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Renewable energy solution specialist SEH Commercial has completed an installation in a new build property in Suffolk that will generate £40,000 through the feed-in-tariff (FiT) scheme for its owners over 25 years.

After setting up B&J Saddlery in 1974 Barrie and Lynda Mortlock decided to minimise electricity bills for their showroom by installing a 31.36kWp solar energy system. Contracted by Solarpack and sub-contracted to EES and GB Solar, the solar installation was specially designed for the large structure built in profiled steel.

UK solar panel installer Engensa has announced plans to offer up to £1,500 discount for energy efficiency gadgets and solar accessories under the company’s first ever ‘group purchase campaign.’

UK solar PV specialist the Green Electrician is set to launch the ‘GreenKit’ – a solar PV kit web shop making the installation process more easier, at  the Solar Power UK conference  next week.

Yorkshire based, voltage optimisation company VO4HOME has recently launched a product trial, in conjunction with not-for-profit business support consultancy CO2Sense, and MJ Energy Services, aimed at reducing energy bills, carbon footprints and energy usage in the UK.

Aerial surveying company Bluesky has secured a €2.4 million investment to fund research into the development of a web-based renewable energy rating platform. Working alongside its European partners, Bluesky will use geographic data to assess the suitability of individual properties for solar energy generation and create an online portal housing this data.

Caplor Energy has now completed the 49.6kWp solar array, installed on the roof of Greendale Carpets & Floorings’ warehouse, located in Herefordshire. Comprising 260 monocrystalline photovoltaics panels, the installation will generate nearly 42,000 units of renewable electricity and save over 23 tonnes of CO2 each year.

Fronius has announced a promotion extending its manufacturer’s warranty by ten years. Until December 31 this year, customers who extend their standard inverter warranty from five to 10 years will see their guarantee increased to 20 years free of charge.

Oakapple Renewable Energy has employed two architectural technologists to help design and build its pipeline of UK solar projects. The new recruits, Andrew Brearley and Kit Maplethorpe, are part of the company’s £100 million investment programme.

A recent surge of interest in solar by the public sector in Scotland is raising hopes of a brighter future for the energy source north of the Border.