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UK entering ‘peak period’ of solar PV theft by ‘fully industrialised’ criminal network

May 1, 2025
March and April saw a “significant rise” in thefts and crime at UK solar projects, with 11 reported incidents compared with just three reported in February.
Local authorities and community energy groups will be supported by about £12 million to build clean energy projects. Image: Ed Miliband via X.

GB Energy likely to use solar industry scheme for forced labour ban

April 29, 2025
GB Energy will work with the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) to implement a government amendment prohibiting the use of solar modules linked with forced labour in its energy projects.
Companies whose operations meet SSI criteria can label their products as such. Image: Pixabay.

Solar Stewardship Initiative publishes supply traceability standard

December 16, 2024
The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has released a Supply Chain Traceability Standard for solar manufacturers.
The initial plan was also to use second-life batteries repurposed from electric vehicles. Image: RES

West Sussex County Council issues public tender for 16MW BESS

November 15, 2024
The ITT is seeking both private and public sector organisations to deliver PCSA services for the Halewick Lane BESS phase 3 project.
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‘Lack of awareness’ is holding back community solar energy

June 5, 2024
Panellists said that the lack of awareness is largely due to a lack of support from both local and national government.
Panelists speaking about the future of the UK's solar supply chain at the UK Solar Summit this morning.

UK Solar Summit day two: UK is a ‘seller’s market’ for labour and EPC contractors

June 5, 2024
Solar Power Portal’s coverage of the UK Solar Summit in London, where panelists spoke about the UK solar supply chain and labour shortages.
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UK Solar Summit day one: 15GW of NSIPs is ‘the tip of the iceberg’

June 4, 2024
Solar Power Portal’s coverage of the first day of the UK Solar Summit in London, which opened with an address from Sonia Dunlop.

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