Grid constraints in the UK are becoming more apparent as our ageing energy infrastructure struggles to match developer appetite for low-carbon generation. Leonie Greene analyses just how important timely action could be for Britain’s low-carbon economy.
The government is keen for PV project developers to offer interested communities the chance to invest alongside them. However, if this is to happen then DNOs, planners, lenders and Ofgem all need to be pulling in the same direction.
The government’s push for community-owned energy projects presents some intriguing opportunities for solar developers. Abid Kazim explores the financial options for community programmes
The Department of Energy and Climate Change recently commissioned Grant Thornton and Pöyry to gather feedback on the government’s Electricity Market Reform programme. Gaynor Hartnell outlines her responses to the current state of the CfD for solar.
As one of only five solar companies who won a CfD following the inaugural auction, Kareen Boutannat from Lightsource Renewable Energy asks if CfD is capable of supporting utility-scale solar in the near future.
Solar PV and storage are championed as the Holy Grail for true mainstream adoption of renewables. Gaynor Hartnell warns that the solar sector must not ignore wind’s potential and the importance of existing energy infrastructure.
Despite promises from the government, the ‘green rocket-boosters’ that have supposedly been put under the commercial rooftop sector have failed to fire. Michael Kaeflein delves into the results of his end user survey to find out why progress remains slow
