Solar Markets & Finance

The policy loophole exposed by the Solar Power Portal last week will in fact remain open for two months after the effects of the fast-track feed-in tariff review go through. In a shocking turn of events, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today revealed…

Renewable energy supplier, Good Energy Group has signed a 100% renewable electricity supply contract with international clothing retailer SuperGroup. The contract, which will begin on August 1, will see Supergroup’s 72 retail stores and all UK warehouses and offices powered by renewable electricity.

Building on the success others have experienced when crossing over into the world of renewable energy, William Dyer Electrical now offers solar photovoltaics as part of its range of electrical energy efficiency services. Having recently received microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) accreditation, the company’s workforce is now qualified to install solar panels across the UK.

In what may come as a surprise to some, BP Solar has revealed its intention to apply the brakes to its distribution network and module expertise in order to concentrate on project development. In a statement sent to its partners, the company explained that it had made the strategic decision in order to profitably…

Government has today revealed a £15 million scheme to encourage households across the UK to go green. The ‘Renewable Heat Premium’, which will run from August 1 this year until March 2012, will support up to 25,000 installations countrywide.

Under a new solar module supply deal, Wagner Solar UK will distribute 4.2MW of ET Solar modules during the second half of 2011. Wagner has been procuring PV modules from ET Solar for more than a year.

Countrywide has become the latest UK firm to embrace the green revolution by launching a renewable energy division. The Worcestershire-based firm, which specialises in providing products and services for the rural community, chose this year’s Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd to unveil its new business venture that will offer an independent service to farmers looking to build renewable energy projects.

South Wales-based Ikaros Solar, which provides solar power system consultancy and design expertise to the commercial and business sector, is now an official UK module distribution partner for German manufacturer Solon SE.

Organic Energy has now secured an agreement to supply SCHOTT Solar PV products, providing the company with an opportunity to enter into the agricultural sector. SCHOTT’s power modules have been independently tested and approved to withstand exposure to the ammonia produced in livestock farming environments for at least 25 years.

Forming a positive response to the debate surrounding the fast-track feed-in tariff review, Lords from all sides of the House yesterday came out in unanimous support for solar. Going along with the recommendations of the Solar Trade Association, the Lords agreed that solar had been treated unfairly, and that policy…