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Germany takes the lead in global battery storage market

According to new analysis by EuPD Research around 12,700 solar energy storage systems were sold within the first half of 2016 with a significant share of storage solutions by German companies. However, the analysis also shows that German companies are not only very present in the domestic market, but also hold a strong position within other European and non-European countries such as the USA and Australia.

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North Star Solar announces battery deal with Leclanché

North Star Solar have announced a strategic partnership with Leclanché to use the battery company’s TiBox home energy storage system. The TiBox uses Lithium Titanate cells and was selected by North Star primarily for its battery chemistry strength and reliability.

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Solar steam to be focus of academic report

Renewable energy technology developed by Bourne-based Lark Energy, part of The Larkfleet Group of Companies, is to be the subject of a research paper being written by leading academics.

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Renewable gas market makes major breakthrough

The global standard against which large organisations measure, manage, and report GHG emissions, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol , has recognised that Green Gas Certificates, issued by the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS), can support a business’s reporting of onsite GHG emissions.

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Launch of new company specialising in refurbished wind turbines

A new company specializing in the planning, procurement and installation of refurbished wind turbines has opened for trading in Machynlleth, Wales. The company will be supporting community groups and farmers in finding and installing the right refurbished turbine for their project.

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Solar panel testing company is placed in administration

Property and asset consultants at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) have been instructed to carry out a sale of the assets of IPSol Energy, a Nottingham-based solar panel testing company, following the appointment of Simon Bonney and Andrew Hosking of Quantuma LLP as administrators at the beginning of September.

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Schneider Electric launches Light It Up campaign

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has 0announced that it has launched Light It Up, its programme to bring access to electricity to rural communities across the Asia Pacific region.

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SOLARWATT appoints Wind & Sun distribution partner as demand rises

SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has appointed Wind & Sun as a distributor in its expansion aimed at bringing advanced renewable-energy generation and management systems to homes across the UK.

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Shock solar survey reveals loss of a third of UK solar jobs

A third of solar jobs have been lost in the past year and a further 30% of solar businesses expect to cut staff in the next 12 months, according to a detailed new analysis published this week by the Solar Trade Association and PwC.

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Local authorities learn from Bristol’s community energy example

Bristol City Council last month welcomed local authorities from across the UK wanting to learn how to kick-start community energy in their cities. The council’s showcase event shared tools, techniques and tips from the city’s and the country’s top community energy experts.

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Photon Energy completes biggest deal

Reading-based Photon Energy has marked the installation of its biggest order with the completion of a £1.2 million solar PV system at BSkyB’s Building 2 in Osterley, West London.

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MCS issues solar scam warning

Administrators at the MCS have reported receiving an increasing number of reports from consumers claiming to have been contacted by companies – cold calling and offering free health checks on their Solar PV installations in conjunction with MCS.

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UK’s first floating solar farm secures bank support

OST Energy (OST), a leading independent engineering consultancy, has announced its work with UK bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Europe’s leading solar energy company, Lightsource Renewable Energy, to bring Europe’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) solar project to financial close earlier this year.

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Huge milestone for installer training academy

Despite many hurdles thrown at the renewable heating industry INNASOL receive positive signs as they reach a huge milestone having now trained more than 2500 renewable heating specialists at their dedicated training academy in Essex.

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European installers remain in favour of EU stance on Chinese PV imports

A survey of more than 500 companies across all 28 EU member states, reveals the majority of European solar installers are in favour of extending the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties that were introduced two years ago if the EU Commission´s investigations establish that Chinese producers still violate international trade law.

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60th anniversary for NICEIC

Last month marked an important milestone for NICEIC as it celebrated the 60th anniversary since its first inception.

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New report finds huge variations in renewable energy progress across England

Renewable power now provides 19 percent of England’s electricity – but take up varies hugely across the country – according to a new publication “Renewable energy: A local progress report for England”. The report, by renewable experts Regen SW, is the most detailed analysis to date of the progress of renewable energy in England.

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City stadium joins Bristol’s solar revolution

Bristol Sport’s Ashton Gate Stadium is the latest Bristol-based business to join forces with Bristol City Council to get more renewable energy into the city. Solar PV panels designed to reduce the stadium’s carbon emissions by 20% have been installed as part of the ground’s major refurbishment.

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Dulas helps landowner maximise wind energy potential

Dulas, a leading independent renewable energy advisor, has successfully ensured the progression and completion of a 100kW wind turbine project in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. Dulas worked directly with the landowner throughout the initial phases, identifying a suitable turbine for the site, before guiding the project through planning and consents.

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Shock solar survey reveals loss of a third of UK solar jobs

A third of solar jobs have been lost in the past year and a further 30% of solar businesses expect to cut staff in the next 12 months, according to a detailed new analysis published this week by the Solar Trade Association and PwC.