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UK solar and wind asset owner Greencoat Renewables is eying an IPO to raise as much as €250 million (£218.8 million) to pursue additional wind and solar projects across Europe.

As BEIS prepares for its seventh energy minister in six years, Liam Stoker argues that as long as the government’s ministerial merry-go-round continues the green economy is being taken for a ride.

Over 400 ex-employees of failed energy saving products firm Mark Group have won a court case against their former employer, bringing an end to the almost 18-month legal battle over their treatment.

UK alternative investment firm Ingenious has teamed with Australian developer Stellata Energy for a landmark joint venture to develop large-scale solar energy in Australia, including a flagship 120MW ground-mounted project.

The final consultation on the Republic of Ireland’s long-awaited support scheme for renewable energy projects has been confirmed for July as expectations of solar deployment continue to rise.

NextEnergy Solar Fund is plotting a huge UK solar spending spree with as much as 600MW of capacity in its sights.

Inverter and string failures at a solar farm in Cornwall have continued to plague John Laing Environmental Assets’ (JLEN) performance nearly seven months after they were first reported.

Oliver Niedhöfer has previously worked for the BayWa r.e. Group in various roles, more recently as head of international operations based in Munich. He recently joined the growing team at BayWa r.e. Operation Services in the UK. Oliver explains the challenges and opportunities of O&M services for large-scale PV and BayWa r.e.’s plans for the next few years in the UK.

Industry stalwart Solarcentury has paid testament to its international growth strategy after ranking amongst Britain’s fastest growing companies overseas.

NextEnergy Solar Fund has announced its intention to develop subsidy-free solar in the UK by acquiring nearly 60MW of development projects.