Q&A: Bluefield’s James Armstrong on the ‘next wave of growth’ for UK solar
Solar Power Portal caught up with James Armstrong, managing partner of Bluefield Partners, to discuss how the recent acquisition of a 70MWp asset reflects Bluefield's solar strategy, whether subsidy-free developments are still on the table and how the solar sector may see significant growth in 2022/23.
Anesco signs deal with Gresham House for 200MW solar portfolio
Anesco is partnering with Gresham House for the development of a 200MW solar PV portfolio over the next three years.
545MW solar PV capacity added in UK during 2020 despite COVID, lack of subsidies
The UK solar industry installed 545MWp (DC) of new solar PV capacity during 2020, the first full calendar year when no government subsidies were on offer.
Canadian Solar joins forces with Windel for 1.4GWp UK solar pipeline
Solar giant Canadian Solar and Windel Capital are teaming up for a 1.4GWp pipeline of solar in a bid to boost their UK presence.
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Solar Energy UK welcomes Future Homes Standard’s 31% carbon reduction target
The solar sector has welcomed the UK government’s 31% home carbon emissions reduction target as part of the long-awaited Future Homes Standard update.
Portsmouth biggest council investor in solar over last 6 years
Since 2014, Portsmouth has invested more in solar than any other council in the UK according to new research.
Ticking along: How the SEG has fared in its first year
As the Smart Export Guarantee turns a year old, Solar Power Portal takes a look back at how it came to be and what the last year has been like under the scheme.
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Gresham House New Energy team grows with new investment director appointed
Gresham House New Energy has welcomed a new investment director to develop the company’s unsubsidised renewables strategy.
Q&A: Solar Energy UK’s Chris Hewett on rebranding the trade body and a ‘new era’ for solar
The Solar Trade Association has rebranded to Solar Energy UK this year to reflect the “new era of solar in the UK”, with plans for increased member activity as well as striving for a target of 40GW installed capacity in the country by 2030. We caught up with chief executive Chris Hewett to find out what the trade body has in store for 2021.
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Ireland targets microgeneration with consultation for new support scheme
The Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication (DCCAE) is looking to launch a support scheme for microgeneration technologies, such as solar PV.
Sonnen dubs sonnenBatterie 10 ‘more than a battery’ as it launches in UK and Ireland
Sonnen has launched its 4.6kW sonnenBatterie 10 product in the UK and Ireland following its initial launch in Germany last year.
Solar Trade Association changes to Solar Energy UK to reflect ‘new era’ for sector
UK trade body rebrands and changes name as it lobbies for 40GW of solar capacity by 2030.
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Solar output grows 2.29% in 2020 in bumper year for renewables
Solar generation grew by 2.29% in 2020 amidst surging growth in renewables more broadly in Great Britain, according to analysis from EnAppSys.
Scottish Water unveils new rooftop PV install after £95k investment
A new rooftop solar array is now generating at Scottish Water’s Campbeltown Water Treatment Works.
Embracing a ‘DIY ethos’: A look at Wales’s first solar PV Co-op Egni
Solar Power Portal caught up with Egni Co-op's Rosie Gillam to discuss the benefits and challenges of co-ops, and the power of a 'DIY ethos'.
PODCAST: How will solar PV accelerate in 2021?
The Solar Media Podcast returns for its first episode of 2021, looking forward to what looks set to be a pivotal year for solar PV.