Commercial & Residential Solar

YuanTech Solar gains MCS certification for PV modules

YuanTech Solar gains MCS certification for PV modules

6 Jan 2023, 10:29

YuanTech Solar, a newly established solar PV manufacturer based in China, has confirmed it has received Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certification granting greater access to the UK market.

Over £840,000 invested in Midlands solar co-op project

Over £840,000 invested in Midlands solar co-op project

3 Jan 2023, 14:16

Following the end of the first share offer on 10 December 2022, the Big Solar Co-op, a Shrewsbury-based not-for-profit organisation, has announced that over 250 people have collectively invested more than £840,000 to support the development of a portfolio of solar projects.

Scotland’s First Minister’s promises ‘clear vision’ for the future of Scottish solar

Scotland’s First Minister’s promises ‘clear vision’ for the future of Scottish solar

23 Dec 2022, 10:59

In answer to a question posed by Fergus Ewing MSP in parliament earlier this week, Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, recognised the significant contribution solar could make in decarbonising Scotland’s energy supply, and told the chamber that a “clear vision” for the future development of solar will be presented in early January.

Solar panels to save Inchcape £500,000 a year

Solar panels to save Inchcape £500,000 a year

16 Dec 2022, 14:53

Renewable energy company, Geo Green Power, has signed a multimillion-pound contract with franchise dealership specialist, Inchcape, to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the roofs of a large portion of its 100 showrooms throughout the UK over the next 6-12 months.

Solar is gateway to 19 years of free electricity, says ECIU

Solar is gateway to 19 years of free electricity, says ECIU

14 Dec 2022, 16:37

With the payback time of rooftop solar panels now just six year, households could benefit from 19 years of “essentially free” electricity during the remainder of their lifespan, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).