Photovoltaic

Figures suggest fuel savings and feed-in tariff payments mean solar panels pay for themselves in four to five years

Leeds and Bristol also on the podium as UK's micro-generation capacity rises 400 per cent since subsidy scheme began

German company accused of infringing on DuPont's intellectual property will "vigorously defend" lawsuit

Falling prices of photovoltaics means full cost parity with conventional power sources should be achieved by 2020, says industry body

Cylindrical solar panel manufacturer joins Evergreen Solar and SpectraWatt in declaring bankruptcy in the last month

A third of renewable energy company's electricity to come from solar power this year

Department of Energy finalises $852m loan guarantee for 250MW Genesis Solar project, with additional funds from private industry

Study reignites calls for UK government to bolster its support for solar technology

US developer completes $800m equity investment in First Solar's Agua Caliente photovoltaic project

Organisations looking to fit PV panels can apply for grants of up to £150,000 until fund expires