‘Solar Power’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Dimplex evacuated tube solar collector from
Dimplex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dimplex now offer more flexibility for specifiers by adding a high efficiency evacuated tube solar collector to its solar thermal water heating range.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Kawasaki power products success at Saltex from
Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V.: "Distributors came to see Kawasaki's latest range of eco-friendly, reliable and lightweight power products that can handle the most demanding environments".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Stroma
- take a look at Free solar PV installations from Stroma Solar
which says: "New solar PV4FREE scheme offers completely free solar PV installations to residential property owners, enabling them the opportunity to make typical savings of GBP400 each year.".
Take a look also at the news release from Seamless Sensing, Seamless Sensing new building sensing products,
as well as Eco Challenge at Installer Live 2011 from SummitSkills,
and Rethink refurbishment at INSITE11 at BRE Watford from BRE.
Latest stories...
Award winning Pilkington Spacia (September 2011)
Pilkington Spacia has been recognised for its innovative vacuum glazing technology, winning the World Architecture News (WAN) Product of the Year 2011 Award.
Solar PV panels on domestic roofs looking good (September 2011)
In a new survey about the appearance of solar PV panels on domestic roofs, only 7% of respondents described them as an 'eyesore'.
Largest UK online drill shop launched (September 2011)
Drillfix is a new one-stop online shop for drilling and power tool offering the largest range of drilling accessories for trade buyers and consumers.
BRE and British Gas partner on SmartHomes (September 2011)
The SmartHomes Project aims to reduce the energy requirements of domestic customers through the implementation of smart technologies and sustainable refurbishment solutions.
Generating renewable energy on farm extended (September 2011)
Lark Energy installed a 63 kWp photovoltaic (PV) solar power system for Spalding farmer to generate income via the government's Feed in Tariff scheme.
New Doosan DA40 articulated dump truck (September 2011)
New DA40 articulated dump truck (ADT) with increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds.
PVCU render beads work well for Welsh Oak Frame (September 2011)
Renderplas PVCu render beads are contributing to the weather-tight external envelope of oak frame buildings by Welsh Oak Frame.
Tyco quick-fit solar panel supports (September 2011)
Tyco Fire Protection Products launch Kwikstrut metal framing and supports for photovoltaic (PV) and solar panel applications.
Further reading
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Thermomax solar powered learning at college
East Surrey College has installed 1050 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes to service its hot water needs, cut carbon emissions and lower energy costs.
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Largest solar power plant in Britain installed
Electrical services contractor JT Hawkes has installed Britain's largest solar power plant bringing renewable energy to 1,500 homes in Oxfordshire.
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