Survey reveals solar PV and heat pump market potential
A survey of homeowners has underlined the sheer size of the solar and heat pump opportunity for installers. Almost two thirds (60%) say they are planning to invest in solar panels. And more than a quarter (26%) say they have already considered a heat pump, with 39% saying they are familiar with heat pump technology. […]
UK on track for best year ever for renewable energy and heat installations
More households are installing heat pumps and solar panels in the UK than ever before, with a 62% jump compared to last year, new data from the official standards body for renewable technologies shows. MCS data shows that in the first six months of 2023, more than 120,000 certified solar panels, heat pumps and other […]
ICS Cool Energy grows its fleet with new solutions
ICS Cool Energy has announced that it is increasing investment in its hire fleet and ads close to 150 new ‘Ready-to-Hire’ solutions, including i-Chillers and Air Handling Units (AHU). The new units benefit from the close collaboration between the engineering teams of ICS Cool Energy and the original equipment manufacturers, MTA and AL-KO Air Technology. […]
Carrier announces new CPD training courses
Carrier, part of the Carrier Global Corporation, has announced a new range of 10 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training courses for 2023. The CPD programme is for consultants, installers and end-users wishing to update their knowledge on key technical and legislative topics. The new courses are certified by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers […]
Kensa Utilities wins the UK Green Business Award
Kensa Utilities is thrilled to announce that its Heat the Streets project has been successful in the ‘Green Heat Project of the Year’ category at the UK Green Business Awards, organised by BusinessGreen. This recognition highlights its commitment to revolutionising the heating industry and its dedication to deployment of sustainable, efficient energy solutions. The UK Green […]
The future of heat pump installation is digital
heatly is looking for input from the heat pump sector and related industries. It is a new software package and supporting app that will make heat pump installation easier, improving consumer confidence and stimulating demand. Set to benefit the whole sector – from manufacturers and installers to trade associations, training providers and energy companies – […]
Simply Certification becomes the newest MCS certification body
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has welcomed Simply Certification, its newest contractor certification body (CB), for the installation of small-scale renewables. Simply Certification is the second CB appointed by MCS since 2022. It now offers MCS certification alongside APHC, NICEIC, HETAS, OFTEC, NAPIT and the IAA. Since becoming UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) accredited in April […]
New opportunities announced by UK Power Networks’ DSO
UK Power Networks has launched more opportunities for organisations to provide electricity flexibility across London, the east and south east to help free up almost 100MW of electrical capacity. Last month UK Power Networks launched its Distribution System Operator (DSO) to help enable the uptake of low carbon technologies like electric vehicles, heat pumps and […]
MCS data reveals continued demand for small-scale renewables
The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) shows that January-March 2023 has seen the most small-scale renewable installations of solar PV technologies, heat pumps and battery storage since Q4 2015. Installation information and analysis Latest figures from the MCS Data Dashboard show that 60,004 installations were completed in Q1 2023. In March 2023 alone, […]
Soaring energy bills prevent Brits from buying low carbon heating technology
New data from The Eco Experts‘ National Home Energy Survey has revealed that soaring energy bills and the rise in cost of living has made 43% of Brits less likely to purchase low carbon technology in the past 12 months. Low carbon heating products such as air source heat pumps could help UK households to reduce […]