News
Wuxi Suntech files for bankruptcy
Wuxi Suntech, the main operating subsidiary of Chinese PV manufacturer Suntech Power, has filed for bankruptcy – just two years after being named the World’s largest producer of solar panels.
News
PV installation rates on the rise
The latest PV installation figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) indicate that installed capacity has hit a rate of 7MW a week, for the first time in three months.
News
Triodos Renewables buys 10MW windfarm
Triodos Renewables today announces the joint acquisition of a 49.8 per cent stake in Ransonmoor windfarm in Cambridgeshire. Triodos Renewables, together with Triodos Renewables Europe Fund, bought the shares from Fenpower ltd which owns the windfarm.
News
Renusol QMS granted certification
Stefan Liedtke, managing director of Renusol GmbH
Mounting systems manufacturer Renusol has received European certification ISO 9001 for its quality management system.
News
Industry slams ‘budget from last century’
Members of the industry have criticised chancellor George Osborne for not doing enough in the 2013 budget to stimulate investment in renewable technologies.
News
Nominations open for Energy Efficiency Awards
Designed to inspire industry to greater heights, the Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards are returning to the Ricoh Arena this September.
News
No risk of EU duties, say WINAICO
PV manufacturer WINAICO has today reassured installers and suppliers that its Taiwanese-sourced modules will not be subject to any EU tariffs which may be applied to Chinese firms exporting to Europe.
Product
Weight loss
Trina Solar has today announced a new frame design across its full range of 72-cell monocrystalline and 60-cell polycrystalline modules. The frame thickness has been reduced from 40mm to 35mm, with products becoming immediately available.
News
Kensa increase market share
The BSRIA reports showed that Kensa’s market position grew from 6-10 per cent in 2011, to 21-25 per cent in 2012 and indicated Kensa to be the only heat pump manufacturer to have increasing sales in 2012, with all remaining companies remaining stationary or decreasing their market share.
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Plumb Center get government mention
Simon Allan (renewables director, Plumb Center), Greg Barker (climate change secretary), and Tim Pollard (head of sustainability, Plumb Center)
The government has applauded the work Plumb Center is doing on Green Deal, which will help put more money in installers’ pockets.
News
REA sets out hope for 2013 budget
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has set its stall for what it hopes chancellor George Osborne will deliver for the sector in this afternoon’s budget.
Product
Gems launch new sensor range
Gems has launched a new series of sensors for harsh environments.
Product
Cold war
Recent arctic weather has reminded people with solar thermal heating systems that their solar panels need to be treated well and regularly maintained around the year if they are to continue to provide around 50 per cent of the hot water the home needs during the year, says Sentinel.
News
Budget must address renewable investment, says Green Energy boss
With the 2013 Budget due tomorrow (Wednesday 20 March), members of the industry have called on the government to prioritise investment in renewable energy as a way to kick start the economy and put the UK on course to meet in 2020 carbon emissions targets.
Opinion
Talking point
Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar discusses the winning ways of the renewables sector
Opinion
Two minutes with Hugh Taylor
Who are you?
Hugh Taylor, business development director at Applied Sustainable Energy
Opinion
Learning curve
With the Green Deal officially launched, Brett Pearson, formerly Ecoskies, outlines the opportunities this scheme can bring.
Opinion
Calling for back up
Bob Long, engineer at Eco Innovate and heat pump trouble shooter, continues his series of articles focusing on installation issues with this technology
Opinion
History in the making
Steve Pester, BRE, is delighted to see a government minister put his energy into the new solar guide
Opinion
Forward motion
Bill Hull, head of the Green Deal team and partner at law firm TLT, has advised on the development of the Green Deal scheme. He looks at the Green Deal and asks – how it is progressing?
News
Guiding light
This month, in its regular column, MCS looks at the publication of the new PV Guide and Updated MIS 3002
News
EPIA sets PV industry priorities
Solar industry leaders have gathered in Brussels for the Annual General Meeting of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) to identify challenges and set clear priorities for the coming years.
Product
REHAU launches new manifold
REHAU launched a new RAUGEO Click modular manifold system at Ecobuild which it says combines large volume and fast connection with complete onsite flexibility.
Product
Stay in control
Grant UK launched an array of new control solutions at Ecobuild in March, designed to optimise the efficiency of home heating. The range incorporates weather compensation, sequence controllers, zone pumps and low loss headers.