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Having initially updated its global PV project pipeline in January, major photovoltaic energy provider (PVEP) Canadian Solar has revealed its UK plans, which like its US pipeline is being expanded by project acquisitions.

Lark Energy has confirmed that it has set up a new company that will focus on commercial solar installations.

The Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) was informed by the CAP Direct Payments Team that solar farms do not have a “serious” impact on the UK’s agricultural output ahead of its controversial decision to remove CAP payments for solar farms.

Green Party London Assembly Member, Jenny Jones is urging City Hall to setup a dedicated Solar PV Delivery Unit that would help boost London’s flagging solar deployment.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has agreed to purchase three solar farms across the UK for a total commitment of £54 million.

The UK’s Prime Minister, deputy Prime Minister and leader of the opposition have committed to working together to battle climate change.

Solar PV developer, Countryside Renewables, has had its plans for a 5MW solar farm in Essex approved by councillors.

Louise Ellison, head of sustainability at retail property developer and investor Hammerson, discusses the low carbon issues affecting the business ahead of her appearance at the Large-Scale Solar UK conference in Bristol.

Dorset-based installer Empower Energy has completed a 250kW rooftop system at the headquarters of a London food distribution firm.

Belectric UK will launch a large-scale project to test the grid-stabilising capabilities of battery-based energy storage systems at a solar farm in England.