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In response to a rising number of solar farm developments, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has issued a Policy Guidance Note to its members outlining the group’s position on solar developments.

A poll of MPs has discovered that 87% support the deployment of solar in the UK, despite moves by the Coalition government to constrain large-scale solar deployment.

The Prime Minister, David Cameron has stated that solar “has the potential to play a valuable part of the UK’s renewable energy mix”, in a written response to calls from more than 150 businesses to support Britain’s solar industry.

Cell manufacturers are increasing their research efforts to push for greater cell efficiencies, according to a new report by NPD Solarbuzz.

Solar developer, REG Solarpower and landfill site operator, Veolia have submitted plans to Thurrock Council to turn an old landfill site into a 38MW solar farm.

Eco Energy World has connected 70MW of new solar capacity in the UK over the last few weeks.

The community energy sector has been in talks with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over a recent spate of refusals for new applications.

A new online comparison tool has just been launched to help solar power generators gain the best deal.

The government’s proposed requirement for renewable developers to offer ownership of plants to communities should not be seen as a burden, according to Community Energy England.

Northampton-based connection provider, DragonIS has invented Dragoncam – an underground monitoring system which can check the inside of cable ducts for ridges and damage.