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Lincolnshire solar energy company, Freewatt has introduced an innovative renewable education pack for school children across the county.

The latest solar installation figures from DECC show that install rates have continued to recover after April 1, with 3,051 installations completed in the week ending July 15.

A new scheme run by City of York Council in partnership with Empower Community and Nationwide Solar will see 800 council-owned properties in York receive solar arrays.

Alan Scott, a gadget fan from Catcliffe South Yorkshire, has invested in his latest toy – a solar power plant for his semi-detached house.

CTS Solar, a trading name of Commercial Technical Services Ltd, is to offer a range of new renewable energy installation services, including solar thermal, air source heat pumps and biomass. As of the company’s new focus CTS Solar is to be replaced with CTS Renewables. 

Hampshire-based balance of systems manufacturer, Torqueflow, has unveiled its new Pitched Roof Racking System, designed to accommodate all types of solar PV panels on both commercial and residential roof systems.

After local Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership group, eCoton, organised a bulk purchase of solar PV modules last year, Cambridge-based solar installer Upbeat energy was able to offer a free solar PV system to a local school as a gift.

Industry experts have called for “pragmatic optimism” within the UK solar sector over the coming months at a recent industry seminar hosted by PV distributors SunConnex and EH Smith. 

Wokingham Borough Council has reiterated its commitment to renewable energy by installing two solar PV arrays on local schools. Both Bulmershe and Forest schools now boast an 11.97kWp system and a 10.26kWp system respectively.

Industry has reacted with universal condemnation to news that Government has delayed making a decision on RO banding for renewable technologies thanks to a rift between Coalition MPs over the level of subsidy wind technology should receive.