Glyndŵr University will be offering a masters degree in photovoltaics this September, making use of the Centre for Solar Energy Research (CESR) at the university’s campus.
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the feed-in tariff rates (FiT) for solar will remain the same for the period 1 October 2013 to 1 January 2014.
The Energy and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) has warned that there are still several key issues facing the mainstream roll-out of smart meters in the UK.
The European Commission (EC) has been accused of using biased information from Europressedienst, the German-based market and media consultancy that provided statistics for the EU/China dumping dispute.
Despite all the benefits energy storage provides to the grid and generators and its integral part in the future of solar PV in the UK, it is not yet a financially viable investment for any distinct part of the value chain.
The government has bolstered energy efficiency standards for new homes and non-residential buildings amid criticism that the changes don’t go far enough.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has issued new planning guidance for local authorities designed to give communities greater say over the siting of solar farms.
