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Industry trade body Solar Energy UK has praised the government’s move to make solar installations on listed buildings easier.

Solar Energy UK has largely welcomed this year’s Autumn Statement, stating it will provide a “shot up the arm” for solar power and renewables alike.

The solar industry has welcomed plans announced by the Labour Party this week to treble solar in the UK.

Solar Energy UK has stated that “planning rules have become uneven and unfair” for installing solar panels.

Google has announced the launch of new APIs for environmental data on solar, air and pollen through tools like Google Earth, Earth Engine and Environmental Insights Explorer.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security has granted development consent for a 350-400MW solar farm to be built by EDF Renewables to the north-east of Chelmsford in Essex.

Cross-party MSPs have released a letter calling on Scotland to set a target of between 4-6GW of solar power capacity, to help it achieve its full potential.

Scotland is set to reform its planning rules for solar energy to incentivise rooftop installations across the nation.

Balance Power is set to develop a 50MW battery energy storage project in Wolverhampton West following a successful planning appeal.

Finlay Colville explores the themes underpinning solar deployment at all levels out to 2030, including supply chain challenges, planning trends and community engagement.