Easy PV updates to include 3D design
Solar design software Easy PV, developed by solar wholesaler Midsummer, will now allow users to construct 3D models of their residential and commercial buildings.
Articles tagged with: Commercial Rooftop Solar
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Atrato confirms windfall tax will not affect it as solar companies work to assess impact
The new windfall tax on electricity generators will not impact Atrato Onsite Energy, the company has announced.
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Using 5% of UK commercial rooftop space for solar could save £12.6 billion annually
PowerMarket have released the results of a study that indicates that if the UK used 5% of available UK commercial rooftop space for solar, it could lead to an estimated £12.6 billion per year in energy cost savings.
Scotland set to reform planning rules to incentivise rooftop solar installations
Scotland is set to reform its planning rules for solar energy to incentivise rooftop installations across the nation.
NextEnergy Solar Fund hits 100 solar assets milestone
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has celebrated hitting a new milestone as its portfolio reaches 100 operating solar assets.
ROOF invests in 6MW Marks & Spencer UK solar rooftop system
Atrato Onsite Energy (ROOF) has invested £6.6 million into a rooftop solar PV system situated atop what it said is a major Marks & Spencer (M&S) warehouse.
Solvius rolls out ultra-thin solar panels at Northampton Saints stadium
UK-based greentech startup Solivus has completed the installation of more than 600 ultra-thin-layer solar panels on the roof of Premiership rugby club Northampton Saints' stadium.
Solar sector welcomes five-fold increase eyed in energy security strategy
The British Energy Security Strategy, unveiled today, has detailed an aim of increasing the country’s solar capacity five-fold.
Solar Energy UK publishes Corporate Buyers’ Guide as companies look to hedge against soaring bills
Solar Energy UK has launched a new Corporate Buyers’ Guide, as interest in commercial solar continues to grow.
Custom Solar secures £4.8m funding boost from Virgin Money
Commercial rooftop solar company Custom Solar has secured £4.8 million in new lending from Virgin Money.
Atrato Onsite Energy raises £150m in oversubscribed IPO
New renewables investment trust Atrato Onsite Energy has raised gross proceeds of £150 million though an oversubscribed Initial Placing, Offer for Subscription and Intermediaries Offer (IPO).
Iona Capital forms joint venture with Shawton Energy for C&I solar
Iona Capital has formed a joint venture with Shawton Energy to fund new industrial and commercial rooftop solar projects.
New onsite renewable investment company Atrato announces plans for £150m IPO
A new closed-ended investment company designed to invest in a diversified portfolio of onsite renewable energy assets dubbed Atrato Onsite Energy is to launch an initial public offering (IPO).
Rooftop solar installs hit record highs in Q3 as 97MW deployed
There was a record amount of rooftop solar deployed in Q3, with 97MW installed on homes and businesses around the UK.
Enzen unveils new solar finance offerings
Enzen has unveiled three new solar finance offerings to help businesses embrace solar amidst rising energy prices.
Lidl commits to installing solar on all new stores as it targets carbon neutrality
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has announced that it will be installing solar panels on all new stores as part of a new commitment to be carbon neutral by 2022.
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Fear and greed: Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust on the drivers of C&I solar adoption
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Solar Power Portal caught up with Aquila to discuss the drivers of C&I adoption, energy efficiency and the need for government backing following the company's recent IPO.
Octopus Renewables and Zestec set their sights on £100m solar portfolio in new partnership
Octopus Renewables has announced a new partnership with Zestec Asset Management to deliver more than £100 million of new build UK solar assets.
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Q&A: SolarEdge’s Christelle Barnes on optimised PV and routes to commercial solar ownership
SolarEdge's Christelle Barnes explained how the company’s optimised PV system differs from traditional string inverters, how that helps tackle some of the challenges with installation and finance models coming "full circle".
Dublin-based UrbanVolt to offer solar electricity to businesses for €0.10/kWh
Dublin-based energy efficiency company UrbanVolt has launched a new service to supply solar electricity to large and small businesses through rooftop solar installations.
Downing acquires 96MWp UK solar PV Seed Assets portfolio
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) has acquired a 96MWp portfolio of UK solar PV assets for £42 million.
Q&A: Solar Energy UK’s new chairman Matt Black on COP26, the Green Homes Grant and 10 years in solar
Solar Energy UK has named Matt Black, non-executive director at UK-based greentech startup Solivus as its new chairman. We caught up with him to talk about his move into the renewables sector more than a decade ago, the trade body's preparations for COP26, and the opportunities that lay ahead for the industry as the UK moves towards its net-zero emissions target.
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545MW solar PV capacity added in UK during 2020 despite COVID, lack of subsidies
The UK solar industry installed 545MWp (DC) of new solar PV capacity during 2020, the first full calendar year when no government subsidies were on offer.