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Solar development giant Lightsource bp has unveiled proposals for a 350MW site in North Anglesey, Wales.

UK renewables distributor Midsummer has announced a new partnership with Chinese solar PV manufacturer Jinko Solar.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Andrew King and Ian Harding, co-founders and directors of Enso Energy, to talk about the key considerations for putting solar through planning, the timeline of Enso’s 1GW pipeline and how government policy could support further solar development.

Viridian Solar’s “eyes remain firmly on the future” as it announces it has been acquired by roofing manufacturer Marley.

NextEnergy Capital has energised two subsidy-free solar farms, one of which – a 75MWp asset developed in Wales – is claimed to be the largest constructed PV plant in the UK.

Foresight Solar & Technology VCT has appointed Carol Thompson as director to “support and further expand the existing portfolio of companies”.

As the Scottish election campaigns get underway, Solar Energy Scotland chair Thomas McMillan has called on political parties to up their solar ambitions.

Anesco has secured planning permission for a 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire from East Lindsey District Council.

Global renewables firm RES has unveiled a new a pipeline of solar projects in the UK and Ireland totaling over 1GW.

​Scottish Water has announed its “most ambitious solar energy scheme to date”, with an installation planned for its Balmore Water Treatment Works in Torrance, East Dunbartonshire that is expected to generate 4GWh per year.