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Solar Energy UK welcomes Future Homes Standard’s 31% carbon reduction target
The solar sector has welcomed the UK government’s 31% home carbon emissions reduction target as part of the long-awaited Future Homes Standard update.
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Ticking along: How the SEG has fared in its first year
As the Smart Export Guarantee turns a year old, Solar Power Portal takes a look back at how it came to be and what the last year has been like under the scheme.
Q&A: Solar Energy UK’s Chris Hewett on rebranding the trade body and a ‘new era’ for solar
The Solar Trade Association has rebranded to Solar Energy UK this year to reflect the “new era of solar in the UK”, with plans for increased member activity as well as striving for a target of 40GW installed capacity in the country by 2030. We caught up with chief executive Chris Hewett to find out what the trade body has in store for 2021.
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Ireland targets microgeneration with consultation for new support scheme
The Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication (DCCAE) is looking to launch a support scheme for microgeneration technologies, such as solar PV.
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Solar output grows 2.29% in 2020 in bumper year for renewables
Solar generation grew by 2.29% in 2020 amidst surging growth in renewables more broadly in Great Britain, according to analysis from EnAppSys.
Scottish Water unveils new rooftop PV install after £95k investment
A new rooftop solar array is now generating at Scottish Water’s Campbeltown Water Treatment Works.
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Embracing a ‘DIY ethos’: A look at Wales’s first solar PV Co-op Egni
Solar Power Portal caught up with Egni Co-op's Rosie Gillam to discuss the benefits and challenges of co-ops, and the power of a 'DIY ethos'.
Viridian Solar extends Persimmon Homes roof-integrated solar deal
A second extension to the partnership between Viridian Solar and Persimmon Homes has been agreed.
Portsmouth City Council to drive solar adoption with new Switch On Solar scheme
Portsmouth is set to launch a new solar PV scheme that could help more than 30,000 homes install rooftop panels.
Clean Solar Solutions looks to take on new clients as it opens second UK office
O&M provider expands UK footprint to reduce response time in growing core market.
E.ON acquires 49% stake in UK solar installer Eco2Solar
British utility E.ON has acquired a 49% share of residential and commercial solar energy company Eco2Solar.
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Solar Power Portal’s most-read news of the year 2020
Here’s the top-ranking news from 2020 on Solar Power Portal, based on page views.
Portsmouth City Council selects Custom Solar for ‘flagship’ solar and storage project
Custom Solar has been chosen to deliver Portsmouth City Council’s "ground-breaking" solar and battery installation at Portsmouth International Port.
Viridian adds to housebuilder partnerships with Beech Developments deal
Viridian Solar has sealed a new group deal with Welsh housebuilder Beech Developments.
HBS secures residential solar, storage and EV charging installation deal in Hampshire
Renewables installation company HBS New Energies is to supply integrated solar PV and battery storage for up to 77 residential properties in Hampshire.
Invinity teams up with Scottish Water for £2m solar-plus-storage site
Work has started on Scottish Water’s latest solar installation, which is also set to include Invinity Energy Systems' vanadium flow batteries.