Solar Media Staff

According to the latest report from solar market analyst, NPD Solarbuzz the UK has installed 1.47GW so far in 2014.

With well under 100 working days left for solar to get to grips with the contracts for difference regime, Gaynor Hartnell draws comfort from the industry’s early efforts to rally round and make the most of the situation.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Standards Management Group has announced that it has delayed the introduction of MCS012, due to take effect tomorrow.

Wagner Solar UK’s TRIC mounting system for solar PV and solar thermal systems has gained MCS012 certification.

Chinese solar manufacturer, JA Solar has said it is ramping up production of its P-type monocrystalline solar cells (Percium) to 170MW in 2014, with plans to reach a capacity of 350MW in 2015.

The British Medical Association (BMA), representing doctors in the UK has voted to displace fossil fuel investment with renewables.

The National Audit Office believes the government may be overpaying for the eight projects selected for early contracts for difference.

Government claims that 1GW of solar under the new Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism will be £243 million cheaper than under the previous Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme.

Solar farms up and down the UK will throw open their doors to members of the public on 4 July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day.

ZNShine and MAP Environmental will focus on commercial rooftops as well as social housing and ground mount projects.