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Cash flow biggest worry among installers as 90% negatively impacted by COVID-19

April 23, 2020
Negative business impacts caused by COVID-19 have been seen by 90% of solar installers, according to a new survey.
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Cambridgeshire County Council makes first steps in 2.7MW landfill solar-plus-storage site

April 23, 2020
Cambridgeshire County Council has unveiled plans for a “pioneering” solar farm, adding to the two other projects announced this month.
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Merchant solar to be ‘significantly’ affected as power prices may not recover until 2025

April 23, 2020
Merchant solar and wind projects could see their returns “significantly” impacted as power prices across Europe fall.
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TRIG reduces its NAV as power prices throughout Europe tumble

April 22, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, power prices will tumble in the medium term, according to the Renewables Investment Group (TRIP).
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Solar smashes peak generation records as it soars to 9.68GW

April 21, 2020
UK solar has smashed generation records, hitting a peak of 9.68GW this week.
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Anesco appoints Alan Smallwood to drive new optimisation service

April 21, 2020
Anesco has appointed a new optimisation director, Alan Smallwood, as it continues to overhaul its management team.
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Solar-funded grant scheme for energy innovation launched by Centrica

April 20, 2020
A grant scheme funded through solar feed-in tariffs has been launched by energy supplier Centrica.
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Albion Capital refinances £105m UK renewables portfolio

April 16, 2020
Renewable energy venture capital company Albion Capital has successfully raised £57 million in debt by refinancing a portfolio of £105 million.
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£195,000 in community solar benefit funds to go towards local COVID-19 response

April 16, 2020
Six community-run solar farms have advanced £195,000 in community benefit funds, with the money to go towards supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cambridgeshire County Council plans for 29MW solar development

April 16, 2020
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking to build a 29MW solar farm, adding another development to its portfolio.

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