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May 25, 2011
Luton Borough Council has committed to a third party funded solar electricity scheme which will see the installation of solar panels on a number of social housing properties across the town.
May 25, 2011
Following on from Monday’s Green Investment Bank (GIB) announcement, Business Secretary Vince Cable has now revealed some of the finer details. In his progress report, Cable reveals more about how the bank will be governed, and what the business model will look like.
May 25, 2011
The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that both the Carbon Trust and the Energy Saving Trust will no longer receive core Government funding. This news comes after the coalition revealed its deficit reduction program, but again works against the promise to become the ‘greenest Government ever’.
May 25, 2011
The first stage of the Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) solar program is now underway, with 55 panels now fitted on top of a block of council-owned maisonettes. Manufactured by Romag and installed by local firm Save Energy, the panels will help Poole residents to save money on their annual electricity bills as well as cutting the town’s carbon emissions.
May 24, 2011
East Riding Council has selected Redland’s roof-integrated Mini Stonewold Solar tile for its latest social housing scheme. Initially 100 houses will be fitted with the technology, while a further 231 across 33 sites are waiting in the pipeline.
May 24, 2011
UK-based timber and builders merchant Covers has signed an agreement with Azur Solar Systems, which will install solar photovoltaics on as many of its 12 sites as are suitable. With branches located in Chichester, Bognor, Portsmouth and Brighton the company hopes to meet a significant portion of its own energy needs.
May 24, 2011
It’s not often this job takes me to places that are the envy of my mother, but yesterday was quite an exception. As I strolled through the guarded gates of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and past…
May 20, 2011
Bringing over 12 years of experience to the UK solar industry, German solar equipment manufacturer Conergy is to offer expert training to budding installers, sharing its knowledge within the UK by offering installation companies and trade businesses extensive training opportunities. The teaching program covers both technical theory and practical experience.
May 20, 2011
PV system design, supply, installation and commissioning company, KN Renewable Energy — which has operating in the renewable energy sector for over four years — has completed a 29.64kWp system, at Holmes Farm in Lincolnshire. The company specializes in 1kWp to 5MWp installations, including building-integrated, ground, pitched and flat roof mounted.
May 19, 2011
Building-integrated photovoltaics specialist Schueco UK has launched the SCC60 with ProSolar TF cladding system, which can be installed into the side of buildings and other structures. Designed specifically for use with ProSolar TF thin-film modules, the ventilated façade can provide weather protection, insulation and sustainable energy production.

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