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DECC FIT Solar PV Installations Week Ending 12th May 2013

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There were 1,586 sub 50 kW PV installations registered during the week ending 12th May 2013, compared to 1,953 in the week ending 5th May 2013. 

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IBC Solar Appoint UFW As Sole UK Distribution Partner

IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with UFW Ltd, a diversified alternative energy company in Great Britain.

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11MW Solar Farm Secures Planning Approval

British Solar Renewables Limited has successfully secured planning permission for an 11MW solar farm in St. Allen, Truro.

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Dorset Solar Farm Consultation Announced

British Solar Renewables, the UK’s largest developer, owner and operator of solar farms has recently commenced community consultation for a proposed solar installation at Canada Farm, Winterborne Stickland.

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Lightsource Renewable Energy CEO Speaks to Greg Barker About Commercial Roof-top Installations

Energy and climate change minister Greg Barker is to set up a working group to free up blockages in the financing of commercial rooftop solar.

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STA Urges Government To “support free trade and tackle climate change”

The STA is very disappointed that the European Commission has proposed provisional duties on Chinese imported solar panels of between 37% and 67% [1]. The STA opposes the imposition of any duties which restrict free trade and the growth of the solar market.

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Ofgem Publsh FIT Rates for 1 July 2013 to 30 September 2013

Ofgem has confirmed the feed-in tariff (FiT) rates for solar photovoltaic technology for the period starting 1 July 2013 until 30 Sepember 2013.

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South West Water Reaches Million Milestone in Solar Power

South West Water is set to reach for the sun again by installing more solar panels at its operational sites after breaking the million kilowatt-hour barrier in 2012.

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Northampton Saints Going Green with New Solar Panels

The roof of the Burrda Sport Stand at Franklin's Gardens has been home to a flurry of activity this week with the installation of 200 solar panels.

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Foresight Launches £20 million Foresight Solar EIS Fund 3

Foresight Group (Foresight), the leading independent alternative asset manager with a strategic focus on private equity, infrastructure and environmental, announces the launch of a £20 million fundraising for Foresight Solar EIS Fund 3.

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