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Solar Markets & Finance
Sheffield Solar launches new PV forecasting tool
The Sheffield Solar research group has launched a new tool capable of forecasting output from PV systems up to 72 hours in advance.
Foresight to take ‘prudent approach’ to new buys as liquidated damages mount up
Foresight Solar Fund has said it is to take a “prudent approach” to acquiring more solar farms in the UK, as the firm continues to tap EPCs for liquidated damages.
BayWa r.e. clinches Good Energy solar O&M tender
BayWa r.e. has clinched a deal to take over the O&M services for six solar farms owned by clean utility Good Energy.
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SPP Awards 2017: 13 gongs, 500+ attendees, and one thriving sector
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Community solar is getting its groove back
Following a difficult two years at the hands of policy upheaval, confidence is returning to a community energy sector which has its eyes set very firmly on the future. Amanda Lennon examines just where that future might take community solar as the sector celebrates Community Energy Fortnight.
Mongoose claims new community energy record with solar-plus-storage finance deal
Mongoose Energy has claimed to have completed the UK’s “largest ever” community energy deal by financing a 15MW solar-plus-storage project.
Robert Llewellyn talks solar, batteries, EVs and turning his village green
Robert Llewellyn returns to host this year’s Solar Power Portal Awards four years after first doing so, and he’s delighted to be back compering an evening celebrating the successes of an industry he relishes. Solar Power Portal caught up with our illustrious host to talk about his obsession for all things green.
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Editor's blog
Gigawatts of subsidy-free solar farms being planned for UK market rebound
Solar Media's head of market research Finlay Colville delves back into the UK's vast network of planning portals to uncover the incredible scope of subsidy-free solar farms entering the planning phase, and discusses their build potential as UK solar enters its next phase.
Irish solar to go from zero deployment to grid parity by mid-2020s
Irish solar will reach grid parity in less than a decade, according to predictions by the country’s transmission system operator, despite having no large scale ground mount solar currently installed.
Lark Energy business units shuttered and jobs lost following ‘re-organisation’
A number of business units within UK renewables developer Lark Energy have been shuttered and a number of jobs lost following what it has described as a “re-organisation”.
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The UK government is suddenly showing signs that it gets it
Stuart Elmes, CEO at Viridian Solar and director at the Solar Trade Association, gives his two cents on this week's long-awaited announcements from the government and Ofgem.
BlackRock, Lightsource to chase both ends of the solar spectrum in race to 1GW
The new BlackRock and Lightsource solar initiative will target both large and small portfolios on the UK secondary market as it opens its hefty cheque book.
UK solar growth hamstrung by ‘deeply frustrating’ Westminster policy ‘bonfire’
UK solar jobs, turnover and operating companies all witnessed significant declines last year as a result of what the Renewable Energy Association has termed a Westminster policy ‘bonfire’.
CCL Components offers up to £1.5 million a project to help installers grow
CCL Components has launched a commercial project finance offering to help installers overcome limits on available capital in new projects, enabling them to grow in size and capability.
BlackRock and Lightsource partner for £1 billion UK secondary solar play
Lightsource and BlackRock Real Assets have combined to launch a £1 billion play to consolidate the UK’s secondary solar market.