New cost benefit analysis has claimed residential solar offers a win-win for Ireland’s households and its government in advance of the final publication of a consultation on the renewable energy support scheme.
As secondary market deals continue at apace, Liam Stoker looks at recent moves from the likely players and wonders who might emerge from the UK secondary solar market boom on top.
The Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) has yet to re-introduce solar as part of its consumer offer, despite new loans being available since June following its privatisation earlier this year.
The Scottish government has been recommended to allow companies who invest in solar a year-long grace period before higher business rates come into effect.
Specialist energy contractor Aberla has appointed ex-Forrest director Paul McCarren as its new managing director, with the firm also boasting new investment.
With the Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 now just a matter of weeks away, we take a look at those projects nominated for the Residential, Commercial and Industrial-scale Storage Project of the Year category.
Liam Stoker discusses Sadiq Khan’s London environment strategy and why his apparent decision to row back on plans for an independent supplier – at least for the time being – aren’t good news for solar in the capital.
