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Germany-based photovoltaics system provider MAGE solar has entered the UK solar market with the entrance of its own sales representatives in Britain. Effective February 1, MAGE Solar, part of the globally operating MAGE Group, will be offering a portfolio designed specifically for the British market with high-quality MAGE Powertec modules, intelligent MAGE Safetec installation systems and high-performance brand-name inverters on-site.

As we enter the New Year, more and more energy companies are announcing price increases, making it increasingly difficult to fend off the icy weather. Homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to cut the price of their energy bill, which is where free solar PV company HomeSun comes in.

Following its 100% capacity increase, reported in July last year, Sharp UK has announced the creation of 300 new jobs at its solar manufacturing plant in Wrexham, Wales. This news takes the company’s total number of UK-based employees from 800 to 1,100.

Solar installation company Access Renewables has completed a 54-panel solar PV system onto a church building in Eaglescliffe, Stockton On Tees, which is expected to produce energy for the church over the next 25 years.

Recent research conducted by the Solar Power Portal, on behalf of the REA Solar Power Group, shows that the introduction of the feed-in tariff has significantly increased the amount of ‘green’ jobs in the UK.

Dresden, Germany-based solar module manufacturer Solarwatt has been awarded certification for its solar modules meeting microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) standards. This accreditation enables the company’s British customers to benefit from the country’s currently generous feed-in tariff.

Eversheds has appointed Andrew Fleetwood, a former Freshfields solicitor, as a Senior Associate in its Real Estate Practice. Fleetwood will focus on renewable energy and will work closely with the company’s Clean Energy Team.

Inventux Technologies has received verification from British inspectors at BE Global that its micromorph thin-film solar modules have achieved Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognition. The certificate is necessary in order for solar modules to receive the feed-in tariff payments in the UK.

Fledgling renewable energy solutions provider, Going Solar, has signed a million pound contract to install one of the UK’s largest solar power projects to date. The Midlands-based company beat off fierce competition to snare the deal, which could generate enough power to supply over 100 homes.

Leading cadmium telluride thin-film photovoltaic solar module manufacturer, Abound Solar, has received UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation for its AB1-series of photovoltaic modules.