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Installers shut up shop due to COVID-19 as ‘key worker’ confusion reigns
Installers across the UK are shutting up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) as uncertainty remains over key worker classification.
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Octopus launches new Panel Power tariffs for businesses with solar
Octopus Energy for Business (OEB) has launched three new tariffs for companies that have their own solar power.
Bluefield eyes ‘exciting’ new investments as PPA strategy side-steps tumbling power prices
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) said it continues to eye up “exciting” new investments after a year in which its power purchase agreement strategy helped it side-step tumbling power prices.
West of England set to benefit from community energy fund
A new, EU-backed fund has been announced for community energy projects in the west of England.
Solarcentury plans first UK solar development since 2016
Solarcentury has announced its first UK solar farm development in four years, with 62MW planned for Welsh site.
TRIG announces strong financial results and increased focus on battery storage in UK
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has released its financial results, highlighting an increasing focus on battery storage in the UK.
Viridian partners VELUX for roof-integrated solar PV and window offering
Viridian Solar has announced a collaboration with window company VELUX to help provide a “seamless combination” of roof-integrated solar PV and roof windows.
Industry veteran Peregrine Fraser announced as CCO of Above Surveying
Aerial solar inspection company Above Surveying has announced the appointment of Peregrine Fraser as chief commercial officer .
Foresight boosts management team as Steven Hughes joins as head of portfolio
Foresight Group has announced that Steven Hughes is joining the company as director and head of portfolio.
CORE and YCE celebrate first subsidy-free solar farm completion
Community Owned Renewable Energy Partners (CORE) and Yealm Community Energy's (YCE) first ground-mounted 7.3MW solar PV farm has been successfully connected to the grid.
Voltalia secures planning permission for 40MW site as UK solar continues to gain momentum
French renewables company Voltalia has gained planning permission for a 40MW solar farm with battery storage in Dorset.
Q&A: NextEnergy Capital CEO Mike Bonte-Friedheim talks subsidy-free solar
Going subsidy-free with 5.4MWp Hall Farm II and 50MWp Staughton changed 'everything', executive says in interview held after firm reached raising milestone with first global fund.
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Solar fraudsters stripped of £434,800 of their ‘ill-gotten gains’ by SFO
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has sentenced the final two of six men jailed for defrauding customers, and secured £434,835.73 for the victims.
Solar to be removed from new Taylor Wimpey housing development
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has requested to remove solar PV from a planning application lodged with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
Solar jobs continue to fall, but sector remains optimistic
The number of jobs in the solar sector has dropped "disappointingly" since 2015, according figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
Anesco signs O&M contracts with Foresight and Alpha Real Renewables for 71MW
Anesco has signed new contracts to provide O&M services to ten sites, with a total capacity of 71MW, for Foresight Group and Alpha Real Renewables.
BayWa r.e. announces senior management shakeup
BayWa r.e. has announced some changes to its senior management team, to herald in the new decade.
Cadent launches its first solar array at site in Norfolk
Cadent, Britain’s largest gas distribution network, has launched its first solar farm, comprising 388 solar panels.
SEG tariffs only available to import customers non-compliant, Ofgem warns
Ofgem is in talks with suppliers to “ensure they understand their Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) obligations”, with export tariffs required to be available to all customers with eligible installs.
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City of London tendering for 55GWh of renewables annually
The City of London Corporation has put out a notice of procurement for up to 55GWh of renewable energy per year.
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Zero carbon power sources outstrip fossil fuels in 2019 in historic first
Zero carbon sources, including solar, generated more power in 2019 than fossil fuels in a historic first, according to National Grid.
Gresham House acquires 50MW battery storage duo bringing it closer to 150MW target
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has acquired two battery storage facilities from VLC Energy for £29.2 million.
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Cubico sells minority share of UK portfolio
Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) has sold a minority stake in its UK solar and wind portfolio to infrastructure fund GLIL.
BayWa r.e. opens third UK office in Edinburgh
BayWa r.e. has launched its third office in the UK in Edinburgh, marking the company's continued expansion in the market.
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Aviva launches specialised renewable energy insurance
Insurance company Aviva has launched its first specialised package for renewable energy companies.
Solarwatt unveils solar powered electric vehicle charging offering
Solarwatt is launching a smart solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging offering in the UK in partnership with Austrian e-mobility solutions manufacturer Keba.
Harmony Energy eyes second battery at Creyke Beck amidst sizeable subsidy-free solar pipeline
Harmony Energy, a developer of wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, has secured planning permission for a 49.5MW battery.
Aberla Renewables inks deal to deploy PV, storage in Chester council housing
Firm describes energy contract with Cheshire West and Chester Council as one of the largest public sector housing solar PV contracts since the disappearance of the feed-in-tariff.
STA confirms Léonie Greene to depart
The Solar Trade Association today paid testament to Léonie Greene after it was announced she would be standing down from the trade body after more than eight years.
Solar power and the ‘climate election’: the parties’ energy pledges so far
As the UK prepares for yet another election, following the dissolution of parliament in the early hours yesterday, pledges for increased solar power are notable in almost all the major party's campaigns.