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Soaring summer solar and lower demand to create challenges for National Grid ESO

April 16, 2020
Lower demand over the summer due to COVID-19 may exacerbate the significant effect on system demand embedded solar generation has.
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Pot 1 technologies set to take centre stage in competitive CfD auction

April 15, 2020
The next Contracts for Difference (CfD) round is set to be fiercely competitive as solar is allowed to compete for the first time in years.
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Cambridgeshire County Council to build 2.5MW solar carport

April 9, 2020
A 2.5MW solar carport with battery storage is to be built in Cambridgeshire.
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NESF plans to resume build-out ‘shortly’ as portfolio continues to outperform budget

April 8, 2020
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) plans to commence construction “shortly” on an 8.5MWp subsidy-free extension as it reiterates the minimal effect of COVID-19 on its operations.
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The Community Energy Scheme gives members £200,000 payment break

April 8, 2020
The Community Energy Scheme has given its members a payment break for April, May and June, saving them over £200,000 in energy costs.
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Q&A: Yealm Community Energy’s Andrew Moore on subsidy-free community solar

April 8, 2020
Solar Power Portal spoke to Andrew Moore, one of the directors of the Creacombe solar farm, to talk subsidy-free community solar, the possibility of battery storage and just how Creacombe came to be.
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Anesco energises 12MW subsidy-free Bumpers solar farm

April 7, 2020
Anesco has powered up a 12MW solar farm in Buckinghamshire following completion of the site.
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Ed Miliband returns as shadow energy secretary in new shadow cabinet

April 6, 2020
Ed Miliband has been revealed as the new shadow energy secretary, marking a return to the role for the ex-Labour leader.
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5MW solar farm brought into full community ownership in £5.5m transaction

April 6, 2020
Ferry Farm Community Solar has completed a £5.5 million transaction to bring a solar array into full community ownership.
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Community solar provides £100,000 for local COVID-19 support

April 6, 2020
£100,000 has been raised by community-owned solar projects from surplus generation, which will now be given to Corona Crisis Funds.

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