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Ahead of the 2013 Budget announcement today, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has set out the key areas that the chancellor should tackle to kick start the UK’s low-carbon economy.

The first of a series of new-build nuclear sites in the UK has received planning permission.

Plans have been submitted for a 7.2MW solar park on the outskirts of Leeds by local green energy company, Oakapple Renewable Energy.

The UK renewables industry is concerned about the future of UK energy policy according to an industry confidence survey published by the Renewable Energy Association (REA).

Energy Minister John Hayes has opposed the development of three solar parks across 364 hectares of council-owned agricultural land.

London-based solar installations could soon benefit from selling electricity at a higher market rate following London’s application for a ‘Licence Lite’.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) flagship Green Deal scheme is off to a flying start with 1,729 assessments lodged in February.

Kingspan Group, a UK-based provider of sustainable products for the construction industry, has developed an innovative insulated BIPV module for industrial and commercial rooftops which is expected to “revolutionise” the BIPV market.

The Solar Trade Association (STA) has published an EC anti-dumping factsheet to help members of the UK solar industry understand the potential impact of the ongoing investigation.

Conergy and long-term partner Solaer have announced the imminent completion of four solar farms in the UK.