http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/ © 2012 Solar Media Limited en-gb mtopalov@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Milan Topalov) Mon, 28 May 2012 06:01:43 GMT 120 http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/expert_chair_appointed_to_the_energy_efficiency_deployment_office_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Energy Efficiency Deployment Office (EEDO) has appointed Peter Boyd as Expert Chair. Boyd is currently the CEO for Carbon War Room, an independent global, non-profit that seeks to accelerate entrepreneurial solutions to profitable, ‘gigaton-scale’ reduction in carbon emissions. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:08:30 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/deccs_deployment_projection_drops_to_11gw_by_2020_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Yesterday, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) lifted the lid on its long-awaited consultation over solar feed-in tariffs. The Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker set out proposals that, he said, provide “a strong, sustainable foundation for growth for the solar industry.” Fri, 25 May 2012 10:28:39 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/kronos_solar_applies_for_13mw_solar_park_development_in_pembrokeshire?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed German solar developer and installer, Kronos Solar has applied for permission to install a 13MW solar park at West Farm, Cosheston in Pembrokeshire. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:11 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/decc_reveals_solar_fit_cuts_industrys_comments_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Earlier this afternoon the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced the results of the latest consultation on feed-in tariffs. This news has been much anticipated by the UK solar industry, which has seen decreased installation figures since the last cuts were introduced. Many industry players have contacted Solar Power Portal with their comments on today’s announcement; a selection of these thoughts can be read below. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:29:20 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/new_16p_solar_fit_will_go_ahead_from_august_1_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed After weeks of anticipation the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today published the results of the latest solar feed-in tariff consultation. From August 1 the new rate for 4kW systems will be 16p/kWh, set in line with current installation figures. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:32 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/what_to_expect_from_todays_solar_feed_in_tariff_announcement_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is to announce the results of the latest consultation on feed-in tariffs later today, mapping out the rates for solar installations in the UK. In anticipation of this news we’ve put together a list of what to expect. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:42:57 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/foe_solar_industry_needs_certainty_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed In a letter seen by the Solar Power Portal (published in full below), Andy Atkins, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth has urged Ed Davey to “end the uncertainty in the solar industry” by announcing the conclusion of the review to the feed-in tariff scheme. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:12:27 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/davey_offers_uk_consumers_advice_on_how_to_reduce_energy_bills_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed After yesterday publishing the Electricity Market Reform, which outlined how consumer energy bills will continue in their upward trend, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is today offering advice on how to get a better energy deal. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:11:04 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/anesco_leads_large_scale_solar_renaissance?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Anesco has broken ground on one of the first large-scale solar parks since prohibitive cuts to the feed-in tariff were rushed through in August last year. The park represents the renewable energy company’s first step towards installing significant large-scale solar capacity across the UK. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:37:38 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/london_fire_brigade_ignites_passion_for_solar_energy_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Adding to the growing number of solar installations cropping up in the nation’s capital, the London Fire Brigade has recently been investigating the potential for solar energy generation at over 100 sites. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:08 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/electricity_market_reform_what_does_industry_have_to_say_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed This morning the Department of Energy and Climate Change published the Draft Energy Bill, including the much-anticipated Electricity Market Reform (EMR). Tue, 22 May 2012 14:37:43 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/poll_ceos_identify_affordable_energy_as_the_decades_biggest_business_concer?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Ahead of the Rio+20 Conference on sustainable Development, Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC) has conducted a business poll to examine global threats and challenges to business in driving sustainable development. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:13:42 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/decc_publishes_long_awaited_electricity_market_reforms_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed This morning the Department of Energy and Climate Change published the long-awaited draft energy bill, which includes the UK Electricity Market Reform (EMR). Announcing the news the UK Secretary of State, Ed Davey, highlighted keeping the lights on, consumers energy bills down and creating cleaner electricity to help tackle climate change as the three most significant problems the EMR is seeking to resolve. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:28:10 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/engensa_solarloan_helps_more_uk_homeowners_to_afford_solar_energy_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed UK homeowners unable to find the upfront capital required for a solar PV installation may now be able to own a system while also reaping the reward offered by the feed-in tariff scheme. This is the premise behind Engensa’s SolarLoan, available to customers from June this year. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:57 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/ed_davey_opens_king_athelstans_solar_system_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change was invited down to King Athelstan School in Surrey to officially unveil its new solar array. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:26:54 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/greg_barker_opens_new_eco_community_education_centre_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker, visited Norwich to open Broadland District Council’s Eco Community Education Centre. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:58:06 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/waxman_training_academy_receives_napit_ciphe_approval?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The recently-opened Waxman Training Academy has now received official approval from the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating engineers (CIPHE). Mon, 21 May 2012 13:57:57 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/solar_fit_cut_deadline_expected_to_be_august_1_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Solar Trade Association (STA) has today sent a notification to all members suggesting the upcoming feed-in tariff cuts will be moved to August 1. This news comes after the UK solar industry’s concerns that being kept in the dark about deadlines was adding further uncertainty to the market. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:46:26 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/eac_governmental_policies_are_stalling_green_economy_2356?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has published a report lambasting the Coalition Government over its shortcomings concerning the green economy. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:23:49 GMT pbennett@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Peter Bennett) News http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/decc_launches_10m_competition_for_social_landlords_5478?utm_source=rss-feeds&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-rss-feed The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is set to launch a £10 million competition where social landlords can battle it out for funding to install renewable heat technologies. The scheme will be officially opened on Monday May 28 at St Martin’s in the Fields, in Trafalgar Square, London. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:32:17 GMT ehughes@solarpowerportal.co.uk (Emma Hughes) News