Solar Media Staff

The UK’s 14 Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are projecting 6.6GW of new solar PV capacity will be connected to their networks out to 2023, according to documents obtained by the Solar Trade Association (STA).

Grid constraints in the UK are becoming more apparent as our ageing energy infrastructure struggles to match developer appetite for low-carbon generation. Leonie Greene analyses just how important timely action could be for Britain’s low-carbon economy.

Site regeneration specialist St Mowden has requested planning permission to develop a 10MW solar farm on the site of a former BP petrochemical plant.

British company, GR2L has claimed to have developed a world first argon recycle system which can offer significant cost savings to solar ingot producers.

Solar PV is the most popular green energy choice among housing associations, according to a new report by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Foundation.

Newly reinstated environment minister, Elizabeth Truss has once again claimed that solar farms are in opposition to agricultural practices, according to an interview with a local newspaper in her constituency.

Tier one module supplier Hanwha Q Cells connected two new solar plants with a total capacity of 45MW prior to April’s 1.4ROC deadline.

The world’s second largest solar manufacturer, Yingli Green Energy, has raised “substantial doubts” over its ability to continue “as a going concern”.

Renewable energy developer Belltown Power is to shift its focus away from solar and onto wind projects following the completion of four utility-scale solar arrays.

Solar developer RES is to refocus its corporate strategy and enter the commercial solar sector in order to adapt to the UK’s changing solar market.