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Ireland targets microgeneration with consultation for new support scheme

January 15, 2021
The Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication (DCCAE) is looking to launch a support scheme for microgeneration technologies, such as solar PV.
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Sonnen dubs sonnenBatterie 10 ‘more than a battery’ as it launches in UK and Ireland

January 14, 2021
Sonnen has launched its 4.6kW sonnenBatterie 10 product in the UK and Ireland following its initial launch in Germany last year.
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Solar Trade Association changes to Solar Energy UK to reflect ‘new era’ for sector

January 14, 2021
UK trade body rebrands and changes name as it lobbies for 40GW of solar capacity by 2030.
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Solar output grows 2.29% in 2020 in bumper year for renewables

January 14, 2021
Solar generation grew by 2.29% in 2020 amidst surging growth in renewables more broadly in Great Britain, according to analysis from EnAppSys.
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Scottish Water unveils new rooftop PV install after £95k investment

January 14, 2021
A new rooftop solar array is now generating at Scottish Water’s Campbeltown Water Treatment Works.
The project will incorporate agrivoltaics. Image: Getty.

PODCAST: How will solar PV accelerate in 2021?

January 12, 2021
The Solar Media Podcast returns for its first episode of 2021, looking forward to what looks set to be a pivotal year for solar PV.
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Bluefield acquires 70MWp solar plant in Wiltshire

January 11, 2021
UK investor Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has acquired a fully operational 70MWp solar park in Wiltshire.
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Gresham House completes 25MW Tynemouth acquisition

January 11, 2021
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has added a further 35MW to its portfolio with the acquisition of Tynemouth and completion of its Glassenbury B extension.
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Viridian Solar extends Persimmon Homes roof-integrated solar deal

January 8, 2021
A second extension to the partnership between Viridian Solar and Persimmon Homes has been agreed.
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Portsmouth City Council to drive solar adoption with new Switch On Solar scheme

January 8, 2021
Portsmouth is set to launch a new solar PV scheme that could help more than 30,000 homes install rooftop panels.

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