Lena Dias Martins

The government has confirmed that homes with flat roofs can now install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels without planning permission.

Glasgow Airport has reached financial close for a 19.9MW solar plant in partnership with consultancy firm, Ikigai Group.

Solar Energy UK has criticised the newly-released Battery Strategy for paying “insufficient attention” to opportunities presented by battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Oil and gas giant bp has agreed to acquire the remaining 50.03% stake in utility-scale solar and battery developer, Lightsource bp.

Co-op has signed a 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Voltalia for the entire output of the 34MW Eastgate solar farm.

The MCS achieved a major milestone in October 2023, with the organisation having certified its 4,000th contractor.

The new ClearViewConnect report, published by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), will grant developers an anonymised view of generation connection pipelines for specific Grid Supply Points (GSPs).

The second consultation for the 840MW generation capacity Botley West solar farm is set to take place from 30 November 2023 to 8 February 2024.

Solar Energy UK has largely welcomed this year’s Autumn Statement, stating it will provide a “shot up the arm” for solar power and renewables alike.

An expert roundtable has urged greater consideration be paid to the impact of exceptional weather conditions on solar production in the UK.