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The vice president of the National Farmers Union has called for a “sober” debate on fuel vs food following comments made by the environment secretary that UK farmland was being “wasted” and “blighted by solar farms”.

The department for environment, food and rural affairs’ (Defra) shock announcement that payments under the CAP for land underneath solar farms will cease in the New Year has sent shock waves through the solar industry and agricultural stakeholders alike.

TuNur, Low Carbon and Nur Energies’ 2GW African-based solar export project will enter the highly competitive pool of solar applicants attempting to win contracts for difference (CfD) from the British government.

London-based solar developer, Primrose Solar has agreed a £29 million finance package with M&G Investments to refinance four UK solar farms.

Clydebank-headquartered PV installer, Campbell & Kennedy has announced that it has been appointed to undertake the supply and installation of solar on Medway Council’s main council office and the council’s Medway Tunnel control building.

East-West orientation of commercial rooftop systems can be a good fit for the UK market, according to two mounting systems manufacturers.

Panasonic Eco Solutions Europe has announced a partnership with solar platform Generaytor to launch an interactive PV service for the UK domestic market.

Power and automation firm ABB will demonstrate its range of solar inverters at Solar Energy UK in Birmingham.

The UK solar sector is prioritising large-scale projects ahead of the March cut-off for projects over 5MW to qualify for renewable obligation (RO), according to module manufacturers REC and JA Solar.

Renewable energy distributor, Segen has announced a distribution deal with Chinese PV manufacturer Seraphim at Solar Energy UK (SEUK).