The RO gets green light for first solar development as it announces new energy arm
Real estate developer the RO has gained planning consent for a 5MW solar park, and announced the launch of a new energy business.
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Scottish solar rollout could create more than 8,500 jobs by 2030
More than 8,500 new jobs could be created in Scotland by the end of the decade if the solar sector’s target of 6GW is reached.
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University of York to install and maintain solar installation using robots
The University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy is set to install, inspect and maintain a solar installation entirely using robots.
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Solar, wind and nuclear could exceed demand more than 50% of the time by 2030
The UK could have an oversupply of electricity 53% of the time, if new renewable and nuclear targets are hit by 2030.
Liquidity constraints and regulation biggest barriers to investment in renewables
Liquidity constraints and insufficient regulation remain barriers to investment in renewables in the UK, but the market is picking up.
Keele University opens Low Carbon Energy Generation park
Keele University has officially opened its new Low Carbon Energy Generation park, including 12,500 solar panels as well as two wind turbines.
Ofgem puts out Call for Input as it eyes the role of network operators in local energy markets
Regulator Ofgem has put out a Call for Input to evaluate the role of distribution network operators in local energy markets going forwards.
Solar sector welcomes five-fold increase eyed in energy security strategy
The British Energy Security Strategy, unveiled today, has detailed an aim of increasing the country’s solar capacity five-fold.
Egni gains £2.35m funding from Welsh government for rooftop solar rollout in Newport
Solar co-operative Egni is to install solar panels on three schools, a care home and a crematorium in Newport, after receiving more than £2 million in Welsh government funding.
Solar Energy Scotland calls on government to remove legacy planning barriers
Solar Energy Scotland has called on the government to remove legacy planning barriers for both large and small solar developments.
Octopus Renewables looks to embrace merchant revenue amid high wholesale prices and strong results
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) expanded its portfolio by 179MW over the last year, and is looking to capitalise on high commodity prices to continue its growth over the coming year.
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Solar sector welcomes cut to VAT on residential solar in Spring Statement
VAT on residential solar panels has been cut to zero in the Spring Statement, unveiled today (23 March) by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Brynwhillach Solar Farm powers Morriston Hospital for 50 hours
The 4MW Brynwhillach Solar Farm in Swansea, south Wales, has powered the Morriston Hospital for 50 hours since it started generation in November.
EDF Renewables eyes 50MW solar farm to power green hydrogen development in Teesside
EDF Renewables is looking to develop a 49.9MW solar farm to power a new green hydrogen production facility in Teesside.
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Elgin Energy teams up with Solrac to launch asset manager
Elgin Energy has formed a joint venture with engineering technical advisors Solrac to create a new asset manager for solar and storage projects.
Solar Energy UK calls for long-term structural reforms in response to price cap
Solar Energy UK has called for long-term structural reforms to accelerate the growth of renewables in response to the increase in the energy price cap.