Large-Scale Solar

Gloucestershire-based energy expert SIEL has been commissioned by the NYSE to install the first phase of one of the UK’s largest roof-mounted grid-connected solar installations. Totaling 600kWp, the first stage of the new system has been installed at NYSE Euronext’s new UK state-of-the-art data centre…

Enecsys, the Cambridge-based micro-inverter company, has selected Wieland gesis RST 25i3/i5 connectors for connecting its solar inverters to the electricity grid system on the AC side of photovoltaic (PV) installations. The pre-wired, ‘plug and play’ Wieland connectors are factory tested and offer higher reliability and faster installation compared to onsite wiring.

The GeoInformation Group’s Solar Energy Mapping solution has recently been utilised by London-based Solar PV Engineering Procurement and Construction Contractor, M3 Solutions, in order to save time and effort in solar irradiance surveys. Delivered either as a detailed property report or database, the solar energy map identifies and measures building roof potential for solar panel installations.

Despite the recently launched feed-in tariff review, Cornwall Council is pushing ahead with plans for the first council-owned solar farm in the UK, Kernow Solar Park. Cornwall Council has reportedly submitted a planning application to its own officers, regardless of the fact that the Government has scared many investors away…

Kinglong New Energy (KLNE), the joint venture company based in Beijing, has received G83 and G59 certification for its Sunteams inverters, marking the company’s entrance into the UK solar market.

UK-based renewable energy company, TwentyNinety has won a Shell Springboard award, for its photovoltaic technology Active Array, which is launching later this year.  The prize, which provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK, has been awarded in recognition of the potential of Active Array, to make a significant impact on the global PV business.

Parity Solar has completed a rigorous review of its manufacturing processes, materials, procedures and products, which was carried out in China by the British Board of Agrément, in order to receive eligibility to supply high quality thin-film solar modules in the UK solar market under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

Following many other councils across the UK, Lancashire-based Halton Borough Council has expressed its intention to fit £10 million worth of solar panels to the roofs of its buildings, including schools.

Cambridgeshire council has given the go-ahead for plans to build a 35 acre solar energy farm in the village of Wilburton, near Ely. The 5MW plant has been given approval, with construction expected to begin in the spring.

Tregony School in Truro has become the first school to receive a solar power system from British Gas as winner of the company’s MySolar School competition. The school, which is one of 750 UK schools to benefit from the £15 million giveaway, has won over £30,000 worth of Sharp solar panels, which are being installed this week.