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REI editor stands down

REI editor Paul Stephen is stepping down from his role after four years with the title.

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Grant UK videos put biomass in the spotlight

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.

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Indian prime minister signs £2bn solar deal

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.

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Amber Rudd admits UK renewable target miss in leaked letter

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.

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New electricity pricing mechanism poses challenges for generators

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.

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AES scoops environmental award

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.

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FiT cuts threaten 70 percent of PV firms, warns NAPIT

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.

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4eco appoint renewables enthusiast

Manufacturer of the ImmerSUN – 4eco- has appointed Ben Mitchell as its new key account manager, following continued growth at the company.

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Solar industry presents £1 rescue plan

The solar industry is putting forward an emergency rescue plan for British solar which will add just £1 to annual energy bills in 2019 as an alternative to the government’s proposed 87 percent cut to the Feed-in Tariff.

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REA seeks policy clarity following Hinkley nuclear deal

The Renewable Energy Association is asking the government to clarify its energy strategy following an agreement between the UK and Chinese governments to build a nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset.

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Windhager expands team

Windhager UK has welcomed eight new members of staff across the company, following an increase in demand for its services.

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Grant UK launch new website

Grant UK has launched a new mobile-friendly website and technical app for trade professionals wanting to access the company’s resources from a smartphone.

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Rural Energy gains premium accreditation

After going through a comprehensive assessment process, Rural Energy says its offering was found to meet high standards thus giving additional assurance to customers that they will receive industry-leading service from a company committed to following best practice guidelines.

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Mark Group collapse renews call for policy rethink

Industry leaders have renewed their call for the government to backtrack on proposals to cut the Feed-in Tariff as two major renewable energy installers enter administration.

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Delta-EE conducts installer industry survey

Delta-ee, a research and consulting company specialising in heat and distributed energy, is carrying out primary research in cooperation with market research agency Accent, on behalf of energy suppliers and equipment manufacturers into the attitudes and experiences of heating industry installers towards domestic renewable technology.