Milan Topalov

Dr. Silke Krawietz, CEO & Founder of SETA Network, discusses the urban potential of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

The renewables arm of German industrial conglomerate BayWa Group has revealed that only 34% of UK business leaders don’t think a full renewable energy transition will be achieved before 2050 in the UK, whilst 13% doubted it would ever be achieved.

Following a tumultuous 2022, the Government’s new Energy Security Plan was a hugely welcome ray of sunshine for the solar industry. Solar Energy UK’s senior communications adviser Gareth Simkins reflects on the transformation of attitudes in Downing Street.

The Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction is now open for applications, with a £205 million budget available to support renewable energy projects.

Octopus’ solar and storage development in Durham has been offered a grid connection date of 2036, as constraints continue to be huge challenge for the rollout of green technologies.

Bristol-based Thrive Renewables is offering its local energy co-operative up to 20% investment in its new 20MW/30MWh Feeder Road battery energy storage project.

Midsummer has announced a new distribution partnership with inverter heavyweight Sungrow.

Caroline Lucas has called on the UK government to make solar panels mandatory on the roofs of all suitable new homes.

Across Britain, more and more households are embracing new, smart energy solutions. But how can you make sure you’re getting the most from them? Soltaro takes a look at smart solar and storage solutions, and how software can maximise them.

Lobbying from Solar Energy UK has paid off, the trade association has said, with the government changing its stance on VAT for battery storage.