http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/ {copyright-notice} en-gb mtopalov@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Milan Topalov) Sun, 26 May 2013 05:18:02 GMT 120 http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/stm_power_transmission_goes_green_with_28.5kwp_solar_array_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed The industrial gearbox and motor solutions manufacturer STM Power Transmissions has committed to cutting its carbon footprint after its headquarters in Winsford was fitted with a 28.5kWp solar PV array. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:40 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/solar_installation_helps_greenvale_potatoes_turn_green_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Greenvale, one of the UK’s largest potato suppliers, has installed a 50kWp solar array at its site in Floods Ferry, Cambridgeshire. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:25 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/great_orne_visitors_centre_gets_solar_makeover_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Herefordshire-based renewable installer, Caplor Energy, has installed an 8.8kWp solar array on the roof of the Great Orme visitors’ centre in Llandudno, Wales. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:08:06 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/yorkshire_farm_to_grow_greener_crops_with_190kw_solar_array_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Harrogate-based installer, Think Renewable Energy, has completed the installation of a 190kWp ground-mounted solar system at Fridlington Farms in Sutton-on-the-Forest. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:17:57 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/gloucestershire_solar_tracking_system_outperforms_all_predictions_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed The Log House Holidays site in the Cotswold Water Park in Gloucestershire has managed to remain almost completely independent of the grid in 2012 thanks to the impressive performance of the site’s solar array mounted on a dual-axis tracking system. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:55:31 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/national_trust_commits_to_a_solar_future_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed In 2012 the National Trust embarked on its largest solar power project to date and teamed up with Prescient Power, a renewable energy projects installer based in the East Midlands, in order to help the charity to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:57 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/rose_garden_residents_set_to_benefit_from_80kwp_solar_array?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Residents at The Rose Garden Extracare village in Hereford will share the benefit of a new solar array installed on the building’s roof. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:21:40 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/lovania_nurseries_grows_greener_with_50kwp_solar_array_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Lovania Nurseries in Tarleton near Preston already harnesses the power of the sun to produce over 65 million bedding, alpine flowering and bulb plants each year but now the nursery can add generating clean electricity to the list thanks to the installation of a 50kWp solar array. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:59:36 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/solar_windows_turn_to_pv_in_order_to_drive_down_costs_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Welsh uPVC window manufacturer, Solar Windows, has significantly reduced its carbon footprint as well as operational costs after investing in a 110.4kWp solar array on top of its factory buildings. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:45:35 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/local_wildlife_left_undisturbed_by_devon_solar_farm_development?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Lightsource Renewable Energy has been granted planning permission to install a 0.96MW solar park at Palfreys Barton Farm, Devon after modifying proposals to take into account two active badger setts. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:51:23 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/celtic_renewable_energy_moves_to_new_solar_powered_off_grid_premises_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Cornwall-based solar installer, Celtic Renewable Energy, has moved into new premises which are entirely off-grid – with no mains electricity, water or gas. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:23:29 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/keele_university_set_for_solar_powered_halls_of_residence_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Keele University has turned to solar power to help manage the university’s energy consumption, minimise utility costs and reduce carbon emissions. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:30:48 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/solar_companies_donate_pv_system_to_willen_hospice_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed A Milton Keynes hospice which cares for people whose illnesses are no longer responding to curative treatment, is benefitting from solar-generated electricity thanks to UK solar companies, Conergy UK, SMA Solar UK and FSG Energy. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:03:52 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/solar_powered_sports_hall_helps_oxfordshire_school_cut_carbon_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Pupils at Bartholomew School in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, are learning about the creation of energy and the role renewables can play in reducing carbon pollution thanks to a major solar installation on the school’s sports hall roof. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:29:46 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/solar_boost_for_metropolitan_police_service_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has generated £22,000 from solar installations across police buildings at Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Gravesend, Deptford, Bromley and Sutton. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:26:00 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/kent_fruit_farmer_reaps_the_benefits_of_solar_powered_cold_storage_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed The specialist fruit farm, FG Pierce & Sons near Sevenoaks in Kent, has dramatically cut the cost of keeping its fruit cool thanks to a major solar PV installation. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:20:10 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/hampshire_care_home_turns_on_to_the_power_of_solar_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Knellwood Care Home in Farnborough has remained an important part of the Hampshire community since it was established in 1947 as a memorial to local servicemen and women. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:53:45 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/npower_installs_400kwp_of_solar_across_eight_key_uk_sites?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Eight npower sites across the UK are now producing carbon-free electricity following the installation of over 200 solar modules across eight of its key UK premises. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:54:52 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/street_energy_completes_1.2mw_solar_lease_scheme_just_in_time_2354?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed Over 450 homes throughout the Midlands and the South East are now powered by the sun after the completion of Street Energy’s 1.2MW rent-a-roof scheme. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:16:45 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/case_studies/durham_universitys_new_solar_powered_palatine_centre_awarded_breeam_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-studies-rss-feed The University of Durham’s historic campus has long been one of the North East’s most treasured jewels, but the sprawling nature of the campus had long meant that the University’s core administrative services were scattered across the city. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:00:01 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) Case Studies