Schüco issues product warning over potential defect in solar modules
Solar panel company Schüco has issued a product warning, after becoming aware of a potential defect with certain solar modules supplied by the company between 2010 and 2012.
Commercial & Residential Solar
GoodWe launches range of building integrated solar panels
GoodWe has launched a new range of building integrated solar PV (BIPV) panels that are designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing architecture of a building.
House of Lords calls on Government to support community energy projects
Members of the House of Lords have called on the Government to promote the growth of community energy projects in its new Energy Bill.
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Unlocking and deploying £25-30 billion to propel UK solar capacity to 40GW-plus by 2030
Ahead of the upcoming UK Solar Summer, Solar Media's head of market research Finlay Colville takes a look at the speed with which all segments of the solar market are growing in the UK at the moment.
Housing association-run Raven Renewables signs new rooftop solar installation partnership
Housing association-run solar installer Raven Renewables has signed a new, external deal to install solar panels for a fellow social landlord in Kent.
‘Solar Boom’ leads Naked Solar to put out call for new installers
Naked Solar is looking to expand its team, as VAT reductions, Supertax reductions for businesses and rising electricity bills lead to “a significant Solar Boom”.
Vital Energi to install over 15,000 solar panels at Wolverhampton hospital
Vital Energi has started installation of over 15,000 solar panels that will power the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
Quarter of homeowners plan to make energy improvements in next year
Nearly a quarter of homeowners plan on installing energy efficiency measures in the next year, NatWest and S&P’s Greener Homes Attitude Tracker has found.
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Half of UK businesses considering solar PV, new survey claims
A survey of over 300 business owners and senior executives has found that more than half have considered installing solar PV to avert the energy crisis.
Atrato Onsite Energy to take on 20MWp Nissan solar project after new acquisition
Commercial solar developer Atrato Onsite Energy is to take on te development of a 20MWp solar project for Nissan after acquiring the company establish to bring the project forward.
Naked Energy looks to raise £10m to boost US expansion
British solar thermal and solar PVT developer Naked Energy has announced a Series B funding round, as it targets £10 million-plus to go towards major US and further global expansion.
UK installs 556MW of new solar capacity in first six months of 2022
During the first six months of 2022, the UK posted 80% growth in new solar PV installations compared to the same period last year, with 556MW of capacity installed. Solar Media's head of market research Finlay Colville explains the factors driving this growth and what can be expected for the rest of 2022 and into 2023.
SEEIT acquires 69MW renewable energy portfolio from United Utilities
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) has acquired a 69MW portfolio of onsite renewable energy projects from United Utilities Group for approximately £100 million.
Charge Amps launches solar powered feature for EV charging
Charge Amps has launched a new feature dubbed ‘Green Charging’ that will enable its customers to charge their electric vehicles (EV) using only solar power.
New community solar group Big Solar Co-op eyes £1.2m raise as it unveils maiden projects
A new solar community energy group, the Big Solar Co-op, has announced its first three projects, located in the Midlands.
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Over 80% of public happy with solar in their local areas in ‘ringing endorsement’ of technology
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.