Ministers from the governments of Scotland and Wales have slammed energy and climate change secretary Amber Rudd’s proposed renewable cuts, claiming that they will “significantly damage” future community energy programmes.
Lightsource Renewable Energy, the UK’s largest solar developer by capacity, has confirmed it is to launch a considerable push into Ireland’s nascent solar PV market this year.
Plans to develop a 5MW community-owned solar farm in Balcombe, the village at the centre of a significant anti-fracking movement, have continued to gather support from local residents.
Two solar farms are being developed in Swindon after the council successfully implemented a Local Development Order (LDO) which granted permitted development for over 20 potential solar projects across the area.
Mechanical and electrical engineering firm Harvey Group has targeted the renewables sector by acquiring Northern Ireland-based installer Solmatix Renewables.
New Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has reiterated his party’s commitment to renewable energy and appointed Baroness Susan Kramer to his ‘Parliamentary Campaigns Team’ for the green economy.
Solar Power Portal is delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for the Best industry innovation category in this year’s Solar Power Portal Awards.
