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.
Solar Markets & Finance
5MW solar farm brought into full community ownership in £5.5m transaction
Ferry Farm Community Solar has completed a £5.5 million transaction to bring a solar array into full community ownership.
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UK utility solar pipeline continues growth, near-term window allows suppliers to fill prospect lists
Finlay Colville, head of market research at Solar Media, discusses continued growth of the UK’s utility-scale solar pipeline amidst the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, and the opportunities posed for potential site suppliers.
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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.
FiT completion deadline for community solar extended due to COVID-19 delays
Community energy projects have been given a six month extension to complete and register feed-in tariff (FiT) projects due to ongoing challenges caused by COVID-19.
Foresight Solar Fund closely monitoring COVID-19 as power prices fall
Foresight Solar Fund has stated that COVID-19 has caused no operational disruption so far, but it is closely monitoring the situation.
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RESS application process extended in light of ‘significant challenge’ of COVID-19
Ireland's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) Qualification Application deadline has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bluefield outlines COVID-19 contingency plans as it continues O&M work
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has outlined the measures it's currently taking as part of its COVID-19 (coronavirus) contingency plan, issued in a general update today (25 March).
NESF yet to see ‘significant impact’ from COVID-19 despite fall in share price
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has taken the decision to cancel its scrip dividend as COVID-19 uncertainty causes shares to fall 20%.
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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.
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Octopus acquires 122.8MW of solar assets as it ramps up investment
The Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of solar PV assets.
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.
Tracking COVID-19: A look at the UK energy sector’s response
Solar Power Portal took a look at how the UK sector was reacting, the implications so far on the energy industry and the predictions for the future.
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Q&A: Foresight’s Ricardo Piñeiro talks the rise of subsidy free and high power prices
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Solar Power Portal sat down with Ricardo Piñeiro, head of UK Solar at Foresight Group, to discuss the rise of subsidy free solar, the return of the contracts for difference auction (CfD), and the effect of the Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
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Renewables planning applications grow by 75% in three years
The number of planning applications submitted for renewable energy projects such as solar farms in the UK has again jumped, as the pipeline continues to grow.
Budget 2020: Solar industry ‘disappointed’ as much-anticipated ‘green’ Budget falls short
Solar Power Portal talked to some of the key players in the solar sector to gauge their reactions following yesterday's Budget.