Smart Cities: Paradise or Punishment?
In the last century, the sweeping architecture of the new cities Brasilia and Canberra was found to be soulless by those required to live there. Come the weekend, Brasilia emptied …
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Eco-homes set the standard for Sheffield
A regeneration partnership is setting the green standard for Sheffield, with a £5.5m project to construct 35 new eco-friendly homes. Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is working with energy and regeneration …
In Ypres, the house of wonders has a RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roof
An innovative and original project has been created in the Belgian city with RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Solar and RENOLIT ALKORPLAN F products, sustainable and able to adapt to every request. The …
RENOLIT roof enhances the ecological footprint of Bally Shoes
For the headquarters of the historical Swiss brand, the RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Solar system is used, the perfect solution for the synthetic PVC-P coverings hosting the photovoltaic systems. Bally opts for …
Sustainable Power Options for CCTV Towers
The VPS Group continues fight against climate change expanding its range of sustainable carbon-neutral CCTV security options. Once the vaccination programme starts to help overcome the pandemic, combatting climate catastrophe …
Artform Urban Lighting the way at RHS Wisley Gardens
Artform Urban recently supplied a range of solar powered lighting elements to The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden, Wisley in Surrey. The requirement for the job was for external lighting in …
8 questions every housebuilder should ask their solar contractor
Article by Paul Hutchens, leading green energy advocate and CEO of solar installation specialists Eco2Solar. Brexit may have delayed the release of new building regulations, but our construction future is …
Life as we don’t yet know it: Building a smart model for sustainable energy production
The government’s new plans to implement a Smart Export Guarantee for solar panel owners from 1st January 2020 could represent a significant step towards creating a cleaner, greener future. The …
New guidance on commissioning services in new homes
The NHBC Foundation today publishes a guide that helps site managers oversee the many commissioning activities that are important to a smooth build programme and delivering high quality homes for …
Heating a houseboat: New and quirky ‘Grand Designs-like’ project demonstrates the potential of the Ecodan.
A new residential project in Brentford has shone a light on the exceptional benefits and capabilities of Mitsubishi Electric’s Ultra Quiet Ecodan. The residents of a houseboat located in Victoria …
Lincs WW2 museum to educate next generation thanks to £40k energy saving
AN EDUCATIONAL museum in Lincolnshire showcasing historic memorabilia from both world wars is set to save more than £40,000 over the next 20 years, thanks to specialist renewable energy consultants Greenio. …
Safer solar battery installation with Easi-Dec
Though many solar panels installed on roofs around the UK currently deliver collected energy straight into the National Grid, more and more homeowners are investing in solar batteries and inverters, …
First look at new SAP 10 methodology
BRE has published the updated SAP 10 methodology, giving a first glimpse into the changes set to be included in the next update of SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure), the Government’s recommended …
Edge protection for solar panel maintenance
Portable, Non-Counterweighted Edge Protection Safesite has installed KeeGuard® Premium at Hall & Woodhouse’s contemporary pub & restaurant in Portishead to allow safe maintenance of solar panels and plant installed on the roof. Hall & Woodhouse …
The dangers of solar installation and maintenance
Installing solar panels is not an easy job, and it is definitely not safe; like all work at height it requires serious planning, the right equipment and competent, well trained …
The solar revolution: 3 everyday items you didn’t realise were solar powered
As we look towards a positive growth in solar and renewables, Ellina Webb looks backwards and forwards at the solar revolution. Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy …
Redland courts success with Cambrian Slate
When the team at Forster Roofing first realised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service’s building in Glasgow was the ideal showcase for its integrated roofing and solar service, …
Increased Comfort & Energy Reduction
Claridge’s is one of the most iconic 5 star hotels in Mayfair, giving customers a chance to experience a world of design and flawless service and comfort. During the summer …
Working towards safer solar panel installation
After several months of uncertainty, the Feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme has now started to provide the solar industry with some sense of stability. This certainty is likely to bring back …
Axter General Fix®
Unique, non-penetrating anchoring device for PV amorphous modules, crystalline panels and other roof mounted equipment. Axter’s new GENERAL FIX® lightweight fastening system secures roof mounted equipment such as PV amorphous …
REDLAND PV FIXINGS DESIGNED TO MEET MCS 012 STANDARD
DECC has published the long-awaited Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) 012 standard for the fixing of solar panels on roofs in the UK just days before Redland launched its new MCS …
Solar powered solution from Sunbell
Technology applied to sun protection Sunbell Italy’s leading designers of interstitial blinds, has introduced an external solar photovoltaic option for their range of battery powered blinds. The solar panel …
Renolit’s single ply solar membrane is rated the most reflective in the world
Renolit’s Alkorbright single ply membrane has been independently tested in Italy and the USA, returning the highest reflectivity ratings. High reflectivity means a cooler rooftop, assisting the efficiency of crystalline …
Cavity Trays Production Uses Photovoltaic Panel Power
Cavity Trays of Yeovil, the only cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval has switched on to a new power source, following the installation on its factory roof of photovoltaic …
Axter’s fully integrated photovoltaic roof membranes generate 17,600 kWh renewable electricity per year
Southbury Road, Enfield Planning permission for this private residential block required 10% CO2 emissions savings through the use of renewable energy. Axter’s MCS accredited General Solar photovoltaic roofing, chosen on …
SOLAR AND SARNAFIL ROOFING SOLUTIONS – THE PERFECT PAIRING
Sika Sarnafil is encouraging building owners and developers to partner solar technology with a proven, high-performance roofing system to safeguard their investment and maximise a roof’s overall performance. “More and …
Kingspan Renewables Solar Thermal Collectors Give Athletes A Sporting Chance To Reduce Emissions
A new build sports pavilion in Yarborough, Lincolnshire has installed 90 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax vacuum tube collectors as part of a substantial investment from the City of Lincoln Council to …