Ed Miliband returns as shadow energy secretary in new shadow cabinet
Ed Miliband has been revealed as the new shadow energy secretary, marking a return to the role for the ex-Labour leader.
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Q&A: STA’s Chris Hewett on how the industry has fared one year since the FiT
Now as we approach one year on, Solar Power Portal had a chat with Solar Trade Association CEO Chris Hewett about how the industry has fared in the post FiT world.
Smart Metering Systems snaps up Solo Energy as it targets VPP sector
Smart Metering Systems (SMS) moves into the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) sector as it reveals its acquisition of Solo Energy.
Viridian renews integrated solar housing agreement with Bloor Homes
Viridian Solar has announced it has renewed its National Supply Agreement with Bloor Homes to 2023.
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Installers shut up shop due to COVID-19 as ‘key worker’ confusion reigns
Installers across the UK are shutting up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) as uncertainty remains over key worker classification.
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STA calls for government support as COVID-19 to create ‘disruption for months’
The solar sector will face significant challenges due to the global pandemic COVID-19, as the challenges shift from manufacturing to logistics and demand.
AMP’s Mark Tarry on how the solar market is about to go ‘bang’
AMP's MD Mark Tarry talked to Solar Power Portal about the company's solar developments and the growing subsidy free sector.
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Q&A: STA to be ‘lobbying hard’ for inclusion of solar in business rates reform unveiled in Budget
Chris Hewett, chief executive of the Solar Trade Association, spoke to Solar Power Portal about the exclusion of solar in yesterday's Budget and the promise of a reform to business rates.
Budget 2020: ‘Disappointing’ lack of climate focus as solar and storage ignored
Solar is once again absent from the Budget as nuclear fusion and carbon capture technologies receive funding boosts.
Business rates, VAT and zero-interest loans: The STA calls on government to ‘unleash’ solar
Exemption from business rates, fair tax treatment and zero-interest loans for green home improvements are needed to unlock the potential of solar power in the UK.
HBS to install 11.6MWp of solar as Anglian Water continues PV push
HBS Group Southern is to install 11.6MWp of solar PV for Anglian Water as it continues its long-held partnership.
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VPPs can reduce electricity demand during peak times by 25%, finds Northern Powergrid trial
Battery systems could allow 25% more renewable electricity to be used during peak times, Northern Powergrid has found in its Distributed Storage and Solar Study.
Planning inspectorate submits recommendation for controversial Cleve Hill Solar Park
The planning inspectorate has submitted its recommendations for the controversial Cleve Hill Solar Park, which is set to be Britain’s biggest solar farm.
Lidl sees business rates jump 528% due to solar valuation
German supermarket chain Lidl has seen its business rates soar by 528% due to changes in the valuation of solar installations at its sites.
Octopus launches new Panel Power tariffs for businesses with solar
Octopus Energy for Business (OEB) has launched three new tariffs for companies that have their own solar power.
West of England set to benefit from community energy fund
A new, EU-backed fund has been announced for community energy projects in the west of England.