PV Crystalox settles long-running wafer contract dispute
Oxfordshire-based multicrystalline wafer manufacturer PV Crystalox has settled its long-running, multi-million-euro contract dispute with a still unnamed customer.
Petition launched urging government action on new housing and solar PV
A petition has been launched urging the government to consider enforcing that new homes in the UK be built with solar PV.
‘Shovel-ready’: large-scale solar in Ireland prepares to go live in 2019
With the Republic of Ireland finally giving the green light to the country's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme, solar developers that have waited years for their opportunity are gearing up for delivery. Lauren Cook, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, outlines the current state of the Irish market and what kinds of projects are in with a chance of support next year.
CCL marks European expansion with new Netherlands office
CCL Energy Group has opened a new office in the Netherlands, marking its maiden foray into mainland Europe.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 shortlist spotlight – Residential Storage Project
The Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018 is now just a few weeks away, and we’re profiling some of this year’s shortlisted nominations in the build up to the event. Today, we look at the Residential Storage Project category.
Bristol City Council celebrates record generation at its solar farm
Bristol City Council is celebrating the latest success of its energy strategy after this year’s heatwave saw record highs for solar energy production at its 4.2MW Avonmouth solar park.
BayWa r.e. appoints new UK lead to take up ‘tremendous opportunity’ in the UK
BayWa r.e. has appointed former RES managing director Gordon MacDougall to head up its UK projects business as the company eyes the developing market for subsidy-free projects.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 shortlist spotlight – Residential Rooftop PV Project
The Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018 is now just a matter of weeks away and our respective shortlists have been made public.
‘Largest’ solar project of its kind brought online to power Irish cheese production
What is thought to be the largest solar project purely for self-consumption on the island of Ireland has been brought online to power Dale Farm’s cheddar cheese plant in County Tyrone.
Council ‘proud’ of investment after solar farm delivers higher than expected income
One of the largest solar farms under local authority ownership is proving to have been a successful investment after generating more than £1.3 million of income in its second year.
BEIS eyes renewables participation in the Capacity Market by 2019/20 in new review
Solar farms could be able to compete for contracts in the Capacity Market as early as winter 2019/20 if new government proposals, launched yesterday, are approved.
REA calls for three phase connections for all new homes to unlock solar deployment
All new housing developments should be fitted with three-phase electricity supply instead of the current practice of ‘lowest cost’ single phase supply to allow greater deployment of residential solar, according to a new report out today.
Cornwall Council reaches out for partner to co-locate battery with solar farm
Cornwall Council is on the hunt for a partner to support the development of an energy storage system intended to overcome grid constraints by making better use of a solar farm connected to a nearby airport.
NextEnergy Solar Fund takes on hundreds of rooftop assets in latest purchase
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has added almost 300 rooftop PV systems to its portfolio following the successful acquisition of 1.15MW of assets for a total investment value of £3.6 million.
Solar Power Portal launches small-scale renewable policy survey
Solar Power Portal is today canvassing the UK’s small-scale renewables sector to build its response to the government’s cliff-edge removal of support.
Labour launches fresh assault of Conservative renewables policy in new energy approach
The Labour Party has once again scrutinised the Conservative Party’s track record on renewables policy amidst a broader push on energy issues.