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A new solar mapping program developed by The GeoInformation Group (TGG) identifies UK properties suitable for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, as well as calculating each building’s potential for solar productivity.

thesolarbuilding.com, the trade brand for The Solar Building Company, has signed an agreement with Suzhou Akcome Photovoltaic System to supply the company’s full range of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems.

With financial support from Barclays Corporate, John Bowler’s Eggs has launched a new business providing renewable energy solutions in the form of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Ardenham Energy announced plans of expansion this week following a £2 million investment by Bridges Ventures.

The UK’s Solar Trade Association (STA) is calling its members to spread the positive word about solar energy in a bid to set out the strong case for a much more ambitious and positive approach to…

Helping new installers with the often-confusing electrical testing requirements for solar photovoltaics, Seaward Solar will host a series of free training courses across the UK. Designed with a more hands-on approach, Seaward hopes the sessions will build confidence to complete the required PV installation commissioning tests.

Since the introduction of feed-in tariffs in April last year, Sheffield has adopted more solar power generation per head than any other city in the UK. Published by the AEA Group, the ‘top 10’ authorities in the UK utilising photovoltaic technology are ranked by total output – showing Cornwall as number one, with 3.09MW capacity. Sheffield places at number five with 2.03MW capacity contributing 1.262% to the total microgeneration in the UK. However if the figures are analysed by installed capacity in relation to the population, they tell a different story.

A £4 million contract with Stockport Homes will see The Green Electricity design and supply 1,300 domestic solar PV kits ready for installation to the Stockport Homes Investing in Natural Energy (SHINE) project.

PV Legal’s European report proposes new solutions for reducing bureaucratic obstacles and streamlining administrative procedures to allow solar photovoltaic (PV) to grow to its full potential.

Speedo contacted EvoEnergy to complete its 8.61kW solar PV installation, for its brand new Head Office, after being unsatisfied with its original solar PV installation company.