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Scottish Water completes Fife reservoir solar site as it targets net zero by 2040

August 6, 2020
Scottish Water has continued its push to decarbonise its operations, with the completion of a new solar PV system.
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Renewable generation hits new highs confirming ‘revolution in power generation’

July 30, 2020
Renewable generation hit a new record in 2019, generating 37.1% of the UK’s electricity throughout the year.
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National Grid projects ‘significantly higher’ levels of solar as it upgrades FES to include net zero

July 27, 2020
National Grid ESO’s projections for solar have increased as it expects there to be “significantly higher levels of solar generation” than it predicted in its 2019 Future Energy Scenarios (FES).
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Domestic solar PV installs jump 185% in June

July 24, 2020
Domestic solar PV installations more than doubled in June, jumping 185% on average compared to May.
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Solar’s ‘bright space’: Falling prices help solar weather the impact of COVID-19

July 22, 2020
Despite concern about the impact of COVID-19 on investment in the solar sector, low technology prices have helped ensure the sector is optimistic.
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Viridian Solar continues flurry of activity partnering with Marley

July 20, 2020
Viridian Solar has announced a new collaboration with roofing manufacturer Marley, to offer the Marley SolarTile.
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Octopus Renewables takes ‘exciting step’ as it acquires 9.1MW of rooftop solar

July 20, 2020
Octopus Renewables has acquired a 9.1MW portfolio of operational residential UK rooftop solar assets.
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Shell launches new Solar Storage tariff together with sonnen

July 15, 2020
Shell Energy has launched a new Solar Storage tariff as part of its partnership with German battery manufacturer sonnen.
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Newport celebrates largest rooftop installation in Wales on Geraint Thomas National Velodrome

July 14, 2020
The largest solar rooftop project of its kind in Wales has gotten underway, with 2,000 panels set to be installed on the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome in Newport.
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Goldsmiths looks to further increase its solar ambitions

July 13, 2020
Goldsmiths University of London has launched a green recovery plan to help it reduce its emissions over the next five years.

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