renewables

Cambridgeshire County Council has unveiled plans for a “pioneering” solar farm, adding to the two other projects announced this month.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Chris Banks, UK business development manager at Solarcentury, about its new 62MW Welsh site, why now was the right time to return to the UK market and the rise of subsidy-free developments.

Merchant solar and wind projects could see their returns “significantly” impacted as power prices across Europe fall.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, power prices will tumble in the medium term, according to the Renewables Investment Group (TRIP).

UK solar has smashed generation records, hitting a peak of 9.68GW this week.

Anesco has appointed a new optimisation director, Alan Smallwood, as it continues to overhaul its management team.

Talking to Solar Power Portal, solar installer Solarsense’s MD Stephen Barrett explained how the company is focusing on design and quotes, as they’ve stepped away from both residential and commercial installations for the safety of their staff and clients.

A grant scheme funded through solar feed-in tariffs has been launched by energy supplier Centrica.

Renewable energy venture capital company Albion Capital has successfully raised £57 million in debt by refinancing a portfolio of £105 million.

Lower demand over the summer due to COVID-19 may exacerbate the significant effect on system demand embedded solar generation has.