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In one of Scotland’s largest solar power projects, Oatridge College in West Lothian is set to save 60% on its National Grid energy demands as well as thousands of pounds a year on electricity and gas bills.

German photovoltaic company Sunways has made a step towards achieving its vision of supplying the world with solar inverters following the latest certification of its roof-mounted units.

Sanyo announced Monday its popular brand of HIT N- and H-series solar modules has passed the IEC 61701 standard test for salt mist corrosion.

Adding to the ever-growing solar education in the UK, Mitsubishi Electric has arranged a series of free, CPD-Accredited Seminars. Designed as half-day events, the seminars will showcase PV technology and explain how businesses can maximise the benefits and incentives available by installing a system.

The Germany-based solar inverter manufacturer Delta Energy Systems is now entering the UK PV market with its string inverter models SOLIVIA 2.5, 3.0 and 3.3 EU G3. Focusing on residential installations, the inverters have a power output range between 2.5kW and 3.3kW and will be available from September this year.

After committing to freeze its electricity prices until 2012 renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has stepped up its commitment to solar energy, aiming to source one third of its electricity from the power of the sun. This news marks a major milestone for the industry, as solar previously represented less than 1% of the company’s output.

Ecotec World have completed the first stage of an 800kW solar photovoltaic installation at Meile’s UK Headquarters in Oxfordshire.

After fending off competition from almost 200 keen applicants, Sharp Solar’s installer competition winner has now completed his training. Walking away as a competent solar photovoltaics installer, Matthew Hawkins of Pembrokeshire, Wales now plans to complete his Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation in order to begin bringing solar power to UK homes.

Today the largest trial of home energy management systems kicks off in the UK as Climate Energy launches SmartHomes2020. The pilot scheme will see 5,000 homeowners receive a free solar photovoltaics installation combined with a home energy management system from PassivSystems.

Providing installers with a UK-based dedicated support network Sanyo Component Europe today launches the Solar Premium Installer Programme. The new website offers experienced solar photovoltaics installers the opportunity to keep up with the latest industry developments while increasing their penetration of…