Domestic solar installations ‘snowball’ through lockdown
Cornwall based installer Naked Solar talked to Solar Power Portal about operating through the COVID-19 lockdown, and the impact it has had on domestic solar installations.
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Cost-efficiency gains to shelter solar from pandemic setbacks
Cost-efficiency gains will continue despite claims that solar development would be set back by the COVID-19 pandemic, says thinktank IEEFA.
Community energy to focus more on full system changes following COVID-19
Solar Power Portal caught up with Emma Bridge, CEO of Community Energy England, to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the sector, how groups have rallied to protect those in their communities and what we can expect as the UK looks towards lifting lockdown.
Return of CfD for solar helps boost the UK’s attractiveness
The return of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions for solar and onshore wind has boosted the UK up EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).
Joju Solar working on getting new projects “shovel-ready” to help outlast lockdown
Joju Solar is “very confident” it will make it through the lockdown period despite furloughing staff as it takes a cautious approach to opening up.
UK has ‘golden chance’ to place renewables at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery
Low-carbon infrastructure must be at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery to provide jobs and economic security, with fairness embedded throughout.
Solarcentury predicts renewables to accelerate post-COVID-19 as it posts sterling financial results
Despite short-term challenges caused by COVID-19, solar power's competitive nature could see it accelerate as we move forward, according to Solarcentury.
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Cash flow biggest worry among installers as 90% negatively impacted by COVID-19
Negative business impacts caused by COVID-19 have been seen by 90% of solar installers, according to a new survey.
Merchant solar to be ‘significantly’ affected as power prices may not recover until 2025
Merchant solar and wind projects could see their returns “significantly” impacted as power prices across Europe fall.
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TRIG reduces its NAV as power prices throughout Europe tumble
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, power prices will tumble in the medium term, according to the Renewables Investment Group (TRIP).
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Solarsense’s Stephen Barrett on lockdown, essential workers and community solar
Talking to Solar Power Portal, solar installer Solarsense’s MD Stephen Barrett explained how the company is focusing on design and quotes, as they’ve stepped away from both residential and commercial installations for the safety of their staff and clients.
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Q&A: Solarcentury’s Chris Banks on how COVID-19 is affecting solar
Solar Power Portal recently caught up with Solarcentury UK business development manager Chris Banks, about how the pandemic has affected its operations, the status of key workers in the solar sector and the long term impact.
£195,000 in community solar benefit funds to go towards local COVID-19 response
Six community-run solar farms have advanced £195,000 in community benefit funds, with the money to go towards supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soaring summer solar and lower demand to create challenges for National Grid ESO
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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The Community Energy Scheme gives members £200,000 payment break
The Community Energy Scheme has given its members a payment break for April, May and June, saving them over £200,000 in energy costs.
Community solar provides £100,000 for local COVID-19 support
£100,000 has been raised by community-owned solar projects from surplus generation, which will now be given to Corona Crisis Funds.
Gore Street halts all construction of new assets due to COVID-19
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has suspended all construction on assets currently in the works as it also announces the completion of Lower Road.
FiT completion deadline for community solar extended due to COVID-19 delays
Community energy projects have been given a six month extension to complete and register feed-in tariff (FiT) projects due to ongoing challenges caused by COVID-19.
Foresight Solar Fund closely monitoring COVID-19 as power prices fall
Foresight Solar Fund has stated that COVID-19 has caused no operational disruption so far, but it is closely monitoring the situation.
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RESS application process extended in light of ‘significant challenge’ of COVID-19
Ireland's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) Qualification Application deadline has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bluefield outlines COVID-19 contingency plans as it continues O&M work
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has outlined the measures it's currently taking as part of its COVID-19 (coronavirus) contingency plan, issued in a general update today (25 March).
Installers shut up shop due to COVID-19 as ‘key worker’ confusion reigns
Installers across the UK are shutting up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) as uncertainty remains over key worker classification.
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Q&A: Community Energy England’s Emma Bridge on COVID-19 delays and enabling subsidy-free
Solar Power Portal caught up with Emma Bridge to talk about how the market has changed since the end of the FiT, the delays projects are facing due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and whether subsidy-free is a reality for community solar.
NESF yet to see ‘significant impact’ from COVID-19 despite fall in share price
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has taken the decision to cancel its scrip dividend as COVID-19 uncertainty causes shares to fall 20%.
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STA calls for government support as COVID-19 to create ‘disruption for months’
The solar sector will face significant challenges due to the global pandemic COVID-19, as the challenges shift from manufacturing to logistics and demand.
Tracking COVID-19: A look at the UK energy sector’s response
Solar Power Portal took a look at how the UK sector was reacting, the implications so far on the energy industry and the predictions for the future.