solar energy uk

Experts are predicting that the long summer days will boost solar energy production as the industry marks the Summer Solstice and European Solar Day on 21 June.

Journalist Andrew Neil weighed in on the UK’s solar output after the government ordered a coal-fired power plant to move to standby as energy demand soared in the summer heat. However, his pronouncements, based largely on a Telegraph article, lacked context and nuance. UK Editor John Lubbock explains why he is wrong about the UK solar sector.

Trade association Solar Energy UK has welcomed the UK government’s decision to change the remit of energy regulator Ofgem to include a ‘principle objective’ to meet net zero targets.

The UK solar sector has received a major boost with the UK Government announcing the first meeting of the new Solar Taskforce.

The launch of today’s Solar Taskforce, jointly chaired by Solar Energy UK and Graham Stuart MP, Minister of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero, marks a step change in UK government engagement with the solar industry.

A national survey of wildlife on solar farms has found that they can be havens for wildlife when specifically managed for conservation.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has today (17 May) opened for feedback from industry players on its development.

Trade association Solar Energy UK has welcomed a letter sent by MPs from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) demanding that the government should tackle long grid connection waiting lists for solar and battery projects.

Job search website Lensa has published data revealing that working as a solar consultant is the second most in demand job around the world.

The solar industry has welcomed the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) plans to reform its flagship renewable energy generation scheme to reward applicants for including factors other than price.