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Members of Caplor Energy’s team attend an Exeter University short course on climate change
The team at Caplor Energy are learning more about the very real threat of global warming by enrolling on Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions, an Exeter University short course.
The South West has announced a further investment of around £535,000 into its marine renewables industry, following the confirmation of funding for a number of projects to drive forward the sector.
Industry leaders are united in their disappointment at the EU Commission’s announcement not to impose binding renewable energy targets on a national level.
The EU commission today announced an EU wide legally binding renewable energy target of 27 percent by 2030.
Ecobuild 2014 is heading to London’s ExCeL from 4-6 March, and installers will want to make a bee line for Plumb Center’s Practical Installer Arena, which is being opened by star of BBC1’s Countryfile, Julia Bradbury.
Oklahoma-based wind turbine manufacturer Bergey has partnered with UFW, the renewable energy division of DCC PLC, to distribute its 6kW turbine model.
Kingspan has launched a fully-funded solar energy solution to enable more businesses to benefit from lower electricity costs.
Lightsource has announced plans to create 100 new jobs in 2014 due to continued growth in the commercial PV sector.
Rural Energy md Paul Clark
Rural Energy reports that its biomass boilers are among the first in the UK to pass emissions tests set by Ofgem.
Krannich Solar has announced the return of its ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ events which go back on the road at the end of January.
Consumers employing an NICEIC contractor can now benefit from the organisation’s Platinum Promise.
BPEC has launched its new look website – www.bpec.org.uk
Mitsubishi Electric has uploaded two new online videos to promote the benefits of renewable heat pump technology for both homeowners and landlords.
Martin Dowley, managing director of 7 Energy
Shrewsbury-based Energy 7 reports a significant hike in sales, reflecting national figures which revealed more than 800 MW of renewable heat has been installed in the last two years.
South Korean brand Hyundai has added its PV modules to Waxman Energy’s product portfolio.
The first apprenticeship dedicated to wind turbine installation and commissioning has been launched to help the government meet its renewable energy targets by the end of the decade.
Biomass fuel company Forest Fuels and plant grower Earley Ornamentals are holding a free information event for businesses seeking a better understanding of the green fuel.
Dimplex has once again taken to the green to sponsor the Legends Charity Golf Day, helping to raise thousands of pounds for three charities.
Danfoss is inviting tradespeople who are new to the renewables sector to learn more about heat pumps at the company’s free ‘introduction to heat pumps’ course.
Regen SW and four Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) have called on government to require all large renewable energy projects to have a formal plan for creating local jobs.
TV and radio presenter Julia Bradbury will open Plumb Center’s Practical Installer Arena, at Ecobuild 2014 in March.
Perhaps best known for presenting BBC1’s Countryfile, other credits include BBC1’s Watchdog, Animal Roadshow and Kill It, Cook It, Eat It.
The government has granted final planning permission for a large industrial base in Eastern England to support the offshore wind industry.
The Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) has made its latest investment of £1.7m in three companies.
Biomass fuel producer Edge Renewables is calling on the government to clarify restrictions on using infected wood, amid increased efforts to fight diseases such as Ash Dieback.