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POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012 to highlight the mounting demand, opportunities and challenges for Power and Water
Qatar continues to lead the Middle East as one of the fastest growing markets for power and water development, with estimates suggesting 44 power and water projects in the GCC worth US$31.9 billion are already underway or due to begin in 2012. Hosts of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is expected to spend $10 billion US dollars on water infrastructure alone over the next decade. In light of this growth POWER-GEN Middle East and the newly launched, co... [more]
SummitSkills welcomes movement on feed-in tariffs
On Thursday 19 January, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced that the Government has laid before Parliament draft licence modifications which provide for a reduced FiTs rate of 21p/kW from 1 April 2012 for eligible new solar PV installations on or after 3 March 2012. Announcing the latest development, while Government awaits the judgment of the Court of Appeal about the challenge to its proposal to reduce the FiTs from 12 D... [more]
New this year : drop cap pendant set from Hulger
HULGER launches a new Drop Cap Pendant Set and a brand new website. DROP CAP PENDANT SET The new Drop Cap Pendant Set is now available worldwide in black. This accessory is made as the perfect complement to the Plumen 001, for those looking to hang their bulb naked. The Drop Cap fits snuggly over the lamp fitting, taking away the visual distractions so the bulb can really shine! A standard pendant set is also now available. See both at: plume... [more]
ECA says Government FITs appeal defeat means wild ride for the industry
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) says the Government’s unsuccessful High Court appeal to the recent ruling on solar PV feed-in tariffs could mean a wild ride for an industry that is already reeling from Government announcements in the last few months. Paul Reeve, ECA Head of Environment, says: “Before anyone celebrates, we should remember that future funding for FITs is not unlimited. Some of the available cash could now be used u... [more]
ECA warns High Court judgment could kill off FITs permanently
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that if the Government loses its appeal on reductions to feed-in tariffs, it could be the end for solar PV tariffs. Paul Reeve, ECA Head of Environment says: “Faced with the scenarios in front of us, we do not want the Government to lose its appeal. If it loses, it could be the end of FITs. This is because there will be a second industry and consumer dash until March 3 to install small scale ... [more]
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