Solar Media Staff

Primrose Solar has connected a 49MW solar development in Hampshire to the grid following acquisition of the full project rights late last year.

David Cameron has expressed support for a community solar energy project in his Oxfordshire constituency, acknowledging the level of public support for the technology.

Northern Ireland (NI) Water has confirmed that it is to roll out a new programme of rooftop solar installations in an effort to triple its use of self-generated renewable energy.

Solar installers in the UK can still offer consumers returns of around 10% by sizing systems appropriately and maximising self-consumption.

HM Treasury has sought to cool speculation that it could be about to backtrack on plans to increase VAT added to solar panels.

This week’s Budget announcement, in typical government fashion, posed just as many questions as it did answers. Liam Stoker runs through what the solar industry remains in the dark over.

Anesco Asset Management has opened up investment in its energy efficiency and renewable projects to members of the public for the first time.

John Laing Environmental Assets Group (JLEN) has acquired the Pylle Southern solar park for a total consideration of £6.1 million, locking the higher rate of feed-in tariff available last year.

The renewables sector has responded to George Osborne latest Budget with varying levels of criticism after tax breaks for oil and gas were put forward while low carbon generation received short shrift from the chancellor.

Chancellor George Osborne has trailed a commitment of £730 million for renewable energy auctions during Wednesday’s budget speech.