government’s flagship Green Deal programme.
Albion Ventures has announced the investment of £1.3m in partnership with Wales-based developers Dragon Hydro to fund a 300kW hydropower scheme in Gwynedd.
Solfex says its Installer Partner Program has begun to gather pace with no shortage of applicants.