Latest data shows heat pump installations are on the rise
On the day of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme’s second anniversary, MCS is reporting that there were more than 4,500 certified heat pump installations in April alone, making it the third-best month for heat pumps in the scheme’s history. Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, takes up the story: “The latest MCS data shows that during 2024, […]
Kohler launches new KD Series industrial generator
Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Energy, has expanded its KD Series line of industrial generators with a new model, KD800, designed for 50hz markets. This generator features a new advanced engine (KD18L06) that can also run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source. This new model joins a proven series of […]
NHS Scotland welcomes its first solar car park and EV charging hub
3ti, a designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks, has completed the installation of a Papilio3 pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. The latest delivery is the first of its kind to be operational in Scotland and provides hospital users access to 12 charge points […]
New service to help home improvement SMEs resolve complaints
Qure Group has launched a new complaint resolution service which provides an off-the-shelf route to resolve customer disagreements. For use by SMEs and sole traders in the home improvement and renewable energy sectors, the Complaint Assist package uses the same tried and tested methods of complaint resolution previously only available to larger organisations. “Using an […]
Octopus Energy backs over 100 solar projects
Octopus Energy’s generation arm announces investments in two renewable energy developers in Ireland and Portugal. This will enable the companies to build over 100 new solar projects on rooftops and sites of businesses, creating 250 MW of solar power whilst reducing reliance on fossil fuels and boosting energy security. In Ireland, Octopus has taken a […]
‘Futurescape’ initiative launched to plug building skills gap
RD Group, a group of companies comprising EFT Consult, RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services, and DRS FM Services, has announced the launch of ‘Futurescape’, an exciting new initiative aimed at tackling future skills shortages within the building services sector. Launched in partnership with Cyfle Building Skills and Young Dragons CIC, Futurescape aims to challenge perceptions […]
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks offer free energy
Octopus Energy has teamed up with UK Power Networks to offer households free energy to help the grid exploit excess renewable power. Participating customers will get free electricity when there is excess electricity on the local grid from abundant renewables. Based on UK Power Networks’ forecasts, Octopus will send customers a notification of the times […]
UK sees biggest increase in renewable energy supply
As the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent, countries are utilising renewable energy supplies at an increased rate. With this in mind, new research has revealed that the UK features amongst the top 10 countries which have seen the most significant change in renewable energy supply since 2010. As part of a new […]
MCS consultation receives huge cross-industry response
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) recently ran a six-week consultation on proposals to redevelop the scheme. The consultation ran from 5 June until 17 July, seeking views from contractors, consumers, manufacturers and independent experts on how we should shape the future of MCS. MCS was pleased with the volume of responses to the consultation and the […]
EV charging infrastructure market to grow by 2030
According to Adroit Market Research, the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure was estimated to be worth 25.2bn USD in 2022, and by 2030, it is anticipated to grow to 222.5bn USD, with a CAGR of 31.5%. When electric cars were originally introduced in the early 20th century, the majority of the charging infrastructure consisted […]