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An additional £300 million of funding for domestic energy efficiency upgrades has been announced, marking an extension of the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant.

Octopus Renewables is to be acquired by Octopus Energy, making the supplier one of the largest renewable generation operators in Europe.

Speaking to Solar Power Portal, RWG Consulting’s Will Grafton explained what causes systems to underperform, and how to get the most out of older systems.

NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) is hailing the approval of two subsidy-free solar developments, which brings it up to its c.150MWp UK target.

Norwegian renewable energy generation giant Statkraft has announced three new utility-scale solar energy farms in the UK.

The winners of the Local Authority segment of the Green Homes Grant have been unveiled, with £74 million allocated to over 100 local authorities for installations taking place by June 2021.

SMS has launched a new solution to offer local housing authorities a fully financed solar generation and smart battery storage solution, entitled Solopower.

Solar Power Portal spoke to Chris Buckland, technical lead at Lightsource bp about the company’s role in the South Wales Industrial Cluster, developing solar and electroyser technology, and getting a seat at the green hydrogen table.

Aberystwyth University has unveiled its plans for the installation of a ground-mount solar array at a site adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation.

Energy supplier Bulb has joined the call to scrap VAT on green products, including solar panels, to help households go green.