Regulatory uncertainty and reforms such as TCR have ‘damaged’ subsidy-free solar, STA says
Regulatory uncertainty has “damaged” subsidy-free solar projects, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has said in response to Ofgem’s Decarbonisation Action Plan.
Newport City Council unveils plans for up to 2MW of rooftop solar across 21 sites
Newport City Council is to roll-out rooftop solar PV across buildings in the city in a partnership with Egni Co-op and installer Joju Solar.
Exclusive: Anesco to overhaul management team as Shine, Mouatt to depart
Anesco is to overhaul its senior management team with executive chairman Steve Shine and chief executive Kevin Mouatt both set to leave the firm, Solar Power Portal can reveal.
Wandsworth Council takes ‘massive step’ towards carbon neutrality thanks to clean energy approval
Wandsworth Council in London will transition to 100% zero carbon energy following approval of the Wandsworth Climate Change Action Plan by councillors.
Solarcentury plans first UK solar development since 2016
Solarcentury has announced its first UK solar farm development in four years, with 62MW planned for Welsh site.
Future Homes Standard ‘does not go far enough’, CCC warns
Decarbonising housing is one of the “toughest challenges” for net zero, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has warned, and it is “vital” this challenge is not made harder.
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Power price forecasts bring down Foresight’s NAV per share
The Foresight Solar Group has announced a net asset value (NAV) of £626.9 million in its update for 31 December 2019.
Greencoat secures £277m of pension fund commitments for new private markets fund
Greencoat Capital is launching a new fund, Greencoat Renewable Income LP (GRI), focusing on infrastructure assets for solar and other renewables.
TRIG announces strong financial results and increased focus on battery storage in UK
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has released its financial results, highlighting an increasing focus on battery storage in the UK.
Lack of headroom in RESS auction could leave developers ‘jostling’ for capacity
A lack of headroom in Ireland’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) could make it “extremely challenging” for community developers to secure a contract, according to new analysis from Cornwall Insight.
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Kärcher signs PPA with Zestec, NESF for rooftop solar
A rooftop solar array has been installed at cleaning technology company Kärcher’s headquarters in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Viridian partners VELUX for roof-integrated solar PV and window offering
Viridian Solar has announced a collaboration with window company VELUX to help provide a “seamless combination” of roof-integrated solar PV and roof windows.
Electric Vehicle Consumer Code launched for domestic installers and suppliers
A consumer code for installers and suppliers of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has been launched by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL).
Industry veteran Peregrine Fraser announced as CCO of Above Surveying
Aerial solar inspection company Above Surveying has announced the appointment of Peregrine Fraser as chief commercial officer .
Foresight boosts management team as Steven Hughes joins as head of portfolio
Foresight Group has announced that Steven Hughes is joining the company as director and head of portfolio.
Nationwide to incentivise green home improvements with new mortgages
Nationwide has today (10 February) announced it is to make £1 billion available for borrowers to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes.