UK needs to treble solar in order to reach net zero but ‘significant barriers’ remain
The UK solar industry needs to treble to align with Climate Change Committee (CCC) recommendations, hitting 40GW of installed capacity by 2030.
Commercial & Residential Solar
Lightsource Labs launches solar-plus-storage solution in Midsummer, Huawei partnership
A new fully integrated solar, battery and energy management solution is being offered by a new partnership between distributor Midsummer, Lightsource Labs and Huawei.
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Solar the most popular choice for businesses looking to renewables for decarbonisation strategies
Solar is the most popular choice for businesses looking to invest in renewables as part of their decarbonisation strategies, according to a new report from npower Business Solutions (nBS).
South Somerset District Council announces plans for nine rooftop solar installations
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is to install over 700kW of solar panels on nine council buildings as part of a push to cut carbon emissions.
So Energy launches solar and storage offering for new and existing customers
Challenger utility So Energy has launched a full-service solar and storage solution for its customers, following a successful trial in 2020.
Sponsored SNEC 2021: Huawei Digital Power pushes for carbon neutrality through energy and information flow
With SNEC 2021 underway in Shanghai, Huawei details what it has on display both at the physical event and the company's own Huawei SNEC 2021 Global Virtual Summit, which got underway yesterday (3 June).
‘Retrofit revolution’ to see training programmes on new tech for London solar workforce
Battery storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging and related smart tech are to be the focus of new training and apprenticeships launched by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in partnership with Solar Energy UK.
Only four solar PV systems installed under Local Authority Delivery of Green Homes Grant
Just four solar PV systems have been installed under the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant, the only segment both still running and that PV is eligible for.
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Fear and greed: Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust on the drivers of C&I solar adoption
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Solar Power Portal caught up with Aquila to discuss the drivers of C&I adoption, energy efficiency and the need for government backing following the company's recent IPO.
Surrey County Council latest to join Solar Together group-buying PV scheme
Surrey County Council is to offer homeowners the opportunity to buy solar PV through a group-buying scheme as it becomes the latest to join Solar Together.
HBS New Energies chosen to install 110kWp of in-roof solar for Lovell Homes
HBS New Energies is to install 37 of its complete in-roof solar systems at a new housing development in Weston-super-Mare.
Octopus Renewables and Zestec set their sights on £100m solar portfolio in new partnership
Octopus Renewables has announced a new partnership with Zestec Asset Management to deliver more than £100 million of new build UK solar assets.
EAC calls for minimum floor price for ‘flawed’ Smart Export Guarantee
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is calling for the introduction of a floor price above zero for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) to help support community energy.
Solar and storage microgrid platform eleXsys completes £3.65m fundraise
EleXsys Energy has completed a £3.65 million fundraise to support the global expansion of its solar and storage microgrid platform.
SolarEdge launches Smart Modules with integrated Power Optimisers in UK
Smart energy technology company SolarEdge is launching Smart Modules with integrated Power Optimisers in the UK.
Moixa’s Irish solar-plus-storage offer with Energia to expand to wider customer base
Following a successful first phase, Moixa’s partnership with Energia is to now offer solar and storage to a wider customer base.