uk solar

Solar power purchase agreements (PPA) in the UK rose 18.4% during Q2 and exceeding £60/MWh, but less than the 24% increase of wind prices.

SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) has acquired a 69MW portfolio of onsite renewable energy projects from United Utilities Group for approximately £100 million.

A fire broke out at a solar farm yesterday (Monday 11 July) in Verwood in Dorset.

A new solar community energy group, the Big Solar Co-op, has announced its first three projects, located in the Midlands.

Solar Media’s head of market research Finlay Colville takes a look at last weeks CfD auction winners and how the projects are spread out around Britain.

EDF Renewables is looking to develop a new renewable energy project in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, which will combine a range of technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels and battery energy storage.

Over 80% of the public would be happy to have a ground-mount solar in their local areas, further confirming the public’s positive view of the technology.

Finlay Colville explores the themes underpinning solar deployment at all levels out to 2030, including supply chain challenges, planning trends and community engagement.

Solar has secured more than 2.2GW at a price of £45.99/MWh in the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.

OVO will invest £1 million to support new solar and wind farms through power purchase agreements (PPAs).