Large-Scale Solar

PV Solar UK recently launched Scotland’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) training academy with Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing, MSP.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) company Azur Solar has just launched its new solar web shop for installers.

During the recent Elex 2011, Trina Solar unveiled it’s new mounting system, an innovative solution to mounting Trina Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Three thousand houses in Wrexham are to be fitted with solar panels thanks to a new multi-million pound scheme from the county council. The panels form part of the council’s wider carbon reduction strategy and could reduce energy bills by up to £200 per household.

New solar inspection test report and certificate documentation packs from Seaward Solar make it easy for installers of solar PV systems to complete the necessary test reports in compliance with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and IEC62446.

According to a new model released by Engensa, if the UK feed-in tariff (FiT) is maintained at the current rate it will create over 10,000 jobs by early next year. Engensa figures also reveal the total boost to the UK economy between April 2010 and March 2012 is set to sit at £65.5 million. 

Freetricity has just announced a new free solar scheme aimed at businesses, charities and community groups.

Gefran has now officially launched its new range of Radius solar inverters, aimed specifically at the UK domestic market. Based in Italy, Gefran’s Radius inverter technology builds on the company’s 45 years of experience in the electrical drive and energy management sector.

Solar system manufacturer Conergy has launched its ‘Conergizer’ systems planning tool in the UK to help users work out the best solar solution for any roof – aesthetically, financially and in terms of solar energy generation potential. The free tool is expected to enable solar projects in the UK that had previously been discounted due to shading issues or because rooftops are not south-facing. The tool is also aimed at increasing awareness of best practice in solar installations.

Our Solar Britain has launched a new solar savings calculator, designed to simplify the process for working out the potential financial gain from installing PV panels. Estimating that the average UK homeowner could save over £1,200 a year, the calculator combines estimated savings on energy bills with financial gains from Government’s feed-in tariff (FiT) to give users an idea of the money they can make through adopting renewable energy over 25 years.