Despite the UK government making moves to scale back the level of support given to solar technology, Scotland remains committed to boosting the technology’s deployment according to its Energy Minister.
Interim findings from a major survey on PV module quality being undertaken by Solar Media have revealed an even split within the industry between those who have and have not experienced problems with module equipment.
Asset management fund Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has bolstered its portfolio with two sub-5MW projects after confirming a third interim dividend for the year.
The early closure and grandfathering of Renewable Obligation support for sub-5MW projects will apply to commercial rooftop installations as well as ground-mounts, the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed.
Chinese tier-one module supplier ReneSola has signed a deal to supply 30MW of solar modules to Cofely Solar Technics, which will be used to develop a utility-scale project in Nottinghamshire.
Green Party London Assembly member Jenny Jones has slammed the Conservative government’s renewable energy subsidy regime as “chaotic and unpredictable” as figures revealed large variations in solar deployment across the capital.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has published a 10-point action plan for the UK government which could put solar on the path away from direct subsidy.
Solar investment firm Foresight Solar Fund has completed the acquisition of majority stakes in three solar parks with a combined capacity of 34MW from Belectric subsidiary Big60Million.
