Solar Media Staff

As part of its Home Efficiency Campaign, the retail giant Tesco has announced that it is now offering 20 percent off all products in its solar PV range.

Solar PV was the most installed energy source in Europe during 2011 according to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). The EPIA reports that solar PV capacity across the EU rose by 63 percent to reach 21.9GW last year.

A traditional Kentish cheesemaker has turned to Dartford-based renewable company, Enevis, to help reduce its impact on the environment by installing a variety of renewable technologies on-site.

Her Majesty The Queen has delivered her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament, setting out plans for her Government over the next 12 months. As part of her speech, the Queen announced that Government will propose reforms to the electricity market as well as introduce legislation designed to establish the Green Investment Bank.  

High-level executives from over 400 solar companies have written to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to halt the planned cut to solar subsidies in July.

Brighton Energy Co-operative is set to a launch a pioneering project that will see local residents invest in a community-owned solar array. The array will provide the local community with locally generated green power and help fund projects designed to allow members of the community to reduce their energy bills. 

A poultry farm in Lincolnshire has had a 140kWp solar array installed to help the farm slash running costs and carbon consumption. The install saw CTS Solar add an additional 580 modules and 8 inverters to an existing 50kWp array.

International solar photovoltaic manufacturer REC has awarded UK distributor Carbomat with their prestigious ‘Platinum Partner’ status. The Surrey-based installer is the first UK partner to receive REC’s Platinum Partner status.

Brighton and Hove is set to host its first-ever Smart Business Conference. The one-day conference will play host to a number of leading international figures including, Caroline Lucas, Greg Barker and Norman Barker.

Nanoco, a quantum dot producer which grew out of a university spin-out, has taken a significant stride to becoming one of the UK’s most significant nanotechnology companies thanks to the UK Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN).