Solar Media Staff

A growing number of investor groups, politicians and climate change organisations have added further weight to a report out today criticising the government’s changes to energy policy since May 2015.

Last week London mayor Boris Johnson revealed that £2.7 million worth of solar installations planned under the capital’s RE:NEW programme had been cancelled following cuts to the feed-in tariff.

Finlay Colville, head of market intelligence at Solar Media, discusses why 2016 is Scotland’s year for solar PV.

The Conservative government’s overhaul of renewable energy subsidies has spooked investors and could add as much as £120 extra to average household bills, a select committee report has found.

London has been ranked the worst city in England and Wales for its use of renewable energy in a study put together as part of Greener London Week.

Foresight Solar Fund has added to international solar firm SunEdison’s woes, revealing that the two parties are in advanced negotiations to settle a claim over underperformance at three sites.

The rapid development of the solar energy sector in India represents a huge opportunity for UK-based businesses and investors especially in financing, according to the head of an international consultancy specialising in investment opportunities between the UK, EU and India markets.

BayWa r.e. has signed a deal to supply products to the distribution arm of SunGift Solar, which will now focus on the installation and consultancy activities of the business.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed claims against the premature closure of the Renewables Obligation, bringing to an end the long-fought dispute between UK solar developers and the government.

A solar farm commissioned by defence manufacturer BAE Systems has saved the company more than £300,000 in operating costs since April 2015.