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With the raft of new technologies aimed at reducing bills and energy usage, the government is aiming to get close to two million installations in place by 2020, so there is a big market there for any installer company looking to get involved, says MCS.
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Finian Parrick, managing director at Zero Carbon Future
44 social housing projects have today been awarded a share of £3.2million by DECC to get renewable heating into the homes of over a thousand social housing tenants across Great Britain.
Raising the roof: Flue and chimney supplier Specflue will now offer heat pump and solar thermal installation courses from its training centre in Sudbury
Flue and chimney supplier Specflue has announced the launch of its new solar thermal and heat pump courses for installers.
Plumb Center is to open what it says is Scotland’s first renewable training academy.
PV distributor Segen has announced it will add a range of Samsung eco heating systems to its product portfolio.
Segen is launching an extensive range of solar thermal equipment from Dimplex.
A selection of the latest training opportunities in the world of renewables.
Chartered Accountants Haines Watts has teamed up with green technology specialist, Dodds Limited, to deliver a seminar to business about the benefits of ‘going green’ at Hull’s premier and award winning landmark, The Deep.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has today published consultation documents for the introduction of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive.
The MCZ Group’s RED brand has seen a number of its products gain MCS accreditation.
Plumbase Crowborough store manager Mark Taylor in front of the new Ecobase showroom
Ecobase has launched its first UK store in Crowborough, East Sussex.
Ultima Solar has announced the launch of technology which it says will take over from traditional hot water heaters and existing solar thermal systems to deliver truly affordable hot water.
MCS is pleased to announce that we are now working in partnership with Renewable Energy Installer magazine. Supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), MCS has been developed over the past four years as an industry-led scheme. As such, we will be using this monthly column to keep you up to date with what is happening within the scheme, any important policy and legislative issues, what’s happening within industry, and any important technical updates. Renewable Energy Installer magazine is a well read and respected industry publication, so we are pleased to be able to work alongside them in this manner.
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Mike Lowes, md of Renewable Solutions UK
Impressive CV: Roy Oxley joins Waxman’s training team following a 30 year career in electrical training and installation
Waxman Training Academy is strengthening its team with the appointment of Roy Oxley.
The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) Communities Scheme is open to applications.
Two South Wales-based renewable energy specialists have collaborated on a demonstration project, involving a Danfoss heat pump, which they hope will help to dispel popular myths about the limitations of renewable systems.
Solfex has launched a new online warranty registration system for its solar thermal systems and collectors.
Solfex says its Installer Partner Program has begun to gather pace with no shortage of applicants.
Paul Hutchens, managing director of Eco2Solar, Jeff Baker, business development manager from The Construction Training Centre and Ryan Mee, sales and operations director of Eco2Solar
Kidderminster-based Eco2Solar is celebrating after scooping an accolade at this year’s West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards 2012.
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies has launched a range of technical guides for renewable installers to use as a reference when pricing, sizing and installing technologies.
Heating specialist Vaillant has thrown its weight behind a new venture from Dorset-based A P Chant.
CoolSky, the Newtownards-based manufacturer of solar energy controllers, has partnered with Apricus Solar in a joint venture, to market solar water heating systems in key European markets. In addition, CoolSky will provide technical support for Apricus Solar’s systems in Europe.
