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- March 2023
Andersen EV launches augmented reality tool for A2 home charger
Andersen EV has launched a free augmented reality tool that lets households see its A2 home charger on their own property and try colour and finish options before buying.
Mitsubishi Electric launches new Pre-Plumbed Cylinder range
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a revised range of unvented pre-plumbed hot water cylinders in eight standard and slimline variants, sized from 150L to 300L, to pair with its residential heat pumps.
Viessmann launches Vitovolt 300 solar PV system in the UK
Viessmann has brought its Vitovolt 300 solar PV system to the UK, sold as a package with battery storage, heat pumps and EV charging under one control platform.
BISOL Bifacial and BIPV larger modules announced for market availability
BISOL Group has said its first larger-format M10 modules, the BISOL Bifacial and BIPV ranges, will reach the market in March, following the February release of its Duplex M10.
- February 2023
Mitsubishi Electric launches expanded commercial and residential heat pump range
Mitsubishi Electric has added two commercial heat pumps to its renewable heating range and says it now offers the widest line-up of commercial and residential heat pumps on the UK market.
BISOL Duplex M10 and BISOL Laminate M10 announced for availability
BISOL has said the first batch of its M10 Duplex modules in full-black 400 to 420 Wp format, with a frameless Laminate version, will be available in February 2023.
Viessmann extends standard Vitodens boiler warranty to seven years
Viessmann UK has raised the standard warranty on its entire Vitodens residential boiler range to seven years, with longer cover of 10 or 12 years available to buy.
- January 2023
SolarEdge Home Load Controller available now
SolarEdge has announced that its Home Load Controller is available now, a device that switches household appliances to match solar generation, battery storage and time of use tariffs.
Ohme launches ePod untethered smart charger
Ohme has added the ePod, an untethered smart charger carrying the same technology as its Home Pro, to its range, giving drivers a cable-free option for the first time.
- November 2022
Rinnai launches electric Infinit-E hot water cylinder range
Rinnai has put its Infinit-E electric hot water cylinders on sale, a stainless steel range that adds an electrical option to a manufacturer known mainly for gas fired water heaters.
Solis unveils new energy storage inverter series
Ginlong (Solis) Technologies has unveiled three series of energy storage inverters, including two sixth-generation models for Europe, at its virtual Solis Inno Day and New Product Launch 2022.
Navien launched the Combi Crossover range
Navien launched its ON Combi Crossover boiler range late in 2022, a category the manufacturer says can service any sized home, with the NCB700 ON able to heat three showers at once.
Ohme and Volkswagen ID. Buzz bundled package announced
Ohme and Volkswagen have bundled an Ohme Home Pro smart charger with financed ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo models, the charger maker announced in November 2022.
- October 2022
Rinnai UK launches free heating and hot water system design service
Rinnai UK has launched a free design service for heating and hot water systems, offered by email or phone and forming part of its H3 product range.
Powervault launches new PVCompact range
Powervault announced its new PVCompact home energy storage range on 12 October 2022, with the launch to take place at the Solar & Storage Exhibition at the NEC later that month.
Samsung launches EHS Mono HT Quiet heat pump in the UK
Samsung announced the UK launch of the EHS Mono HT Quiet, a high temperature, low noise air source heat pump, on 11 October 2022, with UK availability from the start of November in 8, 12 and 14kW capacities.
Mitsubishi Electric launches Seasonal Efficiency Guide on ErP
Mitsubishi Electric has published a Seasonal Efficiency Guide explaining the Ecodesign Directive for Energy Related Products and how it affects air conditioning products in manufacturing, testing and reporting.
- September 2022
tado° acquired aWATTar in 2022
tado° has confirmed that it acquired aWATTar, a pioneer in dynamic energy tariffs, in 2022, as part of its push into home energy management and tariff-linked device control.
- July 2022
OPSS safety notice issued for Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers with gas grills
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a safety notice covering 127 Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers, requiring their withdrawal from the market over carbon monoxide risk when grills are used with the door closed.
SolarEdge launches Home smart energy ecosystem for three phase installations
SolarEdge has announced a three phase version of its Home smart energy ecosystem, combining a hub inverter, a 4.6kWh low voltage battery and a backup interface for homes with three phase supply.
Worcester Bosch publishes new build heating and hot water brochure
Worcester Bosch has published a July 2022 new build brochure setting out its Greenstar gas boilers, controls, cylinders and air to water heat pumps for housebuilders and specifiers.
- June 2022
Grant UK adds NeoAir V2-M wireless thermostat to Uflex controls range
Grant UK has added the NeoAir V2-M, a battery powered wireless programmable room thermostat, to its Uflex underfloor heating controls range, joining the NeoStat V2 and Edge controls.
EO Charging unveils EO Genius 2 and EO Mini Pro 3 chargers
EO Charging has announced two smart chargers, the commercial EO Genius 2 and the home EO Mini Pro 3, both built to meet UK smart charging rules that take effect on 30th June 2022.
Enphase UK limited warranty updated
Enphase Energy updated its UK limited warranty on 14 June 2022 to reflect new product names and a new customer support number, with no change to the warranty periods themselves.
- May 2022
Tesla opens 15 UK Supercharger sites to non-Tesla EVs in Europe-wide pilot
Tesla has opened 15 of its 98 UK Supercharger sites to drivers of other electric vehicle brands as part of a Europe-wide pilot, with non-Tesla drivers paying higher rates unless they subscribe.
- April 2022
Product recall issued for the Smart Energy Saver UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has required the recall of a plug-in energy saving device sold as the Smart Energy Saver UK after tests found a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Panasonic launches Aquarea Hybrid Eco+ Heat Pump
Panasonic has launched the Aquarea Hybrid Eco+ heat pump, a unit that works alongside an existing fossil fuelled boiler and which the company says can cut carbon emissions by up to 80%.
Government commits to 2035 phase-out of new and replacement gas boiler sales
The government has set 2035 as the date by which it intends to phase out the sale of new and replacement gas boilers, in its British Energy Security Strategy.
Zero rate for air source heat pumps begins in GB with eligibility conditions removed
Air source heat pumps became zero rated for VAT in Great Britain on 1 April 2022, with the eligibility conditions that previously restricted the relief removed permanently.
- March 2022
Growatt battery-ready inverter MOD 3-10KTL3-XH series now available in Europe
Growatt has announced European availability of the MOD 3-10KTL3-XH battery-ready inverter and its ARK XH battery system, with Australia named as a future market.