RURAL Mexican communities are looking forward powering their houses using the sun’s power thanks to a new energy bill.
The announcement came after the Mexican government finally approved amendments to the country’s renewable energy bill aimed at promoting rooftop PV at public schools.
Not only will the education centres benefit from a free and...
JAPAN has seen a huge soar in the sale of solar PV panels.
Sales of the renewable energy devises rose by 146.9% in the last quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011 according to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association.
Ever since the Fukushima disaster in 2011 there has been a clear trend in the rising interest in renewable energy in...
IT WAS once buzzing with the sound of Lancaster bombers and Hawker Hurricanes but now this noise will come from electricity as a World War II airfield is converted into the UK’s largest solar farm.
The project at RAF Wymeswold Airfield, a 150-acre site near Loughborough in Leicestershire, could create enough energy to power 7,000 homes.
The £35...
FOR MANY people improving the energy efficiency of their home is a huge concern as gas and electricity bills creep higher and higher.
There are many ways this can be done, and a new government initiative, called the Green Deal, will allow people to install measures, such as solar PV panels, to help them.
Though many seem confused about The Green...
On June 21st delegates from all corners of the carbon reduction industry gathered at the Grange Hotel for Base London. The guest list included a number of VIPs, so even though I wore a brand new suit I was not the most dapper gent in attendance.
Opening Plenary
A breakfast of pastries was followed by an opening plenary. It was delivered by...
Chris Broadbent is Director of Training at BRE, one of the major research and training centres for sustainability in the UK. Just before going onstage to deliver a talk on Green Deal accreditation, Chris agreed to an interview about BRE’s involvement, and what in his opinion needs to happen for the policy to be a success.
The Green Deal has been...
With another cut to the feed-in tariff due on August 1, our advice is move now. You have until then to benefit from a 21pkW rate – and a possible 10% ROI – for 25 years.
On August 1st 2012 the solar PV feed-in tariff will drop once again, from 21pkW to 16pkW. This 23% drop represents a deadline: although after the deadline you’ll still be able to...
The Renewable Heat Incentive is a government funded scheme providing ongoing financial support to owners of sustainable energy generators to help towards the high costs of equipment purchase, installation and maintenance. At present, the scheme targets commercial properties, charities and public organisations only.
Original tariffs have increased...
Dave Roberts runs the UTN Training facility in Wakefield, regarded by many as the best in the North of England. Dave tells us about the facility, and how UTN is preparing for The Green Deal.
Policy behind the Green Deal states all installers have to be accredited according to certain standards. And at every stage along the customer’s ‘journey’...
Can I get a Grant for my Solar Thermal Installation?
Solar thermal heating systems are becoming more and more commonplace in the United Kingdom, with installation numbers almost tripling in recent years as businesses and homeowners alike endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, solar...