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Heavy duty

Bahco heavy duty Impact Wrench with twin hammer engine

Bahco says its range of more than 12,000 hand and cutting tools now includes an enlarged assortment designed for use in heavy duty bolting environments across a span of industries, including the renewable energy sector. Bahco’s heavy duty bolting range includes: Adjustable wrenches: heavy duty types available with standard or side nut adjustment, wider and [...]

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The right switch

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Santon Switchgear has launched its new and improved DC isolator range. The Silios D Safety Switch operates at 16A, 25A and 32A up to 1000V. Using a snap-action mechanism, the Silios D has room for two safety switches and is available in black and red.

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The simple life

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BRE has developed software to help simplify energy performance certificate (EPC) and Green Deal assessments. The core of the software comprises three modules for domestic energy assessors (DEA) and Green Deal advisors (GDA). One module is a pre-assessment tool that gives the industry a new method for conducting Green Deal pre-assessment. The tool is designed [...]

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Remote control

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SOREL has launched apps for remote control of solar thermal controllers via smartphone and tablet. The next step of its ‘SOREL Connect’ network concept, the new generation of solar thermal controllers TDC and the system controller XHCC have been equipped with an Ethernet connection and CAN-Bus to make them network-ready. The corresponding software is about [...]

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Hanwha Q-CELLS launch G3 modules

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Germany-based Hanwha Q CELLS has announced the newest generation of its high-end modules; Q.PEAK-G3 and Q.PRO-G3. According to the company, the 60-cell G3 modules offer an outstanding performance of up to 275 Wp, combined with an innovative anti-reflection technology and tension-resistant frame design. The monocrystalline Q.PEAK-G3 as well as the polycrystalline Q.PRO-G3 modules are also [...]

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Kingspan relaunches Sol-Air

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Kingspan Insulated Panels has re-launched the Sol-Air solar air heating system. Previously known as EnergiPanel, Sol-Air absorbs incident solar radiation and converts it into heat energy, warming air to be pumped through a building’s heating system. Aimed at significantly reducing a building’s carbon emissions, Kingspan says that Sol-Air can also help deliver LEED and BREEAM [...]

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The year of innovation

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Fronius says that 2013 is the year of innovations such as its String Control 250/30 string monitoring system. According to the company, the Fronius String Control 250/30 DCD DF has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of central inverters. With a current carrying capacity of 250 A and maximum input voltage of 1,000 V, [...]

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Payback time

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Alphatronix has launched a brand new version of iSolarPayback for iPhone and iPad. This PV yield calculating app now features compliance with the new MCS2012 regulations. According to Alphatronix, iSolarPayback now allows users to select an MCS-defined region by postal town with easy-to-use input screens and covers the whole of the UK. A new feature available [...]

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Top tips

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Sibert Solar has added the full range of Redtip products to its portfolio including the new Hookstop. Designed to save time when installing on flat-tile type roofs, the Hookstop is said to allow installers to stand on roof hooks or mounting rails without breaking tiles underneath.  The patented UV rubber shock-absorbing pad replaces more fragile [...]

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The right track

SKFC144 - Solar Linear Actuators

SKF Solutions has launched the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60 and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 tracking systems for solar PV. According to the company, the trackers increase the energy production from one 58 m2 solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year which equates to a reduction of 4.4 tonnes CO2/year. Markus Behn, global business development manager for SKF [...]

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  • Featured Event

    • energyefficiencyexhibitions

      Sep

      10

      2013

      The Energy Efficiency Exhibitions

      10 September Westpoint Arena, Exeter 12 September Ricoh Arena, Coventry 17 September Metro Arena, Newcastle 19 September Highland Centre, Edinburgh [...]

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  • Product Reviews

    • Bahco heavy duty Impact Wrench with twin hammer engine Heavy duty

      Bahco says its range of more than 12,000 hand and cutting tools now includes an enlarged assortment designed for use [...]

    • santon The right switch

      Santon Switchgear has launched its new and improved DC isolator range. The Silios D Safety Switch operates at 16A, 25A [...]