9.42GW: UK solar fleet sets another new generation record
The UK’s solar capacity set a new generation record earlier this week, almost a year to the day it achieved the same feat in 2017.
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National sustainability policy has led to “confusion and uncertainty” for local authorities
National policy decisions have created “confusion and uncertainty” over what powers exist at a local level to boost the sustainability of new build housing according to a trio of council leaders, backed by the UK Green Building Council.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018: FORTNIGHT LEFT TO ENTER
The window to enter your projects for this year’s Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards is closing in just a fortnight’s time.
Clean Growth Strategy slammed as MPs sound alarm on green finance
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has issued a damning verdict of the government’s approach to clean energy investment in recent years, calling on it to publish an urgent plan to plug looming policy gaps.
Nissan kicks-off UK home solar and storage sales
Automotive giant Nissan has confirmed the launch of its home solar-plus-storage product, first revealed in February this year.
BayWa r.e. expands UK O&M presence through Becon Consultancy acquisition
BayWa r.e. has bolstered its operations and maintenance (O&M) capabilities in the UK through the purchase of service provider Becon Consultancy.
Lloyds launches £2 billion ‘clean growth’ finance package for commercial clients
Lloyds Banking Group has launched a new £2 billion clean growth finance package to help its commercial banking clients go green.
Installers wanted: iChoosr seeks PV firms for future group-buying schemes
IChoosr, the organiser of collective purchasing agreements such as Solar Together London, is seeking installers to qualify for future group-buying solar schemes.
Anesco quadruples battery storage pipeline, sets 380MW in its sights by 2020
Renewables developer Anesco has set its sights on bringing up to 380MW of battery storage to market by 2020.
Global Energy Storage Opportunity 2018 edition available now
Solar Media, the publisher of Solar Power Portal and sister publication Energy-Storage.News, has released this year’s edition of its annual Global Energy Storage Opportunity report.
Bristol City Council seeks £40 million renewables investment in carbon neutral bid
Bristol City Council has said that as much as £40 million could be invested in the city’s renewables capacity by 2027 as it bids to become carbon neutral by 2050.
THREE WEEKS LEFT to nominate for this year’s Solar Power Portal Awards
There are now just three weeks left to nominate your projects for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018.
Solarcentury wins sought-after London solar strategy tender
Solarcentury has won the highly sought-after reverse auction to install solar in London under the mayor’s flagship solar strategy.
Records tumble as solar PV dominates UK bank holiday power supply
The bank holiday sunshine helped solar PV become the UK’s dominant source of electricity for three hours on Sunday afternoon.
Lightsource BP bolsters Internet of Things capabilities with Ubiworx acquisition
Lightsource BP has confirmed the acquisition of Irish Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Ubiworx, in a move the solar firm intends to strengthen its all-round digital capabilities.
Clean Solar Solutions opens Ireland office in fresh international expansion
Solar PV cleaning firm Clean Solar Solutions (CSS) has expanded into Ireland, positioning itself for an expected boom in solar installations.