Foresight prepares for 72MW purchase as 2018’s buying spree continues
Foresight Solar Fund is targeting the purchase of a 72MW solar farm portfolio for just over £30 million as the investor continues its pattern of acquisitions over 2018.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 shortlist spotlight – Storage Business Model Innovation
The Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018 is now just a few weeks away, and we’re profiling some of this year’s shortlisted nominations in the build up to the event. Today, we look at the Storage Business Model Innovation category.
Solar Together schemes deliver savings again as 10,000 more join group buying projects
Four additional ‘Solar Together’ schemes have offered consumers average savings of 20% after more than 10,000 homes signed up.
Myenergi to build on ‘impressive growth’ at Solar & Storage Live
Myenergi is looking to build on an “insane” period of “impressive growth” by returning to Solar & Storage Live in 2018 after the popularity of its flagship product led the company to new heights.
Networks firms use new grid protection tech to protect 800MW of distributed generation
New network protection technology was used to protect 800MW of solar and other renewables this summer, saving consumers £40 million in the process.
Former Tesla VP to advise ‘cutting edge’ Solo Energy
Tesla’s former EMEA vice-present has taken on an advisory role for Solo Energy as the company seeks to build out its vision of a virtual power plant driven by residential and commercial battery systems.
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Six found guilty of £17 million solar PV sales fraud
Six people have been found guilty of a £17 million solar PV sales fraud that took in 1,500 victims, many of whom were elderly, retired and vulnerable people.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 shortlist spotlight – International Solar Installation
The Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018 is now just a few weeks away, and we’re profiling some of this year’s shortlisted nominations in the build up to the event. Today, we look at the International Solar Installation category.
Government ‘endangering’ jobs with current feed-in tariff plans, REA says
The government is endangering thousands of jobs with its plans to close the feed-in tariff next year, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has said.
Solar & Storage Live partners Green Great Britain Week as new speakers unveiled
Solar & Storage Live, the UK’s largest solar and energy storage trade exhibition, is partnering with the government’s Green Great Britain Week next month.
EU calls time on Chinese anti-dumping duties
The European Union has elected not to extend anti-dumping duties against panels imported from China, with the minimum import price now ceasing to exist from midnight Monday 3 September 2018.
Riding the wave: how flow machines could replace battery storage in the UK
As the UK storage market continues to evolve and old business models prove challenging, flow energy storage machines are beginning to find a place alongside solar. Scott McGregor, chief executive of redT energy, explains how the technology is ready to take the place left by battery technologies.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 shortlist spotlight – Grount-mount Solar Installation
The Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018 is now just a few weeks away, and we’re profiling some of this year’s shortlisted nominations in the build up to the event. Today, we look at the Grount-mount Solar Installation category.
Majority of UK solar installers facing hardship if export tariff is culled, SPP survey finds
A majority of UK solar installers said they would face hardship if the government presses ahead with plans to close the export tariff, a Solar Power Portal survey has found.
Solar lobby rallies behind industry as pivotal consultation deadlines loom
The solar industry has today issued a rallying call to preserve export tariff payments from next April ahead of looming consultation deadlines.