renewables

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that 103,506 installations of solar PV, battery storage systems, heat pumps and other renewable technologies have now taken place in Wales.

UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has unveiled early-stage plans for a 1GW solar project in Nottinghamshire.

The UK solar industry is set to add an additional 1.7 GWp-dc of new solar PV capacity in 2023, continuing its post-subsidy (FiTs and ROCs), growth phase towards being a multi-GW market over the next few years, according to the latest research findings from the Solar Media Market Research team.

62GW of the transmission entry capacity (TEC) queue is filled with “phantom” projects, utility Centrica has said.

The International Energy Agency’s (IEAs) recent World Energy Outlook (WEO) report identified the potential for strong solar photovoltaic (PV) growth this year which will help bend the “emissions curve onto a path consistent with 1.5 °C.”

Renewable energy operator Agrivert has expanded its offering to include solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery storage following the acquisition of Chiltern Solar Limited.

Clean energy solutions company, Enviromena has announced a £65 million equity raise supporting a portfolio target of over 500MW.

Solar Power Portal’s editorial team will be reporting from Solar & Storage Live 2023, bringing you live news and views from the event.

Finlay Colville, head of market intelligence at Solar Media, was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award yesterday evening (18 October) at the Solar and Storage Live awards ceremony.

Solar is to be supported at schools, hospitals and other public buildings as part of a £230 million funding boost by the UK government.