Commercial & Residential Solar

An independent review commissioned by CPRE has found that installing solar panels on existing rooftops and other land such as car parks would provide at least 40-50GW of clean energy in England by 2035.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that April 2023 saw Wales secure the highest uptake of small-scale renewable installations – including solar photovoltaics (PV) – for homes and businesses in the UK.

Projects aimed to unlock solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage subscriptions were among the 26 green finance projects awarded £4.1 million in government funding.

UPOWA has landed an agreement with Redrow to supply solar photovoltaic (PV) requirements to the national house builders housing developments over the next three years.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has today (17 May) opened for feedback from industry players on its development.

According to the latest data from the Microgeneration Certifications Scheme (MCS) there were 50,719 MCS certified domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in Q1 this year – a 114% increase from the same period in 2021.

First Bus has announced an investment of £2.5 million in solar power across 20 sites with the installation of over 6,000 PV panels.

Dr. Silke Krawietz, CEO & Founder of SETA Network, discusses the urban potential of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

The solar industry has welcomed the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) plans to reform its flagship renewable energy generation scheme to reward applicants for including factors other than price.

Following a tumultuous 2022, the Government’s new Energy Security Plan was a hugely welcome ray of sunshine for the solar industry. Solar Energy UK’s senior communications adviser Gareth Simkins reflects on the transformation of attitudes in Downing Street.