Budget 2020: Solar industry ‘disappointed’ as much-anticipated ‘green’ Budget falls short
Solar Power Portal talked to some of the key players in the solar sector to gauge their reactions following yesterday's Budget.
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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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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.
HBS completes 900kWp solar array for Anglian Water
HBS New Energies has completed its latest solar install for Anglian Water, this time at the utility's Jaywick Water Recycling Centre in Essex.
MCS launches new certification mark for installers and manufacturers
National certification scheme MCS has launched a new certification mark for installers and manufacturers.
Maiden Ireland renewable auction details revealed as solar cleared to compete
Details of Ireland’s first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction have finally been released, with solar expected to contribute as much as 10% towards its outcome.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: Contractor of the Year
Nominations for the inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs), organised by SPP publisher Solar Media, slam shut this Wednesday (27 November), however there’s still time to enter the Contractor of the Year award.
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.
Landmark solar railways project among Community Energy Award winners
A landmark project aimed at piloting the powering of Britain's railways with on-site solar was amongst the winners of this year's Community Energy Awards.
More than 100GW of solar, wind and storage needed to meet net zero ambitions
Solar power, along with wind and storage capacity, will have to greatly increase if the UK is to meet its net zero emissions by 2050 goal, according to analysis by Aurora Energy Research.
UK renewables generate more than fossil fuels for first time in Q3
In Q3 this year, renewables including solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels did for the first time.
ScottishPower bids to build private wire solar-plus-storage project in Scotland
ScottishPower’s renewables arm has applied to build a utility-scale solar-plus-storage farm in Scotland, which is to be backed by a private wire connection with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.
Solar & Storage Awards: Photon Energy wins big as Leonie Greene scoops lifetime achievement
Photon Energy scooped the coveted Contractor of the Year gong at last night’s Solar & Storage Awards as the Solar Trade Association’s Leonie Greene was recognised for her contribution to the UK solar sector.
Labour Party unveils new solar commitment in push to install PV on 1.75 million homes
The Labour Party has announced plans to install solar one 1.75 million homes as part of a huge energy sector shake-up.
Arsenal FC’s new battery to trade solar on the wholesale market
Arsenal’s Emirates stadium is now home to a behind the meter battery that will today begin trading solar power on the wholesale market following its unveiling yesterday.
The Phoenix Works continues electric vehicle charging drive with Tonik Energy offer
The Phoenix Works and green supplier Tonik Energy have launched an electric vehicle charging service for commercial premises as the company continues to push into the EV charging market.