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New energy minister Matt Hancock talks up solar’s potential in the UK

September 5, 2014
Matt Hancock, the new minister of state at DECC, has talked up the potential of solar in the UK numerous times during a Commons debate on sustainable energy.
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DECC to respond to Community Energy Strategy ‘by Autumn’

September 5, 2014
The Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey says he expects to respond to recommendations for the Community Energy Strategy this Autumn.
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SPI acquires 30MW of solar in ‘key’ UK market

September 5, 2014
Solar developer, SPI has acquired the rights to develop and operate over 30MW of solar projects in the UK.
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National Solar Centre partners with energyshare to help Cornwall community projects

September 5, 2014
The BRE National Solar Centre has partnered with energyshare to help community energy groups realise solar projects.
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Edmundson Electrical launches Greentech brand across UK

September 4, 2014
Edmundson Electrical has launched its new Greentech brand at 21 locations throughout the UK.
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Parish halls benefit from local solar farm

September 4, 2014
Three parish halls have been fitted with 4kW solar arrays funded by the operator of a nearby solar farm.

Disused coal mine among two new solar sites acquired by Conergy

September 4, 2014
Solar developer, Conergy has acquired two new solar farm sites in the UK.

Sevor Solar Farm opens in South Marston

September 4, 2014
Members of South Marston community recently gathered to open Sevor Farm Solar, a 10MW solar farm completed by Eneco UK.
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Solar body urges higher 2030 renewables target for EU

September 3, 2014
Trade body the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has called on the European Council to set binding renewable energy targets for individual EU countries at its next meeting.
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Biodiversity key to 45.7MW Deeside solar farm planning success

September 2, 2014
Flintshire Council recently awarded planning permission for a 45.7MW solar farm on land next to Deeside Industrial Estate.

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