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An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

Solar Energy UK calls on Labour to release ‘ambitious’ Solar Roadmap and increase CfD budget

July 8, 2024
Solar Energy UK has called on the newly elected Labour government to publish an “ambitious” Solar Roadmap and increase the CfD budget.
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UK surpasses 16GW of installed solar capacity

July 5, 2024
According to new statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the UK surpassed 16GW of solar capacity in May 2024.
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The UK could rival the world’s sunniest countries for solar

June 26, 2024
In this blog, Gurpreet Gujral, managing director at Atrato Partners, compares the UK solar market to Australia’s.
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RES seeks planning consent for 30MW solar PV farm

June 21, 2024
Renewable energy developer RES is seeking planning consent from Stafford Borough Council for a 30MW solar PV farm.
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NHOA Energy to supply BESS for 113MWh Scotland project

June 21, 2024
NHOA Energy is set to supply Statkraft with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for a 113MWh project in Coylton, Scotland.
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740MW solar PV NSIP consultation extended

June 20, 2024
PS Renewables and Ørsted confirmed that the consultation period for its 740MW One Earth Solar Farm in Nottinghamshire has been extended.
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Octopus Energy to bring Tesla Powerhouse perks to customers

June 19, 2024
Octopus Energy has partnered with Tesla to integrate its Powerwall technology into the Kraken platform, supporting solar PV technology.
The partnership will see over 28,000 residential solar panel systems, batteries and heat pumps financed across the UK over the next two years. Image: Hometree.

Hometree secures £250 million debt facility from Barclays for solar PV

June 18, 2024
Hometree has secured a £250 million debt facility from Barclays to finance over 28,000 residential solar PV systems, battery storage and heat pumps.
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Scottish government urged to reinstate solar PV in Home Energy Scotland scheme

June 14, 2024
Scottish Renewables has called on the government to reinstate solar PV and energy storage in the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme.
The market-first solar tariff will offer daily off-peak discounts and zero standing charges or exit fees. Image: EDF.

EDF offers market-first solar tariff with daily off-peak discounts

June 13, 2024
Energy supplier EDF yesterday launched a market-first solar tariff offering daily off-peak discounts and zero standing charges or exit fees.

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