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Glass manufacturer Pilkington has announced plans to cut production and axe up to 150 jobs at its St Helens-based factory. The company holds weak building product markets and a slowdown in solar energy glass responsible for the decision.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has this morning announced that the Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne, is to face criminal charges in connection with a speeding offence committed on March 12, 2003...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that Business Secretary Vince Cable will this month reveal the location of Government’s much-anticipated Green Investment Bank (GIB) later this month. Since plans for the £3 billion bank were announced, 32 towns and cities including Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Liverpool have been in the running to host its headquarters.
China-based photovoltaics designer, manufacturer, and distributor Clenergy has welcomed a new member to its growing UK team. Michael Middlemast, who joined the company on January 1, has been appointed UK Sales Manager.
Eight19, the Cambridge-based developers of printed plastic technology, has announced the launch of a £5 million “Series B” funding round. The Cambridge University spin-off, which recently commissioned an organic solar cell printing facility at its headquarters, is looking to use the funds to further develop the company’s low cost printed plastic solar film. The finance raised will also be used to help the development of Eight19’s IndiGo pay-as-you-go solar products for emerging markets.
Solarcentury has confirmed its resignation from the British Photovoltaics Association (BPVA) after the association's Chairman applied to intervene in the legal case the day before the Court of Appeal hearing. The Court refused the application.
The Green Home Company has expanded its operations into Wales, opening new facilities in Bridgend. The new office is set to provide up to 100 roles in the solar industry, despite the confusion and uncertainty that engulfs the industry at the moment.
Germany-based solar photovoltaics manufacturer, Mage Solar has partnered with logistics company Kuehne +Nagel for the opening of new a warehouse and dispatch centre in Dagenham. The logistics centre will substantially cut down the lead-time Mage Solar’s British installation partners currently experience.
Scottish power has become the last of the ‘big six’ energy providers to reveal cuts to the price of its fuel, with the announcement that it will reduce the cost of gas by five percent from February 27.
Calor Gas’s investment in the green energy sector has recently helped the company achieve certification from the Carbon Trust as well as endorsement from the Energy Savings Trust. Calor’s green commitment has been further enhanced by the announcement of a partnership with Midlands-based energy efficiency company, Mark Group.
