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ABB has extended its central inverter series to include the new 630 kilowatt (kW) PVS800. The new central inverter has a very high total efficiency with one of the most compact designs on the market.

The Solar Schools project, launched by carbon cutting organisation 10:10 in conjunction with Mumsnet, is set to help 100 schools receive solar panels.

The energy regulator Ofgem has come under renewed pressure after figures obtained by the Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Caroline Flint, show that the energy watchdog awarded staff in excess of £640,000 in bonuses over the last two years.

The UK solar industry is today anticipating the future feed-in tariff rates as we move from the month of April into May. After Government announced its intention to base the new rates on installation figures seen between March 3 and the end of April 2012, all eyes have been on the FiT database.

Ofgem, the administrator for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, has revealed serious problems with the application process after initial figures show that 95 percent of all applicants are returned.

The UK might be set to install a new electricity power connection that will see the country share renewable energy resources with Denmark.

A new international certification scheme for small scale renewable energy has been proposed by prominent UK solar industry players. The International Renewable Energy Certification Organisation (IRECO) was introduced to energy ministers who attended the Clean Energy Ministerial last week in London.

As someone working in the UK solar industry you will be aware that Government’s flagship energy policy, the Green Deal, will be encroaching on your territory soon. And, since this is yet another new area of business many are, understandably, concerned about the impact this mechanism will have on their current work – but fear not. If you’re a qualified energy assessor or home inspector, or if you know someone who is, you could easily add a Green Deal string to your bow.

Trina Solar Limited has today announced that it will launch a new partner programme for installers in the UK on May 1, 2012. The programme is called Trina Solar Partner Plus and offers a number of benefits to registered members including personalised technical service, active sales support, exclusive offers and first hand information.

Midlands-based renewable energy specialist Eco2Solar is backing a Kidderminster school pupil in her quest to travel to Thailand and Cambodia to help local people living in deprived villages.