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April 1, 2011
In what is probably the most shocking turn of events since the launch of the FiT review, Joju Solar has announced that it has been awarded the contract to carry out a major solar installation on the House of Commons. This news comes exactly one year to the day after the introduction of the feed-in tariff.
March 31, 2011
This week, members of parliament met in Westminster Hall in the House of Commons to discuss Government’s recent proposal to cut the feed-in tariff rates for solar photovoltaic installations over 50kW. Leading the debate was Alex Cunningham, who took on board the challenge of fighting back against the cuts…
March 31, 2011
County Durham-based solar panel manufacturer Cleaner Air Solutions has become the first company in the region to purchase a fleet of Nissan Leaf electric cars. Employees will now drive to work safe in the knowledge that they are not adding to the country’s carbon boot print.
March 29, 2011
AEE Renewables has put the breaks on plans for two solar power plants in the south of England. The company, which was to build a solar power plant at Fullards Farm, Trull and an 8.2 hectare project at Whistley Farm near Gillingham, has reassessed its proposals after the Government announced a u-turn on large-scale solar…
March 29, 2011
Infinite Energy has launched the UK’s first modular solar car park canopy. ElectroPort can be installed on any car park, generating solar energy that can be used both onsite as well as forming a charging point for electric cars. The system is designed and built in the UK.
March 28, 2011
During the month of April, Wagner Solar UK will donate 3% from all new sales of Sanyo modules during the entire month of April to the relief and development organisation World Vision for Japan-related causes.
March 28, 2011
Engensa has recently completed the UK’s first system of Sanyo’s newest high efficiency solar panels – HIT N235SE10. The community-based solar installation company installed the system days after the modules received MCS accreditation for their clients, the Rodwells.
March 25, 2011
Siliken, the Spanish PV module manufacturer, has obtained Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation for its solar product range. The certificate, which has been granted by the British Board of Agreément (BBA), means that Siliken’s modules are now eligible under the UK’s feed-in tariff scheme.
March 25, 2011
Sussex-based solar service company Sunhive has partnered with Cleaner Air Solutions and the Renewable Energy Academy to launch an online solar training platform. At present, the website provides free access to all of the available courses. In future, some of the courses will involve a charge, which the companies say they are able to keep low as the courses are exclusively online.
March 24, 2011
In the wake of last week’s fast track review announcement, Cornwall Council has expressed its serious concern over the impact of changes to the feed-in tariff on the economy of Cornwall. The council will now be calling on the Government to reconsider its proposal to introduce a 50kW limit for projects, utilizing the six…

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