Chancellor urged to rollover Green Homes Grants funds to underpin confidence in retrofit market
The Chancellor has been sent a further letter urging him to fully rollover unspent Green Homes Grant funding into 2021/22.
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Pressure mounts as associations urge the adoption of plan to fix ‘over-engineered’ Green Homes Grant
Four industry associations have joined forces to urge the government to adopt a new plan to improve the beleaguered Green Homes Grant after finding 35% of installers are at risk of shutting up shop due to the scheme.
Unspent funds in £2 billion Green Homes Grant to be scrapped in ‘outrageous’ move
Any of the initial £2 billion promised for the Green Homes Grant that goes unspent this year will not be rolled over.
Installers call for changes to ‘desperate’ Green Homes Grant
The government’s Green Homes Grant (GHG) scheme is reportedly in chaos, with growing debt and job losses as installers are being left out of pocket.
The Phoenix Works gives assurances despite collapse of Tonik
Solar installer The Phoenix Works has stated it is to continue trading despite Tonik Energy going bust.
Over 70% of installers to offer Green Homes Grant but six month length ‘not enough time’
Installers are calling for an extension to the Green Homes Grants by at least eighteen months.
MCS publishes updated PV Standard as installations increase
MCS has updated its solar PV Standard as it celebrates the “encouraging levels” of new installations.
Domestic solar installations ‘snowball’ through lockdown
Cornwall based installer Naked Solar talked to Solar Power Portal about operating through the COVID-19 lockdown, and the impact it has had on domestic solar installations.
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HIES launches legal action against ‘anti-competitive’ MCS change
Home Insulation & Energy Systems (HIES) has announced that it is taking legal action against the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Service Co Ltd, due to the latter’s decision to mandate all its registered installers to join its commercial partner Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
Domestic solar PV installs jump 185% in June
Domestic solar PV installations more than doubled in June, jumping 185% on average compared to May.
Domestic renewable energy installs rise 37% in ‘early signs’ of recovery
There are “early signs” of domestic renewable energy installations recovering, according to the MCS.
Joju Solar working on getting new projects “shovel-ready” to help outlast lockdown
Joju Solar is “very confident” it will make it through the lockdown period despite furloughing staff as it takes a cautious approach to opening up.
Cash flow biggest worry among installers as 90% negatively impacted by COVID-19
Negative business impacts caused by COVID-19 have been seen by 90% of solar installers, according to a new survey.
Installers shut up shop due to COVID-19 as ‘key worker’ confusion reigns
Installers across the UK are shutting up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) as uncertainty remains over key worker classification.
Electric Vehicle Consumer Code launched for domestic installers and suppliers
A consumer code for installers and suppliers of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has been launched by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL).
Solar installer Solar Plants falls into administration following fundraising attempts
Solar installer Solar Plants has gone into administration, ceasing to trade after eight years of business.
HIES scheme to be ‘proactive’ in working with installers as new MD appointed
The Home Insulation & Energy Systems contractors scheme (HIES) is to take a fresh approach with the appointment of a new managing director.
Suppliers wanted: PPS to launch new public sector energy procurement platform
Public Power Solutions (PPS) is preparing to launch a new procurement platform for public sector bodies embarking on embedded energy generation projects.
Installers wanted: iChoosr seeks PV firms for future group-buying schemes
IChoosr, the organiser of collective purchasing agreements such as Solar Together London, is seeking installers to qualify for future group-buying solar schemes.
Sponsored Solar panel elements ensure efficiency and long-lasting performance
Advanced materials in solar panel construction help enable electricity and ensure panel longevity.
Eaton to tackle home storage market with ‘an army’ of installers and support staff
Eaton will place safety, reliability of service and consumer interaction at the heart of its home storage offering as it prepares to roll out nationwide with “an army” of electrical contractors and support staff.
BIPV can unlock an ‘untapped’ UK solar market
Aesthetics are suppressing an ‘untapped market’ for UK solar that BIPV could open up.
Solarwatt confirms first partners in UK expansion bid
German PV manufacturer Solarwatt has named its first two partners that will help formulate its expansion into the UK and Irish domestic markets.
Sponsored Rooftop PV Installation Tips from Industry Leaders
Industry leader DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions and Italian EPC firm Enerpoint share best practices for installing rooftop PV systems.
SOLARWATT in search of premium installers
SOLARWATT is in search of a number of premium installer partners across the UK as it prepare its entry into the market later this year.