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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 falls in 2020 despite bumper year for renewables overall
Despite surges elsewhere in the renewables sector, generation from solar in Great Britain fell in 2020 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.
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2020 tested our resilience but not our resolve
The Solar Trade Associations Jonathan Selwyn takes a look at solar in 2020, the challenges but also the resilience and the optimism going into 2021.
Bluefield acquires 70MWp solar plant in Wiltshire
UK investor Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has acquired a fully operational 70MWp solar park in Wiltshire.
Gresham House completes 25MW Tynemouth acquisition
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has added a further 35MW to its portfolio with the acquisition of Tynemouth and completion of its Glassenbury B extension.
Viridian Solar extends Persimmon Homes roof-integrated solar deal
A second extension to the partnership between Viridian Solar and Persimmon Homes has been agreed.
Portsmouth City Council to drive solar adoption with new Switch On Solar scheme
Portsmouth is set to launch a new solar PV scheme that could help more than 30,000 homes install rooftop panels.
Clean Solar Solutions looks to take on new clients as it opens second UK office
O&M provider expands UK footprint to reduce response time in growing core market.
ESB announces first battery storage projects in Cork and Dublin
State-owned electricity supply company ESB has announced its first major battery projects in Ireland, at sites in Inchicore, Co Dublin and Aghada, Co Cork.