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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 ...
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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 ...
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Solarcentury achieves MCS 012 certification first with BRE Global
Solarcentury has achieved a certification first under the new MCS 012 requirements for roof-integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Renewable energy outstrips coal in new official UK electricity figures
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 ...
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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 ...
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Surprise cut to renewable heat support threatens £140m of low-carbon energy investment
The newly formed Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has laid an amendment in Parliament to the Renewable Heat Incentive to reduce the ...
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Greg Clark appointed new Energy Secretary
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 ...
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Solar generates 50% more than coal in record-breaking month
The UK solar industry hit another huge milestone in May, generating more power than coal for the first time over a full calendar month.
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Scotland’s new Energy Minister gives first address to renewables sector
Scotland’s new Energy Minister has given his first address to the country’s renewable energy industry this week.
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Nissan switches on solar farm to power UK car production
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 ...
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UK’s first council solar bonds creates blueprint for local authority energy projects
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 ...
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Wood Energy Solutions renamed as WOODCO
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 ...
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Demand for renewables engineers on the rise in Middle East
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 ...
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UK ranks high in global renewables table despite subsidy cuts
The UK has been ranked the country with the fourth highest investment in renewable energy, despite a series of significant cuts to green subsidies over ...
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Strong renewable energy growth creates record job numbers
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has today released its annual statistical publication which has revealed record employment levels in 2015, but warned of the future impact ...
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Rural Energy becomes UK’s first Bosch CHP-certified partner
Rural Energy, a nationwide provider of low carbon solutions and full turnkey project management has become the first company in the UK to complete the ...
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Vaillant encourages installers to Fit it, Spot it, Win it
With the summer of sport about to kick off, Vaillant is giving installers the chance to win a luxury trip with Barcelona FC tickets as ...
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Attractiveness of UK renewables sector hits all-time low
A combination of historic energy policy announcements that are now making their impact felt and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the role of renewables in the UK’...
