Sunhive archives

You are here: Home » Solar energy news and articles » Solar finance » solar economy

Category Archives: solar economy

Germany shows that solar energy can play a key role in the energy mix

An inspiring article by The Guardian shows that solar energy can play a key role in the energy mix of industrialised societies. Never before anywhere has a country produced as much photovoltaic electricity,” Allnoch told Reuters. “Germany came close to the 20 gigawatt mark a few times in recent weeks. But this was the first [...]

Also posted in Solar energy | Comments closed

Community Project in Lewes Installs 445 Solar Panels on Roof of Brewery

The Transition initiativein Lewes raised more than £350,000 in July to build their own community-owned solar power station, the first of its kind. The 98 kW solar array consists of 445 solar PV panels and was fitted to the top of a local brewery, Harvey’s. The money was raised in just two months by local [...]

Also posted in Solar energy, Solar finance, Solar installation, Solar panel, solar panels, Solar power | Comments closed

The Solar Boom is Here

                2011 has seen a massive rise in the solar PV markets, both in the UK and globally. There are now 2,400 MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)registered installers in the UK and 50,000 PV installations. The installation rate is now increasing by an average of 5000 (12%) per month. In June 2010 there were just 2,708 [...]

Also posted in Solar installation, Solar power | Comments closed