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KN Renewable Energy, provider of Renewable Energy solutions within the built environment, operating throughout the UK and Ireland, has completed a 26.64kWp rooftop installation in London.  The company specializes in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all sizes of solar photovoltaic systems from 1kWp to 5MWp, including building-integrated, ground, pitched and flat roof mounted solutions.

Manchester-based law firm Heatons has completed the deal for the procurement of the solar project at Westcott Venture Park in Buckinghamshire. The client, Solon SE, is one of the largest manufacturers of solar modules in Europe, and will be responsible for the design, construction operation and maintenance…

UK-based building contractor, Prater, has launched a solar division specializing in energizing the building envelope in order to maximize sustainability credentials. By offering an integrated version of solar photovoltaics, the company provides UK customers with a more aesthetic approach to renewable energy generation, as well as another way of taking advantage of the country’s feed-in tariff.

While almost everyone in the UK solar industry is disappointed with Government’s decision to review feed-in tariff rates, the less well-off may have more reason than most to feel thwarted. Greg Barker argues that the proposed cuts will help the general public to benefit from solar power, yet the reluctance shown by UK banks…

Renewable energy company OPUS Green has started the ‘Green Revolution’ to help get out-of-work tradesmen back into full-time employment as part of the Government’s upcoming Green Deal. Working in collaboration with OPUS Building Services, the company has recruited tradesmen who have found themselves out of work due to the recession.

Mr and Mrs Reay’s 2.80kWp system was installed by Cleaner Air Solutions back in December 2009. The system, which utilises Sharp Solar panels and a Fronius inverter, has actually been over-performing since it was completed.

This 1.40kW system was installed by Cleaner Air Solutions, the largest distributor of sharp modules, for Mr and Mrs Beresford.

London-based Solarcentury has received the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The prize, honored on an annual basis by HM the Queen, has been presented to the company for outstanding business performance, corporate social responsibility and excellence in innovation for its C21e solar electric roof tile and slate.

For many installing solar photovoltaics is a great idea in theory, but when it comes to deciding which installer and products to use the prospect can be a little daunting. Easing the UK public into the process, CompareMySolar.co.uk offers prospective energy generators the opportunity to assess the potential of their roof without having to go through the lengthy process of getting custom quotes.

Energise Barnet, a community initiative set up by local residents, plans to set up a network of ‘green’ buying groups in order to help homeowners and local businesses generate their own electricity and make their homes more energy efficient.