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Firefly Solar Generators acquired by CCL Energy Group

CCL Energy Group, one of the UK’s largest distributors of renewable energy systems, has acquired Firefly Solar Generators in a move which will increase group turnover to almost £30 million and pave the way for major expansion.

Opinion

How installers can tap into the renewable rewards of air source heat pumps

Richard Paine, Product Manager for Domestic Heating and Renewables at Daikin UK, discusses the reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive and how installers, with the support and tools offered by leading manufacturers, can reap the rewards of renewable air source heat pump technology. The long awaited reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) were announced in December 2016 with the changes expected to be implemented later this year. Widely welcomed by the heating industry, revisions made to the RHI ensure it effectively addresses long-term decarbonisation while offering value for money for consumers of renewable heating. The reforms also support supply chain growth, challenging the market to deliver.

Product

Kensa boosts heat pump market with Evo series

Manufactured in Cornwall, the new Evo ground source heat pump series builds upon Kensa’s eighteen years of experience designing heat pumps specifically for British properties.

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Dulas powers up water works with hydro installation

Dulas, a leading renewable energy advisor, has announced the completion of a 70kW hydro retrofit project at Mynydd Llandygai in North Wales. The work, which took place inside the existing water treatment works at the site, adds to the 12MW of operation and maintenance services Dulas currently provides on behalf of Welsh Water, a utility that delivers water and sewerage services to homes and businesses throughout Wales.

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Graham launches smart technology guide

Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has launched a handy new guide dedicated to smart and connected technology – including heating controls, smart lighting and security systems. The products featured can be used alone or integrated into a whole house solution depending on the needs of the homeowner.

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Analysts reveal huge surge in renewable energy investment

Investment in renewable energy rose from £3.1 billion to a record £6.6 billion in 2016, according to data gathered for UK law firm TLT’s Renewable Energy Finance report with industry analysts Clean Energy Pipeline (CEP).

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New renewable energy brand promises to take on the Big 6

A new digital energy brand has launched with a promise to revolutionise the sector. Pure Planet – a 100% renewable energy supplier for the British market – is the brainchild of the team that founded Virgin Mobile and went onto run Orange, T-Mobile and form EE.

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Daikin UK launches new Central London office

Daikin UK has officially opened a new office in central London, offering customers improved project and application support within the buoyant Greater London market.

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Sustainable Energy Association appoints new Chief Executive

The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has announced that Lesley Rudd has taken over as Chief Executive from Dave Sowden, who has now returned to work part time following a period of recovery from illness.

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