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Ofgem published the feed-in tariff rates starting from 1 May. Nothing surprising there except that, on closer inspection, the stated period was marked down as 1 May-1 July not 1 May-1 August.After a bit of digging by Solar Power Portal, DECC confirmed that the Ofgem figures where indeed correct: the next FiT period will be a month shorter than previously expected.

The domestic solar market is continuing to flatline and consumer confusion is rife. Now is the time for clear messages: solar in the UK is more compelling than ever

Residents at The Rose Garden Extracare village in Hereford will share the benefit of a new solar array installed on the building’s roof.

Welsh uPVC window manufacturer, Solar Windows, has significantly reduced its carbon footprint as well as operational costs after investing in a 110.4kWp solar array on top of its factory buildings.

Lightsource Renewable Energy has been granted planning permission to install a 0.96MW solar park at Palfreys Barton Farm, Devon after modifying proposals to take into account two active badger setts.

Last week saw the official unveiling of the long-awaited third revision to the MCS PV installation guide. Peter Bennett gives a summary of the key changes.

Cornwall-based solar installer, Celtic Renewable Energy, has moved into new premises which are entirely off-grid – with no mains electricity, water or gas.

Keele University has turned to solar power to help manage the university’s energy consumption, minimise utility costs and reduce carbon emissions.

A Milton Keynes hospice which cares for people whose illnesses are no longer responding to curative treatment, is benefitting from solar-generated electricity thanks to UK solar companies, Conergy UK, SMA Solar UK and FSG Energy.

In many ways the UK solar industry will be happy to see the back of 2012. Fast-track reviews, legal challenges, reference dates, consultations and RO banding reviews all loomed large over industry.