Solarcentury has confirmed its resignation from the British Photovoltaics Association (BPVA) after the association's Chairman applied to intervene in the legal case the day before the Court of Appeal hearing. The Court refused the application.
During questions submitted to the Department of Climate and Energy Change (DECC), Greg Barker revealed the full cost to the taxpayer of DECC’s legal challenges.
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published the latest solar photovoltaic installation figures for 2012, which show that from January 8–22, 2,711 solar PV installs were registered for the feed-in tariff scheme.
Carillion has installed a 50kWp solar array at Nationwide Building Society’s headquarters in Swindon. The installation is the first in the UK to utilise Conergy’s SolarFamulus Air mounting system.
Wilmington Parish Council has embraced green technology after commissioning a solar PV array at Oakfield Park Pavilion. The council partnered with Dartford-based Evenis to design and install the PV system.
A unique £3 million project to test how building façades could be developed to generate clean electricity has been announced by the Welsh Government in partnership with Cardiff University.
The Green Home Company has expanded its operations into Wales, opening new facilities in Bridgend. The new office is set to provide up to 100 roles in the solar industry, despite the confusion and uncertainty that engulfs the industry at the moment.
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s decision that the Department of Energy and Climate Change acted illegally when it tried to reduce tariff rates in December.
