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Octopus launches ‘UK-first’ solar referral scheme

April 3, 2024
Octopus Energy has announced the launch of its solar and heat pump referral scheme, offering £100 worth of incentives.
Solar is being used on commercial buildings such as distribution and shopping centres. Image: B&Q.

Swindon approves plan to install 5,000 solar panels on Orbital Retail Park

April 2, 2024
Swindon Borough Council has approved plans from the Orbital Retail Park to install 5,000 solar panels on the rooves of its buildings.
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Over four in five homeowners using solar see energy bill reduction

March 28, 2024
Research published by Halifax has revealed that 84% of UK households noted a reduction in monthly energy bills after installing solar panels.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Solar farms can be ‘havens for biodiversity’, new study finds

March 21, 2024
A survey supported by Solar Energy UK has found that solar farms deliver significant biodiversity gains and have the potential to offer even more.
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Centrica signs PPA with Moog for roof-mounted solar

March 21, 2024
Energy company Centrica Business Solutions has completed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with aerospace defence manufacturer Moog.
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RWE begins construction of first seven UK solar and storage sites

March 14, 2024
RWE has begun constructing its first seven UK solar and storage sites, representing 330MW of solar and 45MW of co-located BESS.
Tonbridge Swimming Pool entrance at Tonbridge Leisure Centre, Kent.

Tonbridge Swimming Pool installs 80kWp rooftop solar array

March 12, 2024
Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Kent has begun installing a 80kWp rooftop solar array to power the building with cheap renewable electricity.
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Cornwall ranks first for domestic solar and heat pump installations in England in 2023

March 6, 2024
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that the South of England led the way in small-scale renewable installations for 2023, with Cornwall heading the herd.
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Salisbury solar car park to use ‘European-first’ carbon-friendly materials

March 4, 2024
A solar car park (SCP) at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre in Salisbury, constructed using carbon-friendly material, is due to be opened by Wiltshire Council.
In March 2023 EDF Renewables confirmed it had energised three new solar farms in ireland. Image: EDF Renewables.

ESB Networks connects 1GW of solar to Ireland’s grid

February 27, 2024
Distribution System Operator (DSO) ESB Networks yesterday (26 February) confirmed it has connected 1GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) to Ireland’s electricity network.

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