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The backlash to the U.K. Government’s decision to launch a comprehensive review of its feed-in tariff on Monday has begun. Dissenting voices are becoming increasingly audible, with ministers publically bemoaning the coalition’s decision and airing fears about its long-term impact on the solar industry.

jms Solar Handel, the Bavarian PV specialist, has expanded its European network of branch offices by opening of its first branch in Portishead, Bristol. The newly founded subsidiary jms UK Solar Trade Ltd. is initially planning to concentrate on the south-east part of the country and to gradually expand its distribution network.

Solar power manufacturer Sharp has formed a partnership with Eco Environments, adding the company to its global list of solar module suppliers. 

Winner of a sustainable design and construction award, Elm Park was the first low carbon library to be constructed in London.

Solar installation company Engensa completed this installation for its customer, Atul, who had a very clear idea of what he wanted. Atul was renovating a new home for his family in Windsor and so decided to install a solar energy system. He felt that solar PV should be combined with solar thermal to ensure that the underfloor heating, hot water and swimming pool were all powered by the sun.

UK solar energy company Sundog Energy has made several recruitment alterations, including the appointment of Bill Roberts as Managing Director and shareholder in the company.

Reacting to the recently-launched feed-in tariff review, community-owned energy companies across the UK have come together to express their thoughts on the announcement as well as to discuss how to move forward past Energy Minister Chris Huhne’s decision to evaluate the FiT for systems above 50kW.

The Solar Trade Association has voiced its reaction towards the Government’s recent announcement, stating that an earlier than expected feed-in tariff review will “kill the renewable industry”.

Parity Solar has completed a rigorous review of its manufacturing processes, materials, procedures and products, which was carried out in China by the British Board of Agrément, in order to receive eligibility to supply high quality thin-film solar modules in the UK solar market under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.

Confirming fears that have been mounting in recent weeks, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has launched a comprehensive review of the UK feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme…