Opinion
RHI – getting the right product
Robert Burke, HETAS, discuss current progress made under the domestic RHI
Opinion
Current affairs
By guest columnist Bill Wright, head of energy solutions, Electrical Contractors’ Association
Opinion
The generation game
Steve Pester, BRE, lifts the lid on the NSC’s latest exciting research collaboration with the UK MET Office
Opinion
Pollard’s Patter
Keeping up with changes in government policies and regulations can be a full time job on occasion, which makes it rather difficult for those of us who already have a full time job.
News
Generation meter placement and FiTs
Following discussions with Energy UK and the FiT Licensees, MCS has been made aware of an issue surrounding the placement of generation meters for FiTs eligible installations
During the two yearly physical meter reads carried out by the FiT Licensees it has become apparent that a large number of generation meters have been installed in loft spaces which would be considered a non-conformity against the MCS installation standard MIS 3002. MCS is clear in its Metering Guidance document and reference in both MIS 3002 and the PV Guide that:
Opinion
Talking point
Zenex Solar’s managing director Liz macFarlane
Liz MacFarlane, Zenex Solar, looks ahead to next month’s Solar Energy UK exhibition at the NEC
Opinion
Two minutes with… Kensa
Q: Who are you?
Simon Lomax, managing director of the Kensa Group and chairman of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association.
Opinion
Essential marketing tips from NAPIT
NAPIT offers helpful advice to installers on how to make the most of your business on a budget, focusing on four business necessities; websites, social media, networking and branding.
Opinion
Q&A – Solfex
Q: What have you got planned for the rest of 2014?
We intend to grow our online sales activities for most of our product groups, and with the launch of our new photovoltaic kit builder this month, customers will be able to design a PV system in six simple clicks of a button, the inverter size and mountings will automatically be matched according to the installation requirements and then the system can be ordered on the customer’s account for next day delivery.
News
Edmundson launches Greentech
Edmundson Electrical and Electric Center have today launched the Greentech brand at 21 locations across the UK.
News
Worcester throws weight behind Gas Safety Week
Worcester, Bosch Group will be supporting Gas Safety Week with an installer-led social media campaign following the reported success of last year’s campaign.