How to Compete the Feed-In Tariff Form
We are aware that there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the Feed in Tariffs and the information that individual electricity suppliers require. Currently we only have information from Scottish...
View ArticleSolar power gets public vote
A recent poll conducted by YouGov and the Sunday Times revealed the depth of public support for solar power. The online poll asked 1,696 people their thoughts on everything from the coalition...
View ArticleGovernment support for solar thermal
Homes installing solar thermal systems could get £300 towards the cost with the government’s latest incentive. Solar thermal – using the sun’s warmth to produce hot water – is a very different...
View ArticleFeed-in tariff – latest update
If you’re having trouble keeping up with the latest news on the government’s feed-in tariff, you’re not alone. As there’s a general lack of clarity on the current situation, we thought we’d take the...
View ArticleSmall renewables will still benefit from FiT
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revoked its decision to exclude small solar projects from the Feed in Tariff (FiT). Support from the RO will still apply to renewable electricity...
View ArticleGo green or go home – it’s now or never
A number of the world's most prominent energy companies have denoted that unless the government commits to the renewable energies sector and decarbonisation, millions of pounds of investment could be...
View ArticleGovt welcomes EU climate change campaign
The UK government has welcomed the launch of a new European Union scheme intended to encourage people to alter their lifestyles and implement energy efficient measures to reduce climate change....
View ArticleRenewables ‘can boost the economy’
Placing a greater focus on renewables can help to boost the UK economy and benefit all involved, it has been claimed. According to Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey, a...
View Article£103m renewable energy fund launched
A new £103 million fund to help boost the number of renewable energy projects north of the border has been launched by the Scottish government. According to the First Minister Alex Salmond, who...
View ArticleBritish Gas announce rise in energy costs
Millions of families across Britain are to be affected by an increase in the cost of their energy bills as British Gas has announced a rise in its gas and electricity tariffs. Last week the country's...
View ArticleUK growth in solar installations holds steady
The numbers of solar panels installed on properties throughout the UK is now experiencing steady growth, despite a recent drop in installations following the surge in uptake following the change in the...
View ArticleFood production to be unaffected by solar farms
UK-based solar farms will have very minimal impact on food production, new research from Lightsource Renewable Energy has revealed. With solar farms expected to be more common across the country,...
View ArticleGovernment needs to push business energy efficiency, CBI says
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to "untangle" energy efficient policies which overlap each other, in order to increase the uptake in sustainable technologies....
View ArticleUK demand for solar power passes 1GW mark
New research from NPD Solarbuzz has revealed that the UK yearly demand for solar power has exceeded the 1GW mark for the first time. The solar market research and analysis company suggested that the...
View ArticleCommunity green energy potential ‘not being met’
The UK is failing to capitalise on its community green energy potential, despite the 3.5GW of potential available, a new report claims. Figures published by think tank the Green Alliance suggest that...
View ArticleYorkshire Water seeks solar support
The head office of Yorkshire Water in Bradford could soon see the installation of solar panels, a local new provider has revealed. Bradford Telegraph and Argus has reported that the utility company is...
View ArticlePublic still supports solar energy
A new survey from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has revealed that UK residents are still supportive over plans for renewable energy. Despite a number of negative media reports...
View ArticleBBC survey suggests further support for UK solar
Following on from positive figures concerning UK support for renewable technology from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), a BBC survey has echoed these sentiments. According to the...
View ArticleGerard Hall expects solar installation
Residents in Aughton, Lancashire, have now seen plans for a large-scale solar energy project which could soon take place in the local area. Up to 110 acres could receive solar panels, with the...
View ArticleCampaign group urges further green investment
In an effort to further promote the possibilities of sustainable energy and growth in the UK, the Green New Deal campaign group has called on the government to provide £50 billion for new technology,...
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