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isoenergy owner, Compro Investments, acquires Marlec

Marlec Renewable Power is the oldest renewables company in the UK having been founded in 1978, and now also enjoys an international reputation and distribution network. It specialises in the design, manufacture and sale of micro wind turbines and the distribution of advanced solar PV technology. The company is known for a number of branded products. Its wind turbines are supplied to the marine sector as well as powering rail and road signage often in conjunction with its PV technology.

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Industry reaction: offshore wind farms to power every home in UK

Boris Johnson has pledged that offshore wind farms will be powering every home in the country by 2030. We explore reactions from the industry to Boris’ plan to help the UK “build back greener”, announcing £160m to upgrade ports and factories for building turbines in Scotland, Wales, Teesside and Humber.

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BEIS PAT 2020: Strong support shown for renewable energy

The Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT) survey looks into public attitudes towards Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) policies including climate change, artificial intelligence, workers’ rights and much more.

Opinion

What are the next steps when it comes to renewable energy?

The climate is changing in many ways, with global warming being a particular concern for scientists, NES recruits renewable energy specialists across the world. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), greenhouse gases are largely responsible for the warming of the planet, which explains why renewable energy has become such a topic of importance in recent years.

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Government to invest £246m in battery storage technology

Anesco, the UK’s leading provider of utility-scale energy storage solutions, has welcomed government plans for a more flexible energy system and the news that the Government is to invest £246m in the advancement of battery storage technology.

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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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Renusol refines its mounting system for flat roofs

Newly acquired Renusol has launched its optimised FS10-EW system for mounting photovoltaic systems on flat roofs without penetration. Thanks to the innovative screw connection and the lightweight but high-tensile design, modules with a 10° inclination with an east/west orientation can be easily installed on any flat roof.

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Trials of SOLARWATT MyReserve start in UK and Ireland

Trials of MyReserve, the revolutionary battery storage system manufactured by SOLARWATT, have begun in the UK and Ireland ahead of a planned April launch. Two SOLARWATT distribution partners have installed the system at customers’ premises and report positive results as they continue to monitor performance.

Opinion

How will Brexit affect the UK’s relationship with the EU’s renewable energy plans?

Although the result of the Brexit vote has questioned the efficacy of future research into climate change, green energy sources continue to be growing continually in spite of this. Sourced through online platforms, 147 gigawatts of renewable energy were generated in 2015; and this is set to continue and even rise in growth. In 2015, $130bn were invested in fuels that were seen as an alternative to coal and gas-fired modes of energy consumption. Furthermore, from the total amount of electricity produced globally, renewable sources contributed 10.3% of this overall amount.

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Large-scale solar PV schemes face funding crisis, STA warns

A detailed new analysis shows that the standard method for financing large scale solar PV schemes in the UK is no longer economically viable. An estimated two-thirds of the UK’s 12GW solar capacity has been built using this method – known as ‘Power Purchase Agreements’ – where solar farms or large commercial rooftops contract to sell their power to a third party.

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New ‘PowerBox’ all-in-one system delivers power to remote sites

The new ‘PowerBox’ from Leading Edge Power is an all-in-one power source, fitted neatly into a pallet-sized box, providing power for equipment installed on remote sites with no mains electricity. Equipment ranges from radio repeater stations and security cameras to emergency power for Disaster Relief and remote weather monitoring equipment (LIDAR).

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Launch of new company specialising in refurbished wind turbines

A new company specializing in the planning, procurement and installation of refurbished wind turbines has opened for trading in Machynlleth, Wales. The company will be supporting community groups and farmers in finding and installing the right refurbished turbine for their project.

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SOLARWATT appoints Wind & Sun distribution partner as demand rises

SOLARWATT, the leading German pioneer of high-performance dual-glass solar PV energy production and storage systems, has appointed Wind & Sun as a distributor in its expansion aimed at bringing advanced renewable-energy generation and management systems to homes across the UK.

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New report finds huge variations in renewable energy progress across England

Renewable power now provides 19 percent of England’s electricity – but take up varies hugely across the country – according to a new publication “Renewable energy: A local progress report for England”. The report, by renewable experts Regen SW, is the most detailed analysis to date of the progress of renewable energy in England.

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Dulas helps landowner maximise wind energy potential

Dulas, a leading independent renewable energy advisor, has successfully ensured the progression and completion of a 100kW wind turbine project in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. Dulas worked directly with the landowner throughout the initial phases, identifying a suitable turbine for the site, before guiding the project through planning and consents.

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Greg Clark appointed new Energy Secretary

Prime Minister Theresa May has merged the departments of business and energy and appointed Greg Clark as the new Secretary in charge of the newly merged Whitehall ministry.

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UK ranks high in global renewables table despite subsidy cuts

The UK has been ranked the country with the fourth highest investment in renewable energy, despite a series of significant cuts to green subsidies over the past year, according to the findings of a new analysis report.