According to the latest REAL Assurance data an estimated 25,000 UK jobs have been created as a direct result of the feed-in tariff (FiT). Despite already exceeding all expectations, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) believes even this huge figure is likely to be underestimated as the REAL team only deals with companies working on small-scale installations.
Adding to the growing number of training schools in the UK, Able Skills has opened its new solar photovoltaic (PV) centre at its Dartford-based headquarters. The new centre, which has larger roofs for a lifelike teaching experience, will provide students with the experience they need to get started as a solar installer.
Recent changes to the UK’s permitted development rights (PDR), which remove the requirement for planning permission to be sought for development which meets certain criteria, are expected to bring further clarity to the rules around installing solar systems in the UK.
Inviting leading names from the UK solar industry up to the north east of the country, Solar Flair 2011 will reveal details of the latest advances and opportunities in the UK photovoltaic industry.
After weeks of silence the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has finally announced that the consultation on extensions to the large-scale feed-in tariff has ended and the loophole is now closed.
Mitsubishi Electric launched the second phase of its Green Gateway philosophy at the recent World Green Building Week, organised by the UK Green Building Council.
Proinso, a company specialising in distribution of modules, inverters, trackers and fixed structures for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, has just opened a new office and logistics warehouse just outside London.
With just over four weeks to go, the countdown has begun to the largest gathering of solar professionals the UK has ever seen. From October 26-28, the ICC Birmingham will open its doors to a representative of every sector in the solar industry.
Following the success of delivering 11 large solar sites connected to the National Grid ahead of the August 1 feed-in tariff (FiT) deadline, Octopus Investments announced its intention to make further investments in solar energy.
