Solar-powered railway goes live in ‘world first’
A solar-powered railway – billed as the first of its kind – has been switched on in Aldershot, supplying the network's signalling and lights with electricity.
Articles tagged with: Uk Solar
Net zero can be a catalyst for subsidy-free solar, Foresight says
The UK’s net zero law stands to create a “supportive environment” that could act as a catalyst for subsidy-free solar developments, Foresight Solar Fund has said.
MCS backs ‘home-grown energy’ rebrand amidst ‘turbulent’ market
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has unveiled its rebrand focused on improving accessibility for consumers and emphasising the benefits of ‘home-grown energy’.
Solar Power Portal press office to return to Solar & Storage Live
Solar Power Portal will be reporting live and exhibiting at this year’s Solar & Storage Live exhibition, continuing its relationship with the show.
Photon continues Bournemouth University relationship with new 108kW rooftop
Photon Energy is continuing its long-standing partnership with Bournemouth University, installing a 108kWp solar system.
Council-owned solar farm smashes generation targets
A council-owned solar farm has smashed generation targets in its third year of operation, taking its overall income to £4 million.
NESF acquires 8MW solar farm in Northern Ireland
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has made its maiden move into Northern Ireland, acquiring an 8MW solar farm.
Sponsored Six-week countdown: Your guide to Solar & Storage Live 2019
The Solar & Storage Live exhibition returns to Birmingham’s NEC Arena in less than six weeks’s time, in what remains the UK’s largest gathering of the solar and energy storage industries
Wokingham gears up for school solar installs
Wokingham Borough Council has become the latest to embrace solar, pledging school installs during the next academic year.
Q CELLS takes aim at UK flexible energy market with home battery solution
Q CELLS is launching its AC-coupled home energy storage solution in the UK and Ireland, taking aim at the country’s post-feed-in tariff domestic market.
Welsh dairy farm set to expand following solar install
A Welsh dairy farm, E O Morris and Son, has seen the install of a £20,000 rooftop solar system.
Foresight completes £245m refinancing of 321MW UK portfolio
Firm turns to UK, German, Japanese banks to wrap up £245 million debt refinancing of 28 up-and-running plants across the country.
Northumberland Council’s 800kW solar carport install set for green light
A proposed 800kW solar carport with battery storage is set to receive final approval from Northumberland County Council next week.
Carbon Zero Renewables business put up for sale
Denbighshire-based renewables installer Carbon Zero Renewables has been put up for sale by its managing director Gareth Jones.
Solar forecasting accuracy improves by 33% through AI machine learning
National Grid ESO has turned to artificial intelligence to improve its solar forecasting by 33%.
Familiar face for UK solar as Leadsom returns to BEIS as Clark’s successor
The UK solar industry will see a familiar face leading on UK energy policy after ex-energy minister Andrea Leadsom returned to to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to succeed Greg Clark as energy secretary.
Solar helps push carbon emissions to record low
Solar generated 9% of Britain’s electricity on 30 June as carbon emissions dropped to a record-low of 97g/kWh, according to data from Drax.
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Solar policy framework needed as net zero could depend on 20 million ‘mini power stations’
The UK will need 20 million ‘mini power stations’ to reach its net zero energy goals, with the need to create a policy framework for technologies like solar PV and energy storage an immediate priority, a group convened in Britain’s parliament this week heard.
Lightsource BP unveils plans for 9.9MW solar farm
Lightsource BP is proposing to develop a 9.9MW solar farm in Swansea, building on plans for a 20MW project at the same site.
Anesco launches consultancy arm to help projects navigate regulatory ‘minefield’
Anesco has launched a specialist consultancy arm, Anesco Consulting, for investors and commercial customers.
Solar generation increases 18% on Q2 2018, reaching over 4TWh
Solar generation increased by 18% in the second quarter of this year as renewables overtook nuclear, new data from EnAppSys reveals.
STA calls for export tariffs before 1 January deadline
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has issued an open letter to suppliers calling for export tariffs before the 1 January 2020 deadline.
6MW solar farm development in North Wales changes hands
Blackfinch Investments has sealed the deal on the acquisition of a new subsidy-free solar farm project in North Wales.
Sustained government funding for solar innovation and clear vision for storage needed
The government should provide sustained funding into solar innovation and set a clear vision for the role of flexibility in the energy system, according to a new report.
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Viridian steps up integrated solar housing offering with new deal
Viridian Solar has penned a new supply agreement for its roof-integrated solar solution, adding another string to its new-build housing market bow.
CCC calls for route to market for solar to speed decarbonisation
The government should create a route to market for solar and onshore wind, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has said in its 2019 Progress Report.
Solarcentury backing mooted sale to take it to ‘the top tier’
Solarcentury is backing its potential sale to help the company accelerate and establish itself as a major player in the energy transition.
Green Energy International to develop 36.6MW solar farm in Scotland, unveils 700MW pipeline
A 36.6MW subsidy-free solar farm has gone into planning in Scotland as Green Energy International (GEI) announces a pipeline of over 700MW.
Octopus Investments nails its renewable colours to the wall with rebrand
Solar investor Octopus Energy Investments lauds its renewable business mission as it rebrands as Octopus Renewables.