Midsummer relaunches solar design software Easy PV
Renewables distributor Midsummer has relaunched its solar design software Easy PV.
Commercial & Residential Solar
Guest blog
Sponsored Q CELLS: Talkin‘ bout a solar evolution – diversification and challenges
In the second part of a two-part feature for Solar Power Portal, Q CELLS' Ian Clover discusses the diversification of the solar industry into other areas of clean energy as solar PV continues to evolve and the challenges it may still face.
Segen bought by City Electrical Factors’ parent company
Residential and commercial rooftop solar PV system distributor Segen is to be acquired by Labora Holdings Limited, the parent company of electrical products and services supplier City Electrical Factors (CEF).
Government slammed over lack of engagement with installers on ‘over-ambitious’ Green Homes Grant
The government didn’t sufficiently understand the challenges facing installers as part of the Green Homes Grant, having failed to learn from its own previous energy schemes.
Solarwatt launches UK subsidiary as it eyes expansion
Glass-glass solar module leader Solarwatt has established a new UK subsidiary to reinforce its presence in the market.
Feature
Guest blog
Sponsored Q CELLS: Talkin‘ bout a solar evolution
Adaptable, affordable, and easily available, solar PV is altering the renewable energy landscape of the UK one panel at a time – and solar is still capable of doing so much more to galvanise the fight against climate change, writes Q CELLS’ Ian Clover.
Solar PV rolled out on new council homes in Perth
A £9.2 million development in Perth, Scotland has seen solar PV rolled out across 70 new homes.
UK energy efficiency-as-a-service firm eEnergy lands solar PV deal
eEnergy has won its first contract to provide 321kWp of solar together with LED lighting in a single contract.
Centrica to embark on Hereford County Hospital solar PV install
Centrica Business Solutions is to install 300 solar panels for Hereford County Hospital.
SEG interest holds firm as some suppliers eye further developments
While some energy suppliers are continuing to see strong interest in Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs, others are remaining tight-lipped about their popularity.
Ortus Energy teams up with Fiera Infrastructure for £100m C&I solar investment
A new exclusive long-term partnership will see £100 million invested into new commercial & industrial (C&) rooftop solar developments in the UK.
Solar-plus-storage-powered EV charging hub opens in Stirling
A low carbon transport hub featuring solar PV, a Tesla battery storage storage and a range of electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been developed by FES Support Services on behalf of Stirling Council.
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Ofgem to investigate Community Energy Scheme UK’s solar sales practices
The sales practices of the Community Energy Scheme UK are being called into question with the opening of an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
Government expands solar rollout with 19 prisons to see installs
In a further bid to decarbonise the UK’s prisons, the government has unveiled plans for the installation of 16,000 new panels across 19 prisons.
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Good Energy partners Caplor Energy for domestic solar and storage offering
British renewable electricity company Good Energy has announced Caplor Energy as its preferred partner for domestic solar and storage installations.
UK Alternative Energy installs rooftop PV for Lincolnshire construction firm
Lincolnshire-based installer UK Alternative Energy has installed 429 solar panels for construction firm Lindum, also based in the county.