Government should ‘level the playing field’ by introducing investment allowance to windfall tax
The Government should “level the playing field” by expanding the investment allowance to the Electricity Generator Levy.
Viridian Solar to supply solar technology for Legal & General Modular Homes
Solar manufacturer Viridian Solar has signed a group deal with Legal & General Modular Homes to see buildings exclusively use clearline fusion roof integrated solar until 2025.
Octopus Energy to break into solar installation market
Octopus Energy has announced it will add domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) to its home energy tech installation portfolio, to help customers cut down on energy costs.
Solar to play ‘important role’ in Scottish Government’s ‘renewables revolution’
Solar is set to play an “important role” in Scotland’s plan to accelerate the renewable revolution, the Government outlined in its new Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan draft.
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Naked Energy continues expansion into European markets
Solar thermal design and engineering company, Naked Energy, has announced two new partnerships with the Portuguese Tech4Food business and the Greek division of German engineering contractor, Menerga, as it continues its European expansion.
Installing solar-compatible chargepoints could save EV drivers £1,000
Ensuring electric vehicle (EV) chargers are solar-compatible could save home owners £1,000 by avoid replacement fees, home tech manufacturer myenergi has said.
ILI Group seeking buyers for 300MW BESS project portfolio
Scottish energy storage developer ILI Group has confirmed a sales tender for a 300MW battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio.
TagEnergy, Harmony Energy begin construction of 49MW/98MWh BESS project in Scotland
TagEnergy and Harmony Energy have confirmed construction has started on a 49MW/98MWh standalone energy storage system (BESS) situated near Abernethy, Scotland, with financial support from Santander UK.
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Renewable Energy Systems submits plans for 25MW solar farm
Initial plans for a 25MW solar farm in South Gloucestershire submitted by British renewables developer Renewable Energy Systems (RES) at a public exhibition in July 2022 have been revised in response to local community feedback.
Exagen submits plans for 500MW/1GWh battery storage mega-project
Exagen has confirmed that it has submitted plans for a 500MW/1GWh battery storage mega-project to Blaby District Council.
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YuanTech Solar gains MCS certification for PV modules
YuanTech Solar, a newly established solar PV manufacturer based in China, has confirmed it has received Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certification granting greater access to the UK market.
Pulse Clean Energy in 550MWh UK battery storage supply deal with Canadian Solar
Vertically integrated PV company Canadian Solar will supply 550MWh of battery storage equipment for developer Pulse Clean Energy’s UK projects.
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350MW Mallard Pass solar farm moves to public consultation stage
The 350MW Mallard Pass Solar Farm has now moved into the public consultation stage via pre-examinations after the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) accepted the project's Development Consent Order (DCO).
SolarEdge eyes increased energy management capabilities with Hark Systems acquisition
UK-based energy analytics and internet of things (IoT) company Hark Systems has been acquired by solar heavyweight SolarEdge.
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How much could a domestic solar installation save you in 2023?
Two years into the Solar Export Guarantee and amid the record high power prices, Solar Power Portal talked to Gridcog to find out what sort of savings households could see from a rooftop solar installation.
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University of Warwick to explore perovskite solar cells via £2.2 million grant
The University of Warwick is set to explore the use of a new type of solar cell material via a £2.2 million grant provided by the European Research Council (ERC).