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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.
The newly formed Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has laid an amendment in Parliament to the Renewable Heat Incentive to reduce the support for Biomass Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Solarcentury has achieved a certification first under the new MCS 012 requirements for roof-integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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.
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.
Last month marked an important milestone for NICEIC as it celebrated the 60th anniversary since its first inception.
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.
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.
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.
The Government’s new annual energy statistics show that renewable energy sources are replacing coal as mainstream technologies generating power for British homes, offices and factories.
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.
The newly formed Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has laid an amendment in Parliament to the Renewable Heat Incentive to reduce the support for Biomass Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems.
Prime Minister Theresa May has merged the departments of business and energy and appointed Greg Clark as the new Secretary in charge of the newly merged Whitehall ministry.
The UK solar industry hit another huge milestone in May, generating more power than coal for the first time over a full calendar month.
Scotland’s new Energy Minister has given his first address to the country’s renewable energy industry this week.
Nissan has switched on a new solar farm at its biggest manufacturing site in Europe, the latest landmark in the company’s journey towards Intelligent Mobility.
The UK’s first ever council solar bonds, issued by Abundance and Swindon Borough Council, have sold out a month early, setting a benchmark in innovation for local authorities to fund renewable energy and other infrastructure projects and boost the green economy.
As part of WOODCO Energy SA and WES’ continued growth and success with biomass cogeneration products the company has decided to consolidate its position through a single brand name WOODCO.
Professional services consultancy Procorre has reported a significant increase in the number of renewable energy contractor roles in the Middle East during the first quarter of 2016, with engineers particularly in demand.