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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

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Main contractor on schedule for initial phase of college masterplan

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 02/15/2019 - 10:16am

Independent Devon Contractors, appointed as the main contractor by Exeter College on its new £2.3m gymnasium and state-of-the-art ‘New York’-style dance studio, are on schedule to complete in spring 2019. The impressive extension to the Sports Hall in Victoria Yard is part of the initial phase of Exeter College’s proposed £70m masterplan for its city-centre sites

The project was procured through a two-stage tender process and Exeter-based Devon Contractors are working with local architectural practice, Grainge Architects who are located on the Quay.

Steve Campion – Exeter...

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Pitch@Palace 11.0 On Tour Devon comes to Exeter College

Entrepreneurs and business start-ups are being invited to apply for Pitch@Palace 11.0 On Tour Devon – in Exeter on Monday February 18, 2019- to help make their business dreams become a reality.

The Event will be hosted by Exeter College in partnership with the University of Exeter, on behalf of SETsquared Exeter, part of SETsquared, the award-winning business incubation network run by five leading research-led UK universities. Twice ranked as the Global No. 1 Business Incubator.

Pitch@Palace isan initiative founded by The Duke of York, to amplify and accelerate the work of...

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Exeter bucking the trend when it comes to business, new report reveals

Exeter is the only city in the UK where the number of business closures fell last year, a new report has revealed.

The Centre for Cities Outlook report for 2019 shows Exeter bucking the trend when it comes to the health of its businesses.

Cities Outlook 2019 is an annual health check of the 63 largest cities in the UK.

Whilst other cities across the country have seen a significant increase in High Street shops and businesses closing down, Exeter is showing the complete opposite, with a 2 per cent fall in closures.

Exeter’s success is in sharp contrast to...

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The Platform over 100 Businesses in Exeter use for accounting

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 6:17am

Both historically and currently, the town of Exeter has been a hub of business and economic activity. With recent investments and expansion, businesses in Exeter are constantly growing and adapting to the ever-widening economic landscape.

Whether a start-up business finding its footing or a well-established company, it can be difficult to find the time and means to place an acute focus on logistics like accounting and legal matters. That’s why businesses in Exeter have turned to Ageras for a streamlined process providing trustworthy accountant candidates.

The importance of...

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Appointment of Anne-Marie Hamer increases Range of services offered by Family Law team

Authored by EverysPR
Posted: Mon, 01/21/2019 - 3:17pm

Everys Solicitors is pleased to welcome Solicitor Anne-Marie Hamer to its Family Law team. A highly experienced lawyer, Anne-Marie is skilled in all aspects of matrimonial law, disputes, financial resolution and Private Children Act. In addition, Anne-Marie has particular expertise in Surrogacy and Fertility law. Based in the Taunton office, Anne-Marie will provide her services throughout East Devon, Dorset and the local areas in and around Taunton.

With over 10 years’ post-qualified experience, Anne-Marie is an Advanced Family Law Panel member and is also an accredited...

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Activa Contracts launches new initiative recognising safest drivers

In an effort to ensure safer drivers in their clients’ fleets are properly rewarded and commended, Activa Contracts is sponsoring a new initiative with its risk management partner, Lightfoot.

The ‘Activa Contracts Lightfoot Drivers’ League’ rewards one driver each week from the many fleets using both Activa contracted company cars and vans and Lightfoot’s driver behaviour technology.

Currently more than 2,200 drivers are eligible for the weekly draw with the number of company car and van drivers increasing all the time as more of Activa Contracts’ fleet customers recognise...

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EDDC agrees £1.1m Enterprise Zone investment in Exeter Science Park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/07/2019 - 4:00pm

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet last night agreed to invest £1.1m in the development of a new Open Innovation Building at Exeter Science Park, in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone.

The investment will bring forward 20,000 square feet of space under one roof for growing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) sectors.

Funding has been raised against future business rates income from the growing list of businesses seeking to establish offices and laboratories alongside leading regional science and...

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Don’t miss out on fully funded support for businesses in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/13/2018 - 4:50pm

Sole traders, micro businesses, and small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being reminded that they can still apply for 12 hours of fully-funded business support.

The Heart of the South West Growth Support Programme, overseen by Devon County Council, provides access to one-to-one business support and advice in an array of areas, including digital marketing. The programme is receiving up to £904,945 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for companies in the Heart of the South West area.

Plymouth-...

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SW healthcare entrepreneurs gather to pitch ideas for life-saving innovations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/19/2018 - 9:46am

Healthcare entrepreneurs from the South West gathered at Exeter Racecourse to take part in a four-day workshop designed to give their tech innovations a comprehensive health check before they are launched to the market. The South West Health Innovation Programme (HIP) is a business support programme delivered by SETsquared, in partnership with the South West Academic Health Science Network. The course, now into its fourth successful year, offers entrepreneurs vital advice and support to give their innovations the best possible chance of success and enable them to benefit lives and the NHS...

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Racing home with a WIN for Beach Schools South West at the RuralBusiness Awards!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/16/2018 - 10:10am

Community Interest Company, Beach Schools South West won the accolade of Best Rural Educational Business at the prestigious finals event held by the Rural Business Awards at Bath Racecourse.

Company Directors Tess Stuber and Alexis Bowater represented the Beach Schools South West team as they attended the event, being one of five businesses in their category to reach the finals.

Beach Schools South West make it no secret that they are proud to teach on the beach. Their full-time practitioner travels around the beaches of the South West to take children out of the classroom...

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