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The UK solar sector has received a major boost with the UK Government announcing the first meeting of the new Solar Taskforce.

The launch of today’s Solar Taskforce, jointly chaired by Solar Energy UK and Graham Stuart MP, Minister of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero, marks a step change in UK government engagement with the solar industry.

Solar cell developer Oxford PV has set a ‘new world record’ for the efficiency of a commercial-sized solar cell, it said.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has found “high levels of support” for renewable energy such as wind and solar as part of a new survey.

A 49MW solar farm in South Yorkshire is one step closer to development with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voting in favour of the project.

Santander UK has provided £25 million in capital to support the construction of a 49.9MW ground-mounted solar farm situated near Spetisbury, Dorset.

Bristol Airport has started work on a 2.8-acre solar farm which could help generate at least 16% of the airport’s direct energy needs over the year.

Global renewable energy company Low Carbon has increased its solar PV construction facility by £310 million with aims to develop an additional 448MW of solar PV projects in the UK and the Netherlands.

Food manufacturer Hartley’s Farm Foods has installed new solar panels which could help the family business save around £25,000 a year in energy costs.

Conrad Energy has announced that construction has started on its first solar farm – the 45MW Larport site.