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Adding to the number of solar installations completed before the December 12 deadline, the National Trust’s 37.5kWp project is now generating renewable energy in Wales. Delivered by Dulas, the ground-mounted system at the Grade I listed Llanerchaeron property has been combined with the Trust’s existing 7.5kWp solar PV array.

Scottish power has become the last of the ‘big six’ energy providers to reveal cuts to the price of its fuel, with the announcement that it will reduce the cost of gas by five percent from February 27.

Solar panels have been installed on Wolverhampton’s Civic Centre roof to help Wolverhampton City Council cut utility costs and help protect the environment.

Although the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was made available to the industrial, business and public sector on November 28, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is thought to be at a relatively early stage in putting together its proposals for phase 2.

Rookery Business Park in Attleborough, Norfolk, has installed solar photovoltaics across 15 roofs in a bid to reduce electricity costs. The renewable energy generated by the 278kWp of solar PV will be sold to the private park’s tenants at a reduced rate.

A new report conducted by British Gas has revealed how smart meters are changing the way UK consumers control their energy use, helping them to better manage how much energy they are using and when.

According to the Government’s own figures, the number of cavity wall and loft insulation installations will fall dramatically under the Government’s flagship green policy: the Green Deal.

The Sheffield Fire and Rescue Command Centre on Eyre St in the centre of Sheffield has had a 10kWp system installed by Solar Roof Solutions. As a heavy consumer of electricity, the 10kWp installation will help the fire station to significantly offset carbon emissions and dramatically reduce its electricity bills.

The Scottish National Equestrian Centre (SNEC) in West Lothian has installed a large solar array in order to slash its carbon footprint, negate increasing energy price rises and benefit from feed-in tariff payments. The solar installation marks the second major green investment project on the Oatridge College estate near Broxburn.

Dinnington-based company Solar Roof Solutions Ltd has fitted a free solar PV system on the roof of Amy’s House, a local charity shop.  Run by volunteers the charity shop supports Amy’s House – a respite facility that cares for special needs children and their siblings.