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Nu stat range
Nu-Heat has launched a new, wider range of thermostats to meet the more sophisticated needs of its heating systems.
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Redlands acquires technology from Schott Solar
Redland, part of the Monier Group, says it has strengthened its position as the leading technology provider for the interface between PV products and pitched roofs by acquiring Schott Solar’s InDaX technology for the manufacture of roof integrated photovoltaics.
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Homes in Halifax benefit from £110,000 fuel poverty funding
(Left to right) Chris Sowerbutts (CES), Tom Miskell (Together Housing Group) and Kevin Drake (Northern Gas Networks) on site at Stansfield Close, Halifax.
More than 100 households inHalifaxwill soon be enjoying warmer homes and lower energy bills thanks to a £110,000 fuel poverty project which is now underway.
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RHPP community scheme up and running
The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) Communities Scheme is open to applications.
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Plumbase gets van-tastic
Kevin Hoad (left) and Andy Gribble (centre) present Jonathan Baldwin with his new Mitsubishi L200 4Work van
Heating merchants Plumbase has announced the winner of its national competition to win a brand new Mitsubishi L200 4Work van. Eastbourne-based plumber Jonathan Baldwin scooped the prize worth over £16,000.
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DECC low carbon fund opens for applications
Climate change minister Greg Barker says the fund will help innovators get their ideas off the drawing board
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced a large injection of cash into the development of low carbon technologies with the creation of a £16m fund for entrepreneurs.
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Putting your money where your mouth is
Kit Beazley, head of finance at Triodos Bank, and Hannah Spungin of Solarsense on the roof of the bank’s headquarters in Bristol
Rooftop solar panels are helping drive down carbon emissions at the Bristol headquarters of one of the UK’s most sustainable banks ensuring its offices are among the country’s greenest.
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Seeing is believing
Two South Wales-based renewable energy specialists have collaborated on a demonstration project, involving a Danfoss heat pump, which they hope will help to dispel popular myths about the limitations of renewable systems.
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LSE does the sums on PV
The London School of Economics (LSE) has thrown its weight behind the continued financial case for solar whilst also boosting its green credentials by investing £135,000 in a renewable energy project.
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Dulas strengthens wind business
Dulas Ltd has acquired Scotland-based wind monitoring and equipment supplier Chillwind in order to enhance its own wind energy business.
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Nextgen announces speaker lineup
Some of the leading companies, entrepreneurs and policy makers in the cleantech sector are among the headline speakers at nextgen. Held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on 10-11 October, the speaker programme will feature dozens of presentations and topical panel discussions in six seminar theatres at various locations across the show floor.
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REAL scheme faces fresh criticisms
The administrators of the Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd scheme (REAL) have been using an investigative journalist to carry out company audits and compliance checks on its behalf, according to ClickGreen.
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Wattson monitors brings energy efficiency to Leicestershire
Stuart Dainton of Village Power CIC
The Leicestershire village of North Kilworth is the latest place to benefit from an energy efficiency drive aided by Wattson energy monitors.
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Introducing…. the SW 196 Vario Poly
SolarWorld has just released its newest module to the UK market – the SW 196 Vario Poly.
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SGS Trade open new warehouse
SGS Trade’s managing director Gabriel Wondrausch at the company’s new 10,000 sq ft distribution centre
Renewable energy product distributors SGS Trade has opened a 10,000 sq ft warehouse in Exeter from which it will distribute more than 10MWp of equipment per year.
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Solfex launches online warranty registration
Solfex has launched a new online warranty registration system for its solar thermal systems and collectors.
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Hutchinson aids Olympic green legacy
UK engineering firm Hutchinson Engineering has played its part in securing a green legacy for the London 2012 Olympics.
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University of Glamorgan partners with GB-Sol
GB-Sol’s managing director Bruce Cross
The University of Glamorgan will be partnering with PV manufacturers GB-Sol as part of their latest research project to develop what it calls ‘the next generation of battery pack’.
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The TRITEC TRI-CELL
It is now possible to use generated solar energy even when the sun isn’t shining, says TRITEC following with the launch of TRI-CELL, a storage system for solar power.
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Commercial SolarLoans now available from Engensa
Only weeks after being made available to domestic customers, Engensa has now extended its SolarLoan to UK businesses.
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Industry calls for end to distorted market
Members of the renewables industry have today called publicly on the government to end what it calls ‘distortions in the commercial market for renewable heating’ by allowing air to water heat pumps to compete on equal terms with other sources of renewable heat.
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Mitsubishi Electric creates Green Gateway videos
Mitsubishi Electric has produced two new videos exploring the concept behind Green Deal and why heat pump technology is an attractive alternative to traditional forms of heating as part of its ‘Green Gateway Philosophy’.
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Suntech appoints new CEO
Suntech’s new ceo David King
International PV manufacturer Suntech has announced the appointment of David King as its chief executive officer. Dr Zhengrong Shi will serve as executive chairman of the board and chief strategy officer.
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Shoreheat and Plumbase join forces
Aidan Ogle, Sparesbase business development director
Solar and heating parts stockists Shoreheat has announced its integration with Plumbase. Shoreheat’s 19 branches and distribution centre will be rebranded Sparesbase as part of the initiative which will receive investment from its parent company.