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NIBE Group's Q1 2022 interim report indicates robust sales growth driven by increased demand for sustainable heating solutions, though tempered by material shortages and expenses related to exiting Russian operations. The Swedish manufacturer NIBE saw sales rise by 28.1% to SEK 8,749 million, up from SEK
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The UK government has announced a £15 billion 'Warm Homes Plan' aimed at upgrading 5 million properties by 2030. The initiative focuses on reducing energy bills through the installation of solar panels, heat pumps, and improved insulation. Unveiled in January 2026, the plan sets ambitious targets, including equipping
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Air source heat pumps can effectively heat homes even in sub-zero temperatures. Good Energy addresses concerns about air source heat pump performance in winter, stating their heat pumps can maintain warmth in temperatures as low as -15°C due to the refrigerant's low boiling point. The original article
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Aira, the Swedish clean energy-tech firm, has partnered with upcycling artist 'The Salvage Sister' to transform discarded gas boilers into household items. This unusual collaboration between Aira and Charis Williams, also known as ‘The Salvage Sister’, aims to demonstrate creative solutions for disused gas boilers. With the UK
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Aira is partnering with Octopus Energy to offer green energy tariffs for heat pump users. Aira highlights the savings achievable by using their heat pumps in conjunction with smart energy tariffs from Octopus Energy. Customers switching to an Aira Heat Pump and pairing it with a smart tariff like Cosy
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Aira has opened its first London training academy in Crayford, aiming to upskill the UK workforce for heat pump installation. Clean energy-tech company Aira has opened its Aira Academy and hub in Crayford, South London. This 1300m2 facility will train Aira’s sales team, designers, installers, and electricians involved in
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NIBE has responded to the UK Spring Statement, noting the scope impact of VAT relief and business rate exemptions. NIBE's statement focuses on the Spring Statement measures affecting the energy sector. These include the expanded VAT relief for energy-saving materials, set at 0% for the next five years.
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Good Energy has offered advice on how to run heat pumps efficiently during the winter months, focusing on maintaining a consistent temperature. With winter upon us, Good Energy has released guidance for homeowners looking to maximise the efficiency of their heat pumps during the colder months. As heat pumps gain
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Aira, the Swedish clean energy-tech firm specialising in residential heating, has secured a further €63 million investment to accelerate its electrification plans across Europe. This follows a €145 million Series B funding round earlier this year, bringing the total equity funding secured by Aira to €243 million. Existing investors Temasek,
Global
Star Refrigeration's Ethos service and StarCare maintenance have enabled Tesco to achieve energy savings across several distribution centres. Between January 2022 and September 2023, Tesco saw an average 10% energy saving across eight distribution centres using Star Refrigeration's Ethos service; details are available on Star Refrigeration&
BMS & Controls
Airedale by Modine offers a technical support helpline manned by seasoned air conditioning and refrigeration engineers. The aim? To assist customers for the lifespan of their equipment. The service desk is available from 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. For those preferring the digital route, enquiries can be
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed the world’s first sub-zero Celsius elastocaloric freezing device, potentially offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cooling systems. A team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering has achieved a milestone by developing an elastocaloric device capable of