renewables

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has refused appeals from two solar developers to overturn refusals for proposed solar developments in the latest ruling to favour upkeep of the green belt over contributions to the national targets for renewable energy generation.

The chief executive of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has expressed the body’s disappointment over the delay in the government’s response to the NIC’s Smart Power report and its recommendations for electricity storage systems.

Prevention is always better than a cure, although when you think about it there is no cure for crime. Prevention is always better than a cure, although when you think about it there is no cure for crime.

Foresight Solar Fund has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of the remaining minority equity positions in three 1.4 ROC solar farms.

A coalition of global firms has launched a competition to identify and develop new solar and energy storage technologies in an effort to accelerate the scaling of solutions for 100% renewable energy.

Public support for the government’s chosen energy generating technologies has seen a “statistically significant” drop according to the latest public attitudes survey from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

A letter signed by over 20 organisations has put pressure on energy and intellectual property minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe to retain solar thermal within the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), as the industry continues to wait for the government’s decision.

As the pipeline of solar projects continues to grow in Ireland, the gap between the number of grid applications submitted and the number of planning applications becomes more evident. After attending ISEA’s recent planning workshop, Lauren Cook, research analyst at Solar Media, explains why developers should work closer with planners on future projects.

The government has been accused of “worrying complacency” over Scotland’s renewable energy sector after its response to a recent report avoided specific calls for an indication of support for renewable electricity generators and technologies.

Installer Wind & Sun recently revisited a solar system it completed 20 years ago, one which helped blaze a trail for hundreds of thousands that have since followed it. Liam Stoker reports on the system’s history and its legacy.