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STA calls on UK government to set 40GW solar capacity target
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has called on the UK government to target 40GW of solar capacity by 2030.
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Domestic renewable energy installs rise 37% in ‘early signs’ of recovery
There are “early signs” of domestic renewable energy installations recovering, according to the MCS.
Portsmouth City Council solar generation hits new record thanks to sunny spring
Portsmouth City Council has recorded a record amount of solar generation during the COVID-19 lockdown thanks to the sunniest spring on record.
Core4Grid trial integrating residential clean tech into a singular system revealed
A new trial dubbed Core4Grid, aggregating a household’s green technology - including solar and battery storage - into one system, has been unveiled.
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Energeo identifies 40,000 potential solar sites in London’s Lambeth
Data specialist Energeo has identified 40,000 sites that would be suitable for solar development in the London borough of Lambeth.
Poor photovoltaic output hampering non-domestic solar in the UK
As many as 91% of solar arrays are underperforming in the UK, according to a recent survey by independent power and energy consultant Roadnight Taylor.
Community energy to focus more on full system changes following COVID-19
Solar Power Portal caught up with Emma Bridge, CEO of Community Energy England, to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the sector, how groups have rallied to protect those in their communities and what we can expect as the UK looks towards lifting lockdown.
Leicestershire County Council targets new £14m solar farm development
Leicestershire County Council has set its sights on a new solar farm and carbon neutral site, in a new £14 million green project.
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COVID-19 to cause ‘unparalleled decline’ in energy investment
Despite proving more resilient than fossil fuels, investment in renewables looks set to be heavily hit by COVID-19 as investment in the energy sector plunges to lowest level in history.
RenewableUK calls on government to ‘go even further’ to support solar
The government needs to “go even further with enabling measures” such as public sector PPAs in order to accelerate solar deployment to help meet net zero.
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Distributed solar sector to rebound ‘significantly slower’ than other renewables post COVID-19
Residential solar installations will take longer to rebound from the COVID-19 slowdown than most renewables, making it unlikely solar PV will surpass 2019 levels over the next year.
Solar & Storage Live pushed to December due to COVID-19 - Awards deadline 19 June 2020
This year’s Solar & Storage Live exhibition has been delayed till December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joju Solar working on getting new projects “shovel-ready” to help outlast lockdown
Joju Solar is “very confident” it will make it through the lockdown period despite furloughing staff as it takes a cautious approach to opening up.
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Q&A: Richard Palmer explains why business rates shouldn’t scare people away from solar
Solar Power Portal chatted to Richard Palmer, a senior consultant at independent power and energy consultancy Roadnight Taylor about what needs to change to make business rates work for solar.
Viridian seals roof-integrated solar deal with Newland Homes
Viridian Solar has racked up another agreement with a housebuilder for its roof-integrated solar.
Cash flow biggest worry among installers as 90% negatively impacted by COVID-19
Negative business impacts caused by COVID-19 have been seen by 90% of solar installers, according to a new survey.