Solar Markets & Finance

Lightsource Renewable Energy has closed project financing on a 45MW portfolio following a £39.5 million funding package with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

Spanish solar manufacturer Tamesol has revealed that it has become Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified.

Germany-based Conergy has announced that it has acquired Wirsol Solar UK for an undisclosed sum.

Zenex Solar has launched a new finance arrangement for installers that it claims will help open up the elusive commercial-scale market.

The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) claims that 2014 is perfectly placed to become the year of renewables and energy efficiency in the UK.

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has launched a new online renewables marketplace to help connect community energy groups with the expertise, finance and logistical support needed to get projects off the ground.

Energy secretary Ed Davey has lifted the lid on the government’s new community strategy.

NextEnergy Solar Fund Limited has announced that it intends to raise £150 million to acquire UK solar PV assets.

Renewables distributor, Solfex energy systems, has agreed new distribution deals with Yingli Green Energy, Suntech Power Co and Hyundai Heavy Industries to stock their respective range of solar PV modules.

Energy and climate change minister, Greg Barker, has promised that the government will unveil new measures to “inject more momentum” into the Green Deal over the following weeks.