Lena Dias Martins

In a report published today (1 June), the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed that global renewable electricity capacity additions are set to rise by 107GW (the largest ever increase) to 440GW in 2023 with solar photovoltaics (PV) accounting for two-thirds of this growth.

ScottishPower has announced the launch of consumer finance options for it battery storage and solar PV offering for the first time.

An independent review commissioned by CPRE has found that installing solar panels on existing rooftops and other land such as car parks would provide at least 40-50GW of clean energy in England by 2035.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that April 2023 saw Wales secure the highest uptake of small-scale renewable installations – including solar photovoltaics (PV) – for homes and businesses in the UK.

Projects aimed to unlock solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage subscriptions were among the 26 green finance projects awarded £4.1 million in government funding.

UPOWA has landed an agreement with Redrow to supply solar photovoltaic (PV) requirements to the national house builders housing developments over the next three years.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has today (17 May) opened for feedback from industry players on its development.

Octopus Energy has signed a framework agreement with Masdar to use Octopus’ technology platform to flexibly manage the clean energy developer’s UK battery storage portfolio.

Following the release of Foresight’s Q1 financial results for this year Solar Power Portal caught up with managing director at Foresight, Ross Driver, to discuss the company’s highlights from Q1 2023, geographical diversification and the UK Government’s net zero strategy.

According to Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc’s (ORITs) Q1 2023 financial results, lower forecast wholesale power prices across Europe were the biggest contributor to the company’s Net Asset Value (NAV) decrease.