solar thermal News

Two of the most experienced solar companies have teamed up to provide a comprehensive package with the training and tools needed for solar professionals to reach success.

PGS Plumbers, a London plumbing and heating company, have launched their latest endeavour in utilising renewable energy sources by expanding into Solar heating installations.

Nu-Heat’s Training Centre is now offering NICEIC’s solar photovoltaic (PV) course, giving experienced electricians the necessary skills for the basic design, installation, commissioning and servicing of both on and off grid PV systems.

Solarhot donates solar equipment to Greensboro Habitat for Humanity.

James Cuthrell joins D & R Energy Services bringing with him a diverse background including project management.

When a property is undergoing refurbishment, it’s an ideal time to install underfloor heating (UFH) as the system offers excellent opportunities in terms of improved energy efficiency, greater design freedom and ease of installation.

By continuing to offer Free Site Surveys and Free Site Analysis D & R Energy Services will help Michigan Consumers save money.

‘When installing an underfloor heating (UFH) system either in new-build or refurbishment, utilizing the skills of a supply and design company will lead to the most cost-effective and efficient system,’ says Gary Davies

We talk to some of the people who have undertaken courses at Nu-Heat’s Training Centre over the last few months to find out the reasons behind their decision to train, and their response to the courses.

Some people love their houses too much to move, even if they need a bit more room. The answer of course is an extension.

Renewable Solar Thermal System will help facility save money and energy

Baker Renewable Energy is pleased to announce the completion of a Skystream 3.7 wind turbine installation in conjunction with the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University (NCSU).

Nu-Heat’s award winning training centre recently hosted a heat pump course for six heating engineers from Bristol City Council. Dean Haines, the Council’s Heating Advisor for New Technology explains why they were on the course.

There are countless industry training courses available but how are these courses devised and monitored? We look behind the scenes at the creation of Nu-Heat’s latest course in photovoltaic.

New website dedicated to solar hot water system freeze protection solutions.

The 5TH European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (ESTEC) will take place in Marseille on 20 and 21 October 2011. Over 500 participants are expected to attend this definitive event for the solar thermal industry

Underfloor heating continues to be a popular choice for housebuilders and developers across the country. Adrian Troop looks into what it is that gives the technology longevity and increased relevance to today’s eco-building needs.

Nu-Heat’s Sales & Marketing Director Adrian Troop looks at two ways of approaching the growing renewables market.

Solar Thermal Power Market to 2020 - Utilities to Drive Future Developments in the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Market

Nu-Heat Underfloor and Renewables invited 38 energy assessors to attend a special training day to learn about heat pumps, solar thermal and underfloor heating.

After an outstanding growth in 2008, the European solar thermal market decreased by 10% in 2009. The outlook for 2010 remains uncertain as the financial and economic crisis continues to have a negative impact on public support and incentive policies.

The German ministry for environmental affairs announced last week an immediate ban on further support payments under the federal incentive scheme for solar heating, biomass and heat pump installations.

Prime Minister, whose family enjoys solar hot water with a system designed by leading UK company, is to commit his Cabinet to departmental carbon emissions cuts.

As expected, Hitachi’s YUTAKI air source heat pump range has now received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) approval.

East Sussex microgenerators show their energy saving measures to visitors for a special weekend this June

Energy efficient air source heat pumps are an increasingly popular alternative to conventional boilers and offer customers a real opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint, says Nu-Heat’s Technical Director Andrew Grimsley.

For many properties there is an ideal renewables solution – it’s just a question of working out which combination will give the most in terms of energy efficiency for a particular project.

Who can forget the images of ‘Frozen Britain’ back in January? As schools closed and the grit ran out, the nation huddled inside snug with their heating systems. Or did they?

‘If we hit DECC’s current target of getting 15% of our energy from renewable sources by 2020, the employment prize will be enormous – up to half a million good, well-paying jobs across the UK’

CSP Today catches up with Mike Taylor, director of research and education at the US Solar Electric Power Association

As chair of the New York State Solar Thermal Road Map’s Private Sector Workgroup, SunMaxx Solar CEO Adam Farrell is making groundbreaking strides toward bringing revolutionary incentives to New York’s emerging solar thermal industry.

SunMaxx Solar to host a 3-Day Solar Thermal training workshop in San Diego April 6-8. The training will be hosted at the newly-opened SunMaxx training facility in partnership with Butler Sun Solutions.

SunMaxx Solar is offering a Solar Thermal Training in Chicago on March 31, 2010. The solar industry is growing exponentially, and attending this workshop is a great opportunity to get your solar business started and get a jump on the competition.

CSP Today talks to Dr Fred Morse, Chairman, Utility-Scale Solar Power Division, U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association about current constraints on CSP in the US market

SolarUK's double installation at a renewable energy professional's Hertfordshire home

SunMaxx Solar teamed-up with the New York State Prison System to complete the pilot project solar hot water installation for "Project Sunshine" at Wallkill Correctional Facility.

Finalised rates for microgenerators taking advantage of new tariff for solar photovoltaic installations, and the start of consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive, look set to build on the recent surge of interest in SolarUK's services.

SunMaxx Solar joined members of the Cornell Community to celebrate progress on the Cornell Climate Action Plan including a new Solar Hot Water System recently installed on the Combined Heat and Power Plant.

Solar thermal manufacturers are making impressive claims about their products, stating that the eco-friendly technology can generate up to 70 per cent of a domestic property’s annual hot water needs.

ElectraTherm Green Machines Increase Renewable Energy Output at World’s First Micro-Scaled Concentrating Solar Power Plant

Atlanta-Based Firm is Installer of Solar and Wind Power Systems

Brussels, 25/09/09 - Since heat accounts for nearly half of the overall energy demand in the European Union, the solar thermal industry will no doubt make a significant contribution to the 20% target of renewable energy set by the new RES Directive.

Major redevelopment work at High Hurstwood Primary School includes the installation of solar panels

Thin Film Today have recently announced the launch of The 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit US, taking place on December 1-2 in San Francisco. Speakers from the DOE, the three largest thin-film manufacturers and many other industry leaders

Announcing the Construction of the World’s First Renewable Utility-Scale, Emissions-Free Hydrogen Power Plant to be located in New Mexico

Menova Energy Inc., a manufacturer of solar concentrators and tracking systems, today announced the opening its Research and Validation facility in Fort Mojave, AZ.

Jetstream Wind announces plans for a renewably generated hydrogen plant able to firm renewable power to grid.

February 5, 2009 - Annapolis, MD – Solar energy for Maryland homes is expensive, right? Not anymore since AtisSun, a Maryland based solar installation company, recently announced its Free Solar Giveaway.

The Spanish market has shown that solar energy especially CSP is heavily dependent on a favorable regulatory environment in terms of feed-in tariffs to compete with conventional power plants. Latest analysis from Solar-Energy-Market-Research.com

Silicon Solar Inc, and its SunMaxx Solar Thermal Division, recently donated two SunMaxx Solar Collectors to the Mechanical Engineering Department at San Diego State University.