Solar Markets & Finance

The growth of hybrid renewables projects and PPAs

January 2, 2024

In this article, Jamie Storry, business development manager at Enel X, explains the benefits and challenges of taking this innovative approach.

Global solar industry welcomes COP28 final outcome but fears that ‘too many backdoors’ remain open for fossil fuels

December 14, 2023

World leaders reached a final determination at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for a global effort to triple renewable energy capacity and “transition away” from fossil fuels.

COP28: 118 countries pledge to 11TW by 2030 renewable target

December 4, 2023

Saturday 2 December saw 118 countries sign the ‘Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge’ to treble renewable capacity to 11TW by 2030 at COP28 in Dubai.

Foresight sees AUM increase to £12 billion as UK Energy Act eyed as a ‘market opportunity’

November 30, 2023

Sustainability-led investment manager Foresight Group has seen is assets under management (AUM) increase slightly to £12.2 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2023.

BP to take full ownership of Lightsource bp

November 30, 2023

Oil and gas giant bp has agreed to acquire the remaining 50.03% stake in utility-scale solar and battery developer, Lightsource bp.

Co-op signs 15-year Corporate PPA for Voltalia’s 34MW Eastgate solar farm

November 29, 2023

Co-op has signed a 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Voltalia for the entire output of the 34MW Eastgate solar farm.

Understanding the impact of climate change on the UK’s solar production

November 22, 2023

An expert roundtable has urged greater consideration be paid to the impact of exceptional weather conditions on solar production in the UK.

UK risks becoming too reliant on China for solar supply chains, says RUSI

November 17, 2023

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has argued that the UK could become too reliant on China for renewable supply chains such as solar.

CfD solar strike price increases by 30%

November 16, 2023

The government has today (16 November) revealed that the administrative strike price for the latest Contracts for Difference round will be £61/MWh.

Schroders Greencoat reportedly set to acquire solar farm owner Toucan Energy

November 13, 2023

According to reports, Schroders Greencoat has emerged as the “leading contender” to acquire solar farm owner Toucan Energy.

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