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Dulas extends turbine range
Sanjay Bowry, ceo of Dulas
Dulas has announced the addition of two turbine models to its medium range portfolio (50-500kW).
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Theory of evolution
Solar tracker manufacturer Mechatron has launched the dual axis system ‘D170 evolution’ which it says follows the sun azimuthally (around its vertical axis) and elevationally (around its horizontal axis), making investments in PV plants profitable even without subsidies.
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The answer’s blowing in the wind
Dorset-based small wind turbine and power system manufacturer Ampair today announced the launch of the V2 version of its heliPod and trailorPod hybrid renewable energy generators.Ampair has been manufacturing ‘off the shelf’ hybrid renewable power systems for wind measurement met masts and Lidar for nearly four years and has been exporting its systems worldwide. The systems consist of a blend of micro turbine, PV, fuel cell or propane generator with the appropriate balance being determined by modelling power consumption scenarios with Ampair’s in-house developed simulation software ‘proAmpair’.
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Introducing the HomePlug PHY module
Devolo has announced the launch of its HomePlug PHY modules and solutions for electric vehicle charging.
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Wind row deepens as Davey takes charge
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been forced to clarify government policy following negative remarks from energy minister John Hayes
Energy secretary Ed Davey has been forced to clarify the government’s energy policy following minister John Hayes’ candid criticisms of on-shore wind.
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Dismay at Hayes anti-wind comments
Industry body RenewableUK is calling for ‘urgent clarification’ following press reports in which new energy minister John Hayes heavily criticises onshore wind.
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Short list for £1bn CCS competition announced
Four bidders have been short listed for the next phase of DECC’s £1bn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) competition.
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Solar damages claim swells to £50m
Prospect Law, the legal team spearheading a campaign to recover losses incurred by PV firms during the Feed-in Tariff debacle, says its demand for compensation has reached £50m.
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CTC give heat pump boost to Plumb Center
CTC’s Cliff Arnold
Staff at Plumb Center’s specialist renewables branches are now better equipped to advise customers on heat pumps, thanks to training by manufacturer CTC.
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Specflue impresses APHC
Specflue’s training centre at Sudbury, Suffolk has been given the thumbs up by Ian Pattell, president of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC).
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First minister celebrates energy innovation
The Low Carbon Networks (LCN) Fund has had its progress applauded by politicians and other industry representatives at the organisation’s annual conference – run by Energy Networks Association (ENA).
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Mage Solar expands strategic partnership
In future, Mage Solar will be managing its warehousing and transport activities across the globe with its logistics partner Kuehne + Nagel
German-based provider of PV system components Mage Solar has announced it will be managing its warehousing and transport activities across the globe with its logistics partner Kuehne + Nagel.
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BPEC is on the money
L to R, BPEC chairman Frank Glover, BPEC Charity award winners Martin Biron, John booth, Stephen Dobney, Lee Firth & Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers Charles Yuill
Training and certification provider BPEC says it has donated almost £30,000 to charities which use plumbing to enhance life.
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Sustainability on a budget
Tim Pollard of the Plumb Center addresses last week’s parliamentary reception
Plumb Center has launched an initiative to highlight affordable measures that most households could install to help reduce their utility bills.
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Fronius gets active in energy efficiency
Fronius International has opened the Active Energy Tower at its Austrian HQ which it says is completely heated and cooled without generating any CO2 emissions whatsoever.
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Bringing system cleansing to the small screen
In the frame: Worcester, Bosch Group’s system cleansing video is available to installers via the company’s YouTube channel and website
Worcester, Bosch Group has released a new video to help installers emphasise the benefits of system cleansing to their customers.
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Train and gain
Raising the roof: Flue and chimney supplier Specflue will now offer heat pump and solar thermal installation courses from its training centre in Sudbury
Flue and chimney supplier Specflue has announced the launch of its new solar thermal and heat pump courses for installers.
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Lark Energy completes 3.4MW solar farm
Bird’s-eye view: Lincolnshire-based Lark Energy has led construction of one of the largest solar farms in East Anglia at Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Lincolnshire-based Lark Energy, alongside Posolia UK and Oakapple Renewable Energy, has completed the construction of a 3.4 MW solar farm in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire – one of the first major PV plants in the region.
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Railway station wind turbine gets green light
Clear signal: Greater Manchester’s Horwich Parkway Railway Station has halved its carbon emissions with an 11kW wind turbine
England’s largest railway station wind turbine has begun operating significantly cutting carbon emissions at Horwich Parkway.
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Search for green innovation begins
Renewable energy business network ecoConnect has announced a nationwide call for innovators in green technology to come forward for Cleantech Innovate.
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Heathrow scoops top award
The award recognises the ‘sustainable results’ associated with a new wood fuel system at Heathrow’s new terminal 2 building. The 10MW CHP system will open later in the year and serve T2 once it opens in 2014. The biomass plant will also provide base heating and electricity to terminal 5.
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Cornish installer shortlisted for award
Enact Energy has been recognised for the work it is doing in Cornwall and the South West after being shortlisted for an award at the South West Green Energy Awards.
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In the post
Great support: 8,520 SOL-F anchor posts have been deployed on PV arrays across ten IKEA UK stores
SFS intec’s SOL-F anchor posts have been used to secure 39,000 solar panels across ten IKEA UK stores.
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Green Deal cash back offer announced
The government has announced that cash back will be available to householders in England and Wales who make energy saving home improvements under the Green Deal, from January 2013.