The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Standards Management Group has announced that it has delayed the introduction of MCS012, due to take effect tomorrow.
Chinese solar manufacturer, JA Solar has said it is ramping up production of its P-type monocrystalline solar cells (Percium) to 170MW in 2014, with plans to reach a capacity of 350MW in 2015.
Government claims that 1GW of solar under the new Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism will be £243 million cheaper than under the previous Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme.
Solar farms up and down the UK will throw open their doors to members of the public on 4 July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day.
Solar will lead the push towards grid parity and zero subsidies for renewable technologies in the UK, according to Greg Barker, minister for climate change.
