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Europe’s largest solar PV brand, REC, has drafted an open letter to delegates of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris to call for increased support of renewable energy as part of any planet-saving agreement.
Ten leading businesses, including Tesco, BT, and M&S, have written to David Cameron on the eve before a crucial climate summit asking for stable policies and adequate funding to support Britain’s clean energy sector.
The renewable energy industry has given a mixed response to details of the Government’s Spending Review that included sizeable funding for the Renewable Heat Incentive.
Ofgem has announced funding of £62.8 million for nine innovation projects as part of its revolutionary innovation competition to deliver a smarter energy network for consumers.
Industry chiefs have revealed more than 20,000 solar industry jobs could be lost if Government plans for extreme subsidy cuts go through.
Two charities have each received a cheque for £500 from Mitsubishi Electric, after Abel Environmental Services (AES) scooped one the manufacturer’s special awards.
The Renewable Energy Association has put forward its top 10 wishlist to support renewables, ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review
Earthwise Products has appointed PV Kits Direct as a new distributor of the SOLiC 200.
Potential renewables customers are being urged to act now, in order to avoid an increase in VAT expected in April 2016.
Subsidies for solar are 22 times less than the general public perceive, according to a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Solar Trade Association.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd has been condemned by the renewables sector for an over-reliance on fossil fuels in her plans for the UK’s future energy mix.
REI editor Paul Stephen is stepping down from his role after four years with the title.
Glasgow Science Centre is counting down to the launch of Powering the Future – a £1.5m exhibition focusing on the future of energy supply in the UK.
Grant UK has created a trio of videos focusing on the installation of a Spira biomass boiler from the perspective of both the homeowner and installer.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has signed £10bn worth of trade deals on his recent UK visit, including £2bn of investment in India by Lightsource Renewable Energy.
HETAS has joined a growing list of organisations committed to raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide.
BPEC chairman Frank Glover
BPEC has begun its search for next year’s recipients of the Life Award, Support Fund and Sport Award.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd is facing damaging accusations that she ‘misled’ the public, following a letter leaked to the Ecologist predicting the UK’s imminent failure to meet legally-binding renewable targets.
The new electricity market pricing system coming into effect today (Thursday 5th November) will place even more responsibility on generators to improve the management of their supply imbalances or face much higher pricing penalties.
Polygrid has begun fundraising for a second PV array to benefit impoverished communities in the Philippines.
Renewable energy has overtaken coal as the third largest contributor to UK electricity generation, according to a report from energy data specialist EnAppSys.
L-R Matt and Trevor Bell receive the award from Martin Fahey
Abel Environmental Services has been awarded a special Green Gateway Award by Mitsubishi Electric for its work installing low carbon technologies.
NAPIT trade association chairman, Frank Bertie
NAPIT is urging the government to urgently revise proposals to cut the Feed-in Tariff by 87 percent, which it says will cripple the industry.
Manufacturer of the ImmerSUN – 4eco- has appointed Ben Mitchell as its new key account manager, following continued growth at the company.