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SPEN funds 14 community solar projects across Scotland

July 6, 2020
Across Scotland, 14 local organisations have received funding from SP Energy Networks (SPEN) for solar installations.
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Community Energy England sets its sights on 5,270MW by 2030

June 12, 2020
Community Energy England (CEE) has launched its Community Energy 2030 Vision, targeting 5,270MW of community power on the energy system.
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£195,000 in community solar benefit funds to go towards local COVID-19 response

April 16, 2020
Six community-run solar farms have advanced £195,000 in community benefit funds, with the money to go towards supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Community Energy Scheme gives members £200,000 payment break

April 8, 2020
The Community Energy Scheme has given its members a payment break for April, May and June, saving them over £200,000 in energy costs.
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5MW solar farm brought into full community ownership in £5.5m transaction

April 6, 2020
Ferry Farm Community Solar has completed a £5.5 million transaction to bring a solar array into full community ownership.
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Community solar provides £100,000 for local COVID-19 support

April 6, 2020
£100,000 has been raised by community-owned solar projects from surplus generation, which will now be given to Corona Crisis Funds.
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FiT completion deadline for community solar extended due to COVID-19 delays

March 31, 2020
Community energy projects have been given a six month extension to complete and register feed-in tariff (FiT) projects due to ongoing challenges caused by COVID-19.
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Budget 2020: Solar industry ‘disappointed’ as much-anticipated ‘green’ Budget falls short

March 12, 2020
Solar Power Portal talked to some of the key players in the solar sector to gauge their reactions following yesterday’s Budget.
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West of England set to benefit from community energy fund

February 24, 2020
A new, EU-backed fund has been announced for community energy projects in the west of England.
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Co-op Energy turning to community solar projects to power new tariff

January 13, 2020
Co-op Energy has launched the Community Power tariff that will ensure all the electricity provided is sourced from community renewable energy projects.

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