MCS unveils new qualification-based route to installer certification
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is to consult on a new route for installer certification.
Articles tagged with: Residential Rooftop
Feature
Q&A: Chris Lovatt on E.On’s investment in Eco2Solar and the ‘tipping point’ in residential solar
Solar Power Portal caught up with E.On’s Chris Lovatt, chief operating officer for energy infrastructure services – who is taking a place on Eco2Solar’s board as part of the investment – to discuss the investment, residential solar and the drive for decarbonisation.
Viridian Solar extends Persimmon Homes roof-integrated solar deal
A second extension to the partnership between Viridian Solar and Persimmon Homes has been agreed.
Viridian adds to housebuilder partnerships with Beech Developments deal
Viridian Solar has sealed a new group deal with Welsh housebuilder Beech Developments.
HBS to rollout rooftop solar PV at new Bewley housing developments
HBS New Energies has signed an exclusive solar PV and electric vehicle (EV) charging deal with Bewley Homes.
Total and Google to launch AI tool Solar Mapper in Europe
O&G giant Total and Google Cloud are launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help accelerate the deployment of residential solar panels.
Solar installers hiring as demand remains strong despite pandemic
Solar Power Portal spoke to Jon Cowdrill, head of residential solar at Joju Solar about the strong demand for residential solar installations despite the impact of COVID-19.
Residential solar boosts house prices by average of £30,000
The value of residential solar has been touted after new research revealed that the technology can boost the value of houses by over £30,000.
_245_153_80_s_c1.jpg)
Solar fraudsters stripped of £434,800 of their ‘ill-gotten gains’ by SFO
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has sentenced the final two of six men jailed for defrauding customers, and secured £434,835.73 for the victims.
Solar to be removed from new Taylor Wimpey housing development
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has requested to remove solar PV from a planning application lodged with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
Good Energy residential SEG tariff ‘not in operation yet’
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) offerings continue to be announced, as Good Energy reveals its tariff for smaller installations isn’t yet operational.
MCS and STA team up to offer joint membership benefits
The Solar Trade Association (STA) is joining forces with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for a new offering.
Shell updates SEG to 3.5p/kWh days after scheme’s introduction
Shell Energy has boosted its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff to 3.5p per kWh, two days after the scheme was introduced.
Social Energy comes out on top as Shell issues 0.001p/kWh SEG
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs have been unveiled after the legislation came into full effect yesterday (1 January 2020), with pricing ranging wildly from Social Energy's 5.6p per kWh down to the barely-compliant 0.001p per kWh that Shell Energy is offering.
Shell to launch ‘upgraded’ SEG tariff ‘later in 2020’ as suppliers gear up for 1 January deadline
Shell Energy’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff is to launch later in 2020 than the 1 January implementation date, it told Solar Power Portal.
Legal & General seals £57.5 million rooftop solar debt financing package
Global finance giant Legal & General (L&G) is backing rooftop PV with £57.5 million of long-term debt financing.
Rolec unveils new PV-powered electric vehicle charger range
Rolec EV is launching a solar powered electric vehicle (EV) charger for homeowners who have, or intend to have, solar.
ParkerEnergy-ViridianSolar_245_153_80_s_c1.jpg)
Viridian Solar pens new integrated solar housing agreement
Viridian Solar has penned two new group deals for its roof integrated solar solution, strengthening its position in the new build housing market.
MCS to strengthen enforcement team as it prepares to bare its teeth
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is to strengthen its enforcement action as the body looks to bare its teeth.