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Solar product manufacturer, Canadian Solar has launched a dedicated Authorised Reseller Program focused on Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in a bid to support new and existing partners.

In news that at first sounds like a belated April fool’s joke, the volcanoes of Iceland could soon be powering your home. Under Government-backed plans, thousands of miles of high-voltage cables could be placed along the ocean floor, carrying low-carbon electricity from Iceland to UK shores.

Investments in the UK solar industry rose 10-fold last year, increasing the total amount of UK clean energy sector investment by 23 percent in comparison to 2010.

A 19th Century church, built to celebrate the British victory at the Battle of Waterloo is now generating its own electricity thanks to the installation of solar panels.

During Prime Minister, David Cameron’s, first official visit to Japan, the UK and Japan have announced a joint-framework on civil Nuclear Cooperation that will provide the basis for UK companies to engage in multi-billion pound decommissioning opportunities in Japan.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has announced a £1.3 billion boost for Government’s home energy efficiency programme, with at least £540 million of support being made available to help the poorest homes.

UK solar specialist Solarcentury is set to offer the opportunity for existing solar installers to become accredited energy assessors. As part of its partnership with PPL Training, Solarcentury will offer a discounted City & Guilds Diploma course in Domestic Energy Assessing.

Penzance-based Plug into the Sun has completed a 10kWp roof-integrated solar project on the newly-built Five Islands School on St Agnes Island, adding to the company’s Isles of Scilly portfolio.

The world of low-carbon building design is set for an overhaul as two-year-old green software company Sefaira closes a £6.8m Series A funding round.

Government has secured a landmark deal with Britain’s six largest energy suppliers that will see them annually inform customers of what tariff is the cheapest for them and provide them with details of how they can switch.