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Solar jobs continue to fall, but sector remains optimistic

January 16, 2020
The number of jobs in the solar sector has dropped “disappointingly” since 2015, according figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
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Above Surveying sets sites on international expansion following fresh cash injection

January 16, 2020
Above Surveying is looking to expand its international reach after securing expansion capital from multiple family offices.
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Anesco signs O&M contracts with Foresight and Alpha Real Renewables for 71MW

January 15, 2020
Anesco has signed new contracts to provide O&M services to ten sites, with a total capacity of 71MW, for Foresight Group and Alpha Real Renewables.
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BayWa r.e. announces senior management shakeup

January 15, 2020
BayWa r.e. has announced some changes to its senior management team, to herald in the new decade.
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Cadent launches its first solar array at site in Norfolk

January 14, 2020
Cadent, Britain’s largest gas distribution network, has launched its first solar farm, comprising 388 solar panels.
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Co-op Energy turning to community solar projects to power new tariff

January 13, 2020
Co-op Energy has launched the Community Power tariff that will ensure all the electricity provided is sourced from community renewable energy projects.

SEG tariffs only available to import customers non-compliant, Ofgem warns

January 13, 2020
Ofgem is in talks with suppliers to “ensure they understand their Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) obligations”, with export tariffs required to be available to all customers with eligible installs.
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Gore Street contracts NEC for 100MW of storage

January 10, 2020
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has awarded NEC Energy Solutions EPC and long-term O&M contracts for 100MW of storage.
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City of London tendering for 55GWh of renewables annually

January 9, 2020
The City of London Corporation has put out a notice of procurement for up to 55GWh of renewable energy per year.
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JV between New Obton and Shannon Energy to spend £256m on 500MW of Irish solar

January 9, 2020
Irish solar developer Shannon Energy is to develop 500MW of solar in Ireland over five years in a joint venture with Danish renewables investor and developer Obton Energy.

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