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Watch Greg Barker launch the Solar Strategy at Sunsolar Energy opening

April 7, 2014
Greg Barker recently opened SunSolar Energy’s new 75MW module manufacturing facility in Oldbury, Birmingham. Solar Power Portal was on hand to capture the minister’s announcement.
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New UK PV manufacturing plant opens

April 4, 2014
SunSolar Energy has officially opened its 75MW module manufacturing facility in Oldbury, Birmingham.
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Exclusive: Time for solar investors to turn attention to rooftops, says Barker

April 4, 2014
Investors must focus their attention on rooftop projects, UK climate minister Greg Barker has told Solar Power Portal.
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Industry reacts to Solar Strategy

April 4, 2014
The solar industry reacts to the Solar Strategy published today.
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UK launches Europe’s first dedicated solar strategy

April 4, 2014
DECC has published the long-awaited Solar Strategy today, designed to enact a “further step change in deployment” for solar in the UK.
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Jaguar Land Rover unveils UK’s largest rooftop solar array

April 4, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover’s new Engine Manufacturing Centre in Staffordshire is now home to what is thought to be the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar array.
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British Solar Renewables connects 113MW ahead of 1.6ROC deadline

April 4, 2014
British Solar Renewables managed to connect 10 solar farms totalling 113MW of capacity before the renewable obligation rate dropped in April.
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TSMC Solar gains MCS certification for its CIGS thin-film modules

April 4, 2014
Taiwan-based PV module manufacturer, TSMC Solar is entering the UK market after gaining MCS accreditation from TUV SUD BABT.
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Friends of the Earth calls on government to clear path for solar schools

April 3, 2014
Environmental campaign group, Friends of the Earth, has started a petition calling for UK schools to have better financial access to solar energy.

Exclusive: Lightsource connects 227MW of solar in March alone

April 3, 2014
Lightsource Renewable Energy has revealed that it connected 26 solar farms across the UK in March.

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