Engie launches solar PV and battery storage retrofit scheme
Engie has launched its Engie Zero retrofit scheme designed as a one-stop-shop to decentralise, digitalise and decarbonise homes.
Commercial & Residential Solar
Bristol Energy Cooperative launches community share offer to fund solar powered microgrid
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) has launched a £2 million community share offer to part-fund the UK’s first community-owned net zero housing microgrid.
Myenergi to open new eco office space as company continues to expand
Renewables manufacturer myenergi has unveiled plans to open a new product development, manufacturing and eco office space in North Lincolnshire.
Total and Google to launch AI tool Solar Mapper in Europe
O&G giant Total and Google Cloud are launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help accelerate the deployment of residential solar panels.
Solar installers hiring as demand remains strong despite pandemic
Solar Power Portal spoke to Jon Cowdrill, head of residential solar at Joju Solar about the strong demand for residential solar installations despite the impact of COVID-19.
Second 300kW Connected Energy second life storage system to be installed in Suffolk
Connected Energy is to install a second life battery energy storage system in Suffolk, its second in the county.
The Phoenix Works gives assurances despite collapse of Tonik
Solar installer The Phoenix Works has stated it is to continue trading despite Tonik Energy going bust.
Smart Export Guarantee uptake has ‘sped up’ despite COVID-19 hurdles
Suppliers have reported growth in the uptake of their Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon hails 3.4MW solar project atop Tilbury fulfilment centre as its largest in Europe
A 3.4MW solar system has been installed at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Tilbury in its latest move towards a 2040 net zero.
Solar PV high on the list of attractive features for new homeowners
Homes with sustainable solutions such as solar panels are more attractive to buyers than those with gardens according to new research.
Egni Co-op partners Pembrokeshire County Council for school solar project
Egni Co-op has completed a project to place solar panels on six schools roofs in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Microsoft splashes $1.1m on SSE Airtricity internet-connected rooftop solar deal
Microsoft and SSE Airtricity are teaming up to install and manage internet-connected rooftop solar in Ireland.
So Energy Solar System launches as company aims to ‘go further’
Challenger supplier So Energy has launched a solar and storage offering called the So Energy Solar System.
Sponsored Q&A: Engenera’s Lloyd Lawson on the company’s new £100m Green Bond
Solar Power Portal caught up with Lloyd Lawson from EPC Engenera about the launch of the Green Bond and the benefits businesses could see from working with them.
Innova Energy turns to NatWest for £30 million UK solar refinancing
Innova Energy has refinanced its 57MW portfolio of UK rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV.
Over 70% of installers to offer Green Homes Grant but six month length ‘not enough time’
Installers are calling for an extension to the Green Homes Grants by at least eighteen months.