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In a further advancement towards the commercialisation of organic photovoltaics, Eight19 and Cambridge Enterprise, the University of Cambridge’s commercialisation group, have signed an intellectual property agreement.

This morning the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published its much-anticipated report on renewables. Outlining the potential green energy has in the UK, the research identifies several possibilities, including solar photovoltaics and solar thermal, and discusses what role each one can play in increasing the energy mix on the…

As the consultation period for the proposed FiT cuts draws to a close, the solar industry is holding out hope for a last-minute change of heart from the coalition Government.

Specialised cell and module manufacturer China Sunergy has signalled its intent to establish itself in the UK solar industry by securing the UK government’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme accreditation.

A bungalow in North-East England has become the latest addition to the Sharp Solar family, after its owners decided to install a 3.96kW system. Mr Lloyd and Mrs Matterson of Murton, County Durham have invested £15,000 in the rooftop system, which is likely to reward them with annual savings to their electricity bill of nearly £200.

The UK’s first publicly-owned solar power station has moved a step closer to realisation after pledges for the ground-breaking project passed the £250,000 mark. However, project managers Ovesco are still looking for a further £5,000 to be invested by May 9 to ensure the ground-breaking project goes ahead.

Oskomera Solar Power Solutions UK (OSPS), one of Europe’s leading PV system integrators, has become the latest company to receive the British government's Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation.

Energy giant E.On is set to invest up to £150 million in a new solar initiative that could provide to 15,000 customers with solar power installations costing as little as £99. The SolarExchange plan could save E.On’s UK customers as much as £180 on their annual energy bill.

Last week SunConcept began the installation of a 75kW solar system for ACE Office Environments in Bournemouth. When completed on May 6, the new system will be one of the largest on the south coast.

Cambridge-based Enecsys has secured £25 million (US$41 million) in equity financing to help further develop its micro inverter systems technology.