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Solar Power Intl Ltd has recently commissioned a 96.6kWp solar photovoltaic system at Berryfields Farm near Coventry. By completing this project, the Dorset-based solar installer can now claim the largest Suntech PV installation in the UK to date.

Glenrothes-based Kingdom Housing Association has bettered more than 500 other nominees by walking away with a Green Apple Environmental Award for its Kingdom House project in Pittenweem, Fife. This November the organisation will be presented with the prize at an awards ceremony held at the House of Commons.

The latest research from Barclays finds that more than a third of the UK’s 200,000 farmers are expecting to invest in renewable energy, with the aim of generating returns averaging £25,000 per year. The survey of 300 dairy farmers in England, Scotland and Wales throughout August 2011 was published to correspond with the launch of a £100 million fund, which will help to make these plans a reality.

At a time when Government is striving to gear up its ‘go green’ strategy, new research conducted by utility and environmental consultancy Gemserv has identified a widespread lack of green awareness. Over 50% of the survey respondents were unable to correctly identify that Government’s Green Deal is related to energy efficiency initiatives, suggesting instead that it was designed to protect national forests or to increase the number of hybrid cars on the road.

Adding to the list of UK footballs clubs to gather solar support, Bolton Wanderers have signed a one-year partnership with Hanwha Group. The agreement will grant Hanwha billboard and video advertising space during home games at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium.

Advisory firm Target Corporate Finance has helped secure a £2.4m funding deal for renewable energy company, Ethical Power, from funders Downing for the installation of a 1MWp solar project through the creation of a new joint venture company.

France-based Rtone is set to introduce its latest photovoltaic monitoring solution to the UK solar market at the Solar Power UK 2011 exhibition, to be held in Birmingham on October 26 – 28. The Rbee Solar system, which is designed for use by installers, makes it possible to curb the breakdowns and failures of solar installations.

One of the world’s largest solar companies, Canadian Solar, has become the official solar energy sponsor of Fulham Football Club. The two-year deal extends Canadian Solar’s support of sports teams globally, including top European football teams Hannover 96 and 1. FC Nuremberg.

Councillors in Dundee have approved plans that could see solar panels installed across thousands of council buildings, including homes. The Council is now in the process of acquiring a commercial partner to install and maintain the systems over 25 years.

KN Renewable Energy has completed a 37.74kWp solar installation at the New Academy in East London. Designed using 204 Sharp 185Wp solar panels, the project is expected to produce 31,640 kilowatt hours of renewable energy each year.