Good Energy residential SEG tariff ‘not in operation yet’
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) offerings continue to be announced, as Good Energy reveals its tariff for smaller installations isn’t yet operational.
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ABP announces largest roof mounted solar project in Humber
The Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a £6.8 million solar project, that will see the largest roof mounted solar array in Humber constructed on the Port of Hull it says.
Solar installer Solar Plants falls into administration following fundraising attempts
Solar installer Solar Plants has gone into administration, ceasing to trade after eight years of business.
Corwen calls on local solar panel owners to join new scheme
The town of Corwen in Denbighshire in north-east Wales is looking to get up to 60 local households that generate their own power from solar panels to sign up to the Corwen Energy Local (CEL) scheme.
MCS and STA team up to offer joint membership benefits
The Solar Trade Association (STA) is joining forces with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for a new offering.
Shell updates SEG to 3.5p/kWh days after scheme’s introduction
Shell Energy has boosted its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff to 3.5p per kWh, two days after the scheme was introduced.
RECC CEO Virginia Graham leads renewables awardees on New Years Honours List
A number of prominent figures in the renewable industry have received awards as part of the 2020 New Year’s Honours list, including Virginia Graham.
Social Energy comes out on top as Shell issues 0.001p/kWh SEG
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs have been unveiled after the legislation came into full effect yesterday (1 January 2020), with pricing ranging wildly from Social Energy's 5.6p per kWh down to the barely-compliant 0.001p per kWh that Shell Energy is offering.
Oxford City Council completes one of UK’s ‘largest’ solar carports
Oxford City Council is lauding what it claims is one of the UK’s “largest public solar carports”.
Shell to launch ‘upgraded’ SEG tariff ‘later in 2020’ as suppliers gear up for 1 January deadline
Shell Energy’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff is to launch later in 2020 than the 1 January implementation date, it told Solar Power Portal.
Ofgem issues final call for information on unaccredited FiT installs
Ofgem is issuing a final call for information on “dormant” feed-in tariff (FiT) installations still awaiting accreditation.
MCS certification to include RECC membership from January
Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) membership is to be integrated into Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) from next year.
More RESS auctions and a FiT needed to support Irish solar deployment, ISEA says
Limiting solar’s share in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) to 10% is “disappointing”, the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has said, whilst welcoming the ambition shown in decarbonisation.
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Local authorities, climate emergencies and the burgeoning role for solar car ports
Solar Power Portal’s resident local authority expert Stephen Cirell investigates the role solar car ports can play in helping councils and local authorities tackle climate emergencies, helped by tumbling install costs.
HBS completes 900kWp solar array for Anglian Water
HBS New Energies has completed its latest solar install for Anglian Water, this time at the utility's Jaywick Water Recycling Centre in Essex.
MCS launches new certification mark for installers and manufacturers
National certification scheme MCS has launched a new certification mark for installers and manufacturers.