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NIBE extends cashback offer in line with RHPP

NIBE has announced that it is to extend its own cashback offer on renewable heating technologies until March 31 2014 in line with DECC’s decision to reinstate the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) for the same period.

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Worcester offers installers chance to win driving day

Following the launch of its new series of Greenstore single coil (SC) mains pressure unvented hot water storage cylinders, Worcester, Bosch Group is offering installers the chance to win one of five Silverstone Challenge Days.

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£8m biogas plant nears completion

A new £8m anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Durham is nearing completion as the project enters its final stage, reports installers Emerald Biogas.

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MPC calls for enhanced RHPP

The Micropower Council (MPC) has lent its support to an STA-led campaign which calls on the government to increase the voucher amounts available under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP).

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The right track

SKF Solutions has launched the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60 and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 tracking systems for solar PV.

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Seeing is believing

Green Energy Options is releasing a new touchscreen display and personalised online service – energynote.

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July FiT rates announced

Ofgem has confirmed the Feed-in Tariff rates for solar PV starting from July 01 2013.

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STA speaks out against China dumping tariffs

The STA has joined with eight other solar trade associations from across Europe in sending an open letter to European trade commissioner Karel De Gucht, expressing deep concerns from across the industry about the potential outcome of the European Commission’s anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese solar manufacturers.

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Public support for renewables rises

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published the results of its fifth public tracking survey, which seeks to gauge public attitutes to renewable energy.

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ELFOPack by Clivet

The ELFOSystem Housing is based on the concept of an ‘all-in-one’ air source heat pump unit designed to cover the needs of heating, cooling, hot water, ventilation and heat recovery in multi-occupancy residential buildings.

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Waxman enlarges LG module range

Waxman Energy is delighted to announce the introduction of the new LG 285 Mono X Neon module into its range.

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Wyke Farms shortlisted for BusinessGreen award

Prime minister David Cameron visits Wyke Farms’ biogas facility Cheese producer and milk processor Wyke Farms has been shortlisted for a BusinessGreen Leaders Award in the Company of the Year category.

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SunGift to stock BenQ Sunforte 320W modules

SunGift Trade is now taking orders for BenQ SunForte 320 Watt modules which, it says, generate more power per square meter than any other module available from a UK distributor.

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Free training day for PV installers

Scott Oldfield, distribution manager, SunGift Trade Experts from manufacturers K2, SolarMax and Trina Solar will all be on hand on 15 May to deliver free training sessions for solar PV installers.

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Trustmark warns consumers to be vigilant of Green Deal fraudsters

Trustmark, the government endorsed quality mark signposting consumers to tradesmen, has welcomed Action Fraud’s warning about doorstep fraudsters using the Green Deal to con homeowners, and is urging consumers to be wary of uninvited tradesmen and always check the credentials of any firm to ensure they are approved and reputable.

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Larkfleet leads by example

Solar PV panels being installed on the roof at Deepings Building & Plumbing Supplies in 2012. Lincolnshire-based Larkfleet Group (which includes PV installers Lark Energy) has installed solar PV on the roof of its own premises at Larkfleet House in Bourne and Spitfire Park in Market Deeping.

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Wind of change

Kingspan Wind is launching its new KW15 wind turbine, details of which will be made public at the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, 22-23 May 2013.