Bristol launches £1 billion net zero procurement programme
Bristol has today formally launched the procurement process for its £1 billion project to turn it into the UK’s first carbon neutral city.
‘Get behind British solar’ and scrap the VAT hike, government urged
Letter penned by Good Energy chief executive Juliet Davenport calls on chancellor of the exchequer Sajid Javid to axe proposed VAT raises.
A net zero election means the next government should get serious about solar
Leonie Greene, director of advocacy and new markets at the Solar Trade Association, takes stock of recent goings on in Westminster and discusses how a general election would be the ideal time for any future government to bolster the UK’s solar ambitions.
Sponsored UK solar firm PROINSO and SOLAREN win Asian Power Award for commercial rooftop project
PROINSO, a global leader in the solar energy market, and SOLAREN, have won the 2019 Asian Power Award in the category “Solar Power Project of the Year – Philippines” for their 2.16MWp commercial rooftop solar project in the Philippines.
Next generation battery storage research receives £55 million boost
A £55 million fund has been earmarked for five projects looking at developing the next generation of battery storage technology.
Financial crumbs: Chancellor slammed for meagre net zero funding
Chancellor of the exchequer Sajid Javid has been slammed by the green economy for adding just £30 million to the government’s net zero budget, a mere 0.1% of what is expected to be needed.
Solar irradiance prediction platform launched in UK
A solar irradiance prediction tool looking to enable more efficient management of electricity networks has been launched by Meniscus.
‘Collective failure’ of councils’ climate plans could spark legal challenges, warn lawyers
Implement “proper” climate change plans or risk facing legal challenge, environmental lawyers have warned 100 councils across England.
Legal & General seals £57.5 million rooftop solar debt financing package
Global finance giant Legal & General (L&G) is backing rooftop PV with £57.5 million of long-term debt financing.
STA calls for coordinated asset registration in light of ‘inaccurate’ BEIS stats
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has slammed government solar deployment statistics, issuing an ultimatum to either “get its house in order” or cease publishing the figures.
RenEnergy scores Norwich City Football Club partnership
Commercial solar installer RenEnergy has scored a new partnership with Premier League football club Norwich City.
Octopus and Co-op Energy unveil community energy JV
Octopus Energy has launched a new joint venture aimed at helping develop community energy projects in the UK.
Gresham House acquires stake in battery storage developer Noriker Power
Battery storage fund Gresham House has acquired a stake in frequent development partner Noriker Power in a bid to “further consolidate” its position in the UK battery market.
Maximeyes takes ‘significant stake’ in Puredrive Energy in bid to take battery storage brand global
UK energy firm The Maximeyes Group has taken a “significant stake” in battery storage technology firm Puredrive Energy.
Solar-powered railway goes live in ‘world first’
A solar-powered railway – billed as the first of its kind – has been switched on in Aldershot, supplying the network's signalling and lights with electricity.
Bluefield appoints solar industry veteran as new Services and Operations chief
Solar investor Bluefield Group has appointed UK solar veteran Howard Johns as chief executive of its asset management and operations and maintenance divisions.