Sustainable Construction News

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A greater number of people might be tempted to install small-scale wind turbines in their properties, it has been suggested, thanks to the launch of a recent government-backed renewable energy scheme.

According to a Renewable Energy Centre spokesperson, the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) initiative - which also promotes the use of PV solar panels - may see more c... read the full article on FIT renewable energy scheme ''may increase use of wind turbines''

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Two of the country''s main political parties are keen to extend the existing feed-in tariff scheme which currently encourages the take-up of renewable energy products like PV solar panels, an environmental group suggests.

Friends of the Earth (FoE) has highlighted the responses it has received from both the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party re... read the full article on FoE reveals parties'' feed-in tariff renewable energy proposals

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A variety of proposals relating to the future development of the country''s renewable energy sector have been put forward by one organisation.

In total, ten potential measures have been recommended by the Renewable Energy Association (REA), with issues such as investment and national planning included in its list of ideas.

The body would like t... read the full article on Renewable energy group reveals manifesto proposals

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PV solar panels might be among the technologies that are up for discussion at two green home seminars which are to take place next month.

Set to be staged at the forthcoming Grand Designs Live event in London, events will be run on May 1st and 7th to provide visitors with a range of information about sustainability issues.

Householders will be ... read the full article on Solar panels to be discussed at green home events?

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A number of new job opportunities could arise in the future, if certain steps are taken to further develop the UK''s wind renewable energy sector, it has been suggested.

Ultra Green''s founder and group executive chairman Tony Blakely believes that wind towers alone have the potential to create a variety of new roles.

He commented: ''We have a u... read the full article on Wind renewable energy sector ''has potential to create more jobs''

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A recreation site is expected to benefit from the installation of 26 solar panels.

Mawgan Recreation Hall has received the technology, thisisthewestcountry.co.uk has reported, with the panels predicted to have a 25 year lifespan.

Those visiting the hall will now be given the chance to see the energy output of the technology, thanks to the intro... read the full article on Mawgan site receives new solar panel technology

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Last year saw the US solar power industry''s revenue hit $4 billion, figures reveal.

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), this marked a yearly rise of 36 per cent.

The association has looked at the recent prospects of PV solar panels and concentrating solar power in its 2009 US Solar Industry Year in Review.

... read the full article on US solar industry revenue ''hit $4bn last year''

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A variety of renewable energy products are set to be introduced to a new community site based in the Bracklesham area.

Solar thermal panels will be among the devices adopted by the hall, dubbed Brackle Barn, once work on it is completed in the near future.

Ground source heat pump technology is also to be utilised as part of the site''s desig... read the full article on Bracklesham hall to feature renewable energy products

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A renewable energy site based in the Solway Firth is now able to generate power, it has been confirmed.

The 180 MW Robin Rigg wind farm is ready to offer energy to as many as 117,000 properties in the UK, according to E.ON, the firm behind the project.

E.ON is also aiming to play an active role in the development of the London Array, the company... read the full article on Renewable energy site ''now capable of producing power''

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The UK''s PV solar panels market could see good growth in the near future, an expert has suggested.

Going Solar''s co-founder James Meynell believes that the government''s new feed-in tariff scheme is likely to prove attractive to a number of consumers.

He said: ''Depending on how many panels you''ve got, you get more back from the government -... read the full article on Market for PV solar panels ''should see good growth''