Clean Energy

​Scottish Water has announed its “most ambitious solar energy scheme to date”, with an installation planned for its Balmore Water Treatment Works in Torrance, East Dunbartonshire that is expected to generate 4GWh per year.

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of more than £450,000 worth of solar panels.

Octopus Renewables is to be acquired by Octopus Energy, making the supplier one of the largest renewable generation operators in Europe.

Solar Power Portal spoke to Chris Buckland, technical lead at Lightsource bp about the company’s role in the South Wales Industrial Cluster, developing solar and electroyser technology, and getting a seat at the green hydrogen table.

Huawei is extending its partnership with MYTILINEOS’ Renewables and Storage Development (RSD) Business Unit.

Solar Energy UK has named Matt Black, non-executive director at UK-based greentech startup Solivus as its new chairman. We caught up with him to talk about his move into the renewables sector more than a decade ago, the trade body’s preparations for COP26, and the opportunities that lay ahead for the industry as the UK moves towards its net-zero emissions target.

Michael Lewis, CEO of E.ON UK, and Paul Hutchens, CEO, Eco2Solar together call for decisive action from housing developers, to ensure they commit to solar to ensure the UK captures its green industrial revolution.

EDF Renewables has acquired two grid scale solar projects, adding 100MW to its growing UK portfolio.

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has hailed the success of its inaugural year with a gross asset value of £441 million from 24 assets.

The Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC) has almost completed its 30th installation, with solar panels being fitted on Waverley Court, the City of Edinburgh Council headquarters.