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Allianz takes advantage of ‘attractive’ UK solar prices as it sells 99MW portfolio to Greencoat

October 30, 2020
Allianz Global Investors has sold its 99MW UK solar park portfolio to Greencoat Capital for an undisclosed amount.
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Trade associations call on government to change ‘punitive business rates’

October 30, 2020
A coalition of business associations have come together to demand solar exception from ‘punitive business rates’.
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Harmony Energy to make UK solar debut with maiden 30MW array in Yorkshire

October 29, 2020
Renewables developer Harmony Energy has secured planning permission from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for its first solar site in the UK.
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Halton Borough Council celebrates new solar farm to power stadium

October 28, 2020
Halton Borough Council is celebrating the completion of a new solar farm, set to power the DCBL Stadium Halton.
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Highest SEG tariff launched as Tesla Energy Plan expanded to solar and Powerwall systems

October 27, 2020
As part of its new offering, the Tesla Energy Plan, the tech giant is offering the highest Solar Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs in the UK.
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ReneSola enters joint venture with Novergy for UK utility-scale solar pipeline

October 27, 2020
International solar developer ReneSola has entered into a joint venture with subsidy-free solar platform Novergy to develop UK solar.
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Portsmouth celebrates largest operational Tesla Powerwall installation in UK

October 26, 2020
Portsmouth City Council has celebrated the completion of the largest operational Tesla Powerwall installation in the UK as part of a 250kW solar system installed on its Hilsea Industrial Estate.
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Engenera lauds benefits of green bond programme for local authority solar installs

October 26, 2020
Engenera Renewables is lauding the benefits of its green bond programme for solar PV as it announces it already has local authorities on board.
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Foresight signs joint venture with Island Green Power for 700MW pipeline

October 22, 2020
Foresight Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with UK solar developer Island Green Power to develop a pipeline of nearly 700MW of greenfield solar projects.
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Ecotricity signs deal to purchase ROCs from UK solar portfolio

October 21, 2020
Energy supplier Ecotricity has signed a long-term agreement to supply and purchase Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) from a UK solar portfolio.

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