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The UK has installed more solar power systems in 2023 than in all of 2022, according to data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Dedicated solar and battery storage fund Foresight Solar has seen its net asset value (NAV) decrease by almost 6% to £726.6 million in H1 2023.

Veolia has announced its 59MWp solar array on a restored landfill area in Essex has begun operations.

Danish power company Ørsted has ventured into the UK solar market via a 740MW project in Nottinghamshire.

Vish Sharma, head of power purchase agreements at npower Business Solutions discusses emerging business opportunities for independent solar generators.

SSE Energy Solutions has confirmed it will develop what it states is a “major solar power project” at Teesside Airport with a potential capacity of 50MW.

Solar in the UK continues to be a huge discussion point for the energy sector. Although barriers in its development and several bottlenecks still remain, particularly in policy, it is clear the solar industry is collectively pulling in the right direction.

A 3MW solar panel system newly installed on the rooftops of Sky Studios Elstree will supply at least 40% of the studios’ annual energy requirements.

According to the latest national statistics the UK has a total installed solar capacity of 15.5GW from July 2023.

A new three-way partnership will use financial, legal and commercial support to help expand rooftop solar on commercial buildings.