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Comedian Griff Rhys Jones rages over proposed Suffolk solar farm

16 May 2013, 10:27 Updated: 16 May 2013, 10:55 | PV, Installations

Actor and comedian Griff Rhys Jones has strongly opposed plans to build a 38.4 hectare solar farm in Tattingstone, Suffolk.
London solar installations lowest in the UK

16 May 2013, 10:07 Updated: 16 May 2013, 10:07 | PV, Installations

Solar installations in London’s boroughs are lagging well behind those in other UK local authority areas, according to new analysis.
ReneSola targets UK solar market

16 May 2013, 09:47 Updated: 16 May 2013, 16:10 | PV, Business

Chinese solar manufacturer ReneSola has opened a new office in Newhavan, UK, to establish what it said would be a long-term presence in the country.
Hanergy eyes UK residential solar market through Engensa acquisition

15 May 2013, 09:44 Updated: 15 May 2013, 10:27 | PV, Business | Comments (1)

Chinese thin-film manufacturer Hanergy has acquired London-based home energy systems provider Engensa for an undisclosed fee.
Green Deal assessments rise by 27% in April

14 May 2013, 10:01 Updated: 14 May 2013, 16:10 | Green Deal | Comments (5)

Over 9,500 Green Deal assessments were lodged in April according to the latest statistics released by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
Solar powered ambulance fleet helps drive efficiencies

14 May 2013, 09:34 Updated: 14 May 2013, 16:11 | PV, Market, Technology

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SCAS) Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) fleet is now solar powered after a successful trial period.
Lightsource liaises with local community over Wells 5.4MW solar farm

13 May 2013, 15:25 Updated: 13 May 2013, 16:28 | PV, Installations, Opinion

Lightsource Renewable Energy, the UK’s largest solar developer, is planning to install a 5.4MW solar farm across 16 hectares of land at Crapnell Farm near Wells.
Study exposes ‘major flaws’ in case against Chinese solar duties

13 May 2013, 13:29 Updated: 13 May 2013, 13:29 | PV, Market, Opinion, Policy | Comments (6)

A new report has called into question claims that trade duties could result in 38,600 UK job losses and cost the economy £3.46 billion.
EU duties risks British Solar Renewables’ £300 million UK solar pipeline

13 May 2013, 09:39 Updated: 13 May 2013, 11:31 | PV, Market, Opinion

The potential imposition of punitive duties on all Chinese-manufactured solar products has caused British Solar Renewables to re-evaluate its planned £300 million investment in the sector.
Solar-powered floating egg to highlight climate change

10 May 2013, 14:18 Updated: 10 May 2013, 15:03 | PV | Comments (2)

An artist will take up residence in a solar-powered floating egg on the River Beaulieu in Hampshire to highlight the impact of climate change.