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The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that April 2023 saw Wales secure the highest uptake of small-scale renewable installations – including solar photovoltaics (PV) – for homes and businesses in the UK.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has found “high levels of support” for renewable energy such as wind and solar as part of a new survey.

Projects aimed to unlock solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage subscriptions were among the 26 green finance projects awarded £4.1 million in government funding.

Residential solar marketplace Otovo says solar installation prices fell by 13% in a six month period to March 2023 for British households.

According to the latest data from the Microgeneration Certifications Scheme (MCS) there were 50,719 MCS certified domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in Q1 this year – a 114% increase from the same period in 2021.

The UK solar market has seen substantial growth over 2022 with Good Energy highlighting “near record levels” of installations with an increase of over 125% year-on-year to 132,000.

Caroline Lucas has called on the UK government to make solar panels mandatory on the roofs of all suitable new homes.

Across Britain, more and more households are embracing new, smart energy solutions. But how can you make sure you’re getting the most from them? Soltaro takes a look at smart solar and storage solutions, and how software can maximise them.

Lobbying from Solar Energy UK has paid off, the trade association has said, with the government changing its stance on VAT for battery storage.

Home improvement retailer B&Q has signed a partnership with clean energy solutions provider Egg to offer roof-mounted solar panels for the first time.