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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.
Infinite Energy has completed its biggest installation to date – 175kWp for a vegetable grower in Lincolnshire.
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PV distributer and project developer SunConnex has announced its platinum partnership with REC.
British Eco have become members of the Green Deal Finance Company which will enable the company to provide finance to customers when installing energy efficiency measures under Green Deal.
Unique offering: Lu Rahman, editor of REI, which is only magazine in the marketplace to be working in partnership with the MCS
Renewable Energy Installer is delighted to announce it has formed a partnership with the MCS. Supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), MCS, an industry-led scheme, came into operation at approximately the same time as REI was launched four years ago. The partnership will see MCS writing a regular column for the magazine which MCS has described as, “a well read and respected industry publication”. The column will keep readers up to date with the scheme and important technical updates.
REA sends open letter to Number 10 urging clarity on renewables growth and support
Over 200 diverse organisations have signed a letter to PM David Cameron and DPM Nick Clegg asking them to ensure their government provides clear and consistent leadership on renewable energy.
Keith Riddle, managing director at VELUX, has welcomed today's government announcement.
NICEIC has announced a new series of its TechTalks which aim to tackle the technical and business issues which electrical contractors face.
One to bottle: NICEIC’s commercial director Matt Gantley (far left) presents a certificate and bottle of champagne to Forrest’s Paul McCarren and Neil Carroll
Forrest says it has become the first business to achieve certification for Green Deal by NICEIC.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced the next steps of Green Deal prior to its official launch in October.