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Solar Markets & Finance
Clean Growth Plan delayed until at least September, says new climate change minister
The Clean Growth Plan is to be published in the autumn when Parliament returns after the summer recess, according to newly appointed climate change minister Claire Perry.
BayWa r.e. opens new services office, calls curtains on wholesale operation
BayWa r.e. has pivoted on its UK-facing operations, opening a new office to cater for surging O&M demand whilst closing its wholesale division.
Foresight puts further storage projects in its crosshairs
Foresight Group has more UK battery storage projects firmly its crosshairs and could branch out into both C&I and co-located projects in the near future.
Engie chief lauds ‘prominent’ role for solar in future energy systems
Solar is set to play a prominent role in future energy systems, according to the chief executive of French power company Engie.
UK solar market resurgent as attentions turn to post-subsidy business models
The UK solar market is beginning to defy difficult conditions as developers emerge with new, post-subsidy models.
NESF adds £126.5 million to acquisition fund via oversubscribed placing
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has bolstered its chequebook by raising £126.5 million from a share placing that was significantly oversubscribed.
Foresight enters battery storage fray with 35MW project purchase
Foresight Group has sealed its maiden battery storage purchase, acquiring the 35MW RES-built Port of Tyne project.
Ofgem accused of ‘backwards step’ as drastic cuts to embedded benefits are confirmed
Energy market regulator Ofgem has confirmed that it is to enact drastic cuts to embedded benefits from 1 April 2018.
First Green Deal loans issued as new scheme is ‘soft launched’
Green deal providers are processing loans for the first in nearly two years after the Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) kicked into gear once again.
Mongoose launches own crowdfunding platform to boost community renewables
Mongoose Energy has launched its own crowdfunding platform – dubbed Mongoose Crowd – to cater for a growing number of investors eyeing community renewables opportunities.
Greencoat targets European renewables with £219 million IPO
UK solar and wind asset owner Greencoat Renewables is eying an IPO to raise as much as €250 million (£218.8 million) to pursue additional wind and solar projects across Europe.
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Editor's blog
BEIS’ ministerial merry-go-round must grind to a stop
As BEIS prepares for its seventh energy minister in six years, Liam Stoker argues that as long as the government's ministerial merry-go-round continues the green economy is being taken for a ride.
Ex-Mark Group employees win compensation after legal battle
Over 400 ex-employees of failed energy saving products firm Mark Group have won a court case against their former employer, bringing an end to the almost 18-month legal battle over their treatment.
Ingenious sets sights on 120MW project with Australian joint venture
UK alternative investment firm Ingenious has teamed with Australian developer Stellata Energy for a landmark joint venture to develop large-scale solar energy in Australia, including a flagship 120MW ground-mounted project.
Ireland’s final renewables support consultation confirmed for July
The final consultation on the Republic of Ireland’s long-awaited support scheme for renewable energy projects has been confirmed for July as expectations of solar deployment continue to rise.