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Cash flow and market recovery worries top MCS COVID-19 survey
Concerns about cash flow and the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have topped a survey of renewable energy installers by the MCS certification scheme.
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SEA calls on government to bring in carbon intensity standard
The Government must announce plans to consult on the introduction of a carbon intensity standard for heating within its forthcoming Buildings Strategy.
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UK solar peak generation record broken
Clear skies and cool temperatures have helped UK solar to break the all-time peak generation record. Around 12:30 on Monday 20 April 2020, a peak of 9.68GW was ...
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Grant welcomes new Renewables Business Development Manager
Grant UK has appointed Matt Beales as its third Business Development Manager within the Renewables Sales Team to provide sales support on Grant’s extensive ...
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Could UK’s no-coal record increase focus on renewables?
At the time of writing, 28 April 2020 marks the day when Great Britain broke the record for the longest period of electricity generation without coal, energy ...
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Miliband appointed as shadow energy secretary
Miliband served as energy secretary between 2008-2010 and then as Labour leader from September 2010-2015, when he was replaced by Jeremy Corbyn.
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MCS publishes solar PV installation standard consultation
MCS has launched a one-month consultation on changes to its installation standard for solar PV systems (MIS3002).
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Renewables eclipse other power sources
New data has revealed that renewables accounted for more electricity than any other power source in Great Britain for the first quarter of 2020, as blustery ...
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Eco2Solar reveals opinions on Climate Change
In February this year, Eco2Solar conducted a nationwide survey through OnePoll, asking 1,000 consumers across Britain for their opinions on Climate Change
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Viridian Solar & Bloor Homes Renew National Supply Agreement
In an announcement that will see the solar manufacturer’s Clearline fusion roof-integrated solar system installed on all houses built by Bloor where there is ...
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Taking training online with the 2020 SolarEdge Roadshow
In a demonstration of its commitment to the UK and Irish PV markets, SolarEdge is doing everything possible to keep the lines of communication open ...
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COVID-19: “Renewables will support the national response”
Renewable energy installers are being reminded of the importance of following government guidance on social distancing, in order to tackle the outbreak of ...
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What does the solid fuel ban mean for renewables?
In February, the government broadcast that the sale of the most polluting fuels burned in household stoves and open fires will be phased ...
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The EEC Announces 2020s as The Decade of Renewable Energy
The European Energy Centre (EEC) has announced the 2020s as the Decade of Renewable Energy, following the critical shift from fossil fuel to Renewable Energy ...
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The government abandons opposition to subsidising new onshore windfarms
Four years after ministers abolished support for new onshore wind projects, the Government has dropped its opposition to new onshore wind ‘competing for contracts to ...
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“Best ever” Futurebuild closes with call to action
Futurebuild 2020 (March 3-5, ExCel London) drew to a close with a powerful call to action for the renewables and allied sectors to work more closely ...
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Engenera Renewables wins Regional Installation Contractor 2020
Newcastle-based energy contractor, Engenera Renewables Limited, has been awarded the Regional Installation Contractor of the Year Award 2020.
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Grant heat pumps extend guarantee with G1 Scheme
Grant UK is excited to reveal that G1 Installers who are accredited to fit its heat pumps can now access longer guarantees on the Aerona³ ...
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Heat pumps – more than just a renewable heating solution?
The Climate Change debate and the obvious need to reduce energy use mean that Heat Pumps on a commercial and industrial basis are becoming increasingly ...
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Putting the planet first on day one at Futurebuild 2020
Futurebuild’s first day hits the ground running by tackling one of the biggest challenges facing the industry – achieving net-zero carbon emissions in a resilient ...
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Smart Export Guarantee
The Solar Trade Organisation has welcomed the introduction of the Smart Export Guarantee as a much-needed boost to the domestic solar PV market.
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Powering parks
Putting ground source heat pumps beneath the UK’s parks and playing fields could create enough clean energy to heat the equivalent of five million ...
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Guardian bans fossil fuels advertising
The Guardian has become the first major global news organisation to ban advertising from oil and gas companies.
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Solar Keymark MID recategorisation
From Monday 24 February, a change to categories on the MCS Installation Database (MID) will go live affecting the way that Solar Keymark products are displayed ...
