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CCL Energy Group, one of the UK’s largest distributors of renewable energy systems, has acquired Firefly Solar Generators in a move which will increase group turnover to almost £30 million and pave the way for major expansion.
Dulas, a leading renewable energy advisor, has announced the completion of a 70kW hydro retrofit project at Mynydd Llandygai in North Wales. The work, which took place inside the existing water treatment works at the site, adds to the 12MW of operation and maintenance services Dulas currently provides on behalf of Welsh Water, a utility that delivers water and sewerage services to homes and businesses throughout Wales.
Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has launched a handy new guide dedicated to smart and connected technology – including heating controls, smart lighting and security systems. The products featured can be used alone or integrated into a whole house solution depending on the needs of the homeowner.
Investment in renewable energy rose from £3.1 billion to a record £6.6 billion in 2016, according to data gathered for UK law firm TLT’s Renewable Energy Finance report with industry analysts Clean Energy Pipeline (CEP).
A new digital energy brand has launched with a promise to revolutionise the sector. Pure Planet – a 100% renewable energy supplier for the British market – is the brainchild of the team that founded Virgin Mobile and went onto run Orange, T-Mobile and form EE.
Daikin UK has officially opened a new office in central London, offering customers improved project and application support within the buoyant Greater London market.
Council chiefs are relying on drone technology to bring down the cost of solar PV maintenance on buildings around the city of Leeds.
The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has announced that Lesley Rudd has taken over as Chief Executive from Dave Sowden, who has now returned to work part time following a period of recovery from illness.
RenewableUK has highlighted new official Government statistics which show that 79% of people support renewable energy.
Dulas, a leading renewable energy developer, has completed the installation of a 9kWp rooftop solar array atop the high-rise Alderman’s House in central London. The project adds to Dulas’ strong presence in the new build sector, as well as demonstrating its ability to deliver bespoke array installations.
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has shown a year-on-year drop in the number of workers employed in the low carbon and renewable energy (LCRE) economy.
Cancer charity Friends of the Cancer Centre and boiler manufacturer Warmflow are calling on local businesses, family and friends to take part in its 6th annual Dragon Boat Race which takes place in Belfast on Saturday, 24th June.
The Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) has been approved by TrustMark as a new scheme operator for businesses involved in renewables and related home improvement and energy efficiency sectors.
Trials of MyReserve, the revolutionary battery storage system manufactured by SOLARWATT, have begun in the UK and Ireland ahead of a planned April launch. Two SOLARWATT distribution partners have installed the system at customers’ premises and report positive results as they continue to monitor performance.
BayWa r.e. has selected Solarcentury’s award-winning Sunstation as the first fully integrated solar roof system that it will offer to the UK market in response to growing demand from installers and homeowners for aesthetically-pleasing solar.
Warmflow, which manufacturers the UK & Ireland’s only double A rated combination oil boiler as well as other innovative home heating solutions, announced today the launch of its newly revamped website. This newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information and features that offers a more comprehensive understanding of the Company’s innovative product range and service offering.
Four authorised service providers for wind turbine manufacturer Endurance, which went into administration in December following the collapse of its Canadian parent company, have joined forces to ensure turbine owners will not be left without critical spare parts and components that were previously the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Sonnen GmbH, market leader for residential battery storage in Europe, is expanding its reach in the UK and have partnered with CCL Components Ltd, one of the largest distributors of solar and storage solutions for private and commercial customers.
Solar mounting specialists Renusol GmbH, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries, has been acquired by global renewable energy company PARI Group.
Warmflow Engineering Company has announced its support for local charity, Friends of the Cancer Centre.
Reforms announced today to the UK’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, the flagship policy for the decarbonisation of the heating system, are being welcomed by the industry and trade associations.
The Government has dropped plans to remove solar thermal from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and at the same time has increased the level of support the scheme provides to heat pumps, biomass and green gas technology.
The Magic Thermodynamic Box company are supporting the family of an Essex youngster who suffers from a rare condition that causes him to suffer from more than 15 seizures a day.
Green energy firm Ecotricity has set out to challenge the shale gas industry by submitting planning applications for rival Green Gas Mills on proposed fracking sites.