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The future of solar energy in the UK - Solar Power Portal
Nov 20, 2024 · The UK has witnessed a steady rise in the adoption of solar energy in recent years. The combination of government incentives, technological advancements, and growing environmental awareness have fuelled its growth in the domestic and commercial markets.
The top 10 biggest solar farms in the UK - Solar Power Portal
Aug 16, 2023 · 1) Llanwern solar farm, Newport, Wales: 49.9MW. Commissioned in 2021 by NextEnergy Capital. SPP first reported this site in 2018 as being ‘near 50MW’, with a planning application submitted by Gwent Farmers’ Community Solar Scheme, with collocated battery storage. As Solar Energy UK noted, the area is “part of the Gwent Levels; an area classified as a site of special scientific interest ...
Solar scores record results in CfD AR6
Sep 3, 2024 · EDF Renewables’ Longfield Solar Energy Farm won 299MW in AR6. Image: EDF Renewables. The results of the sixth auction round (AR6) of the government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme have been released by the Department for Net Zero and Energy Security (DESNZ).
UK renewables 3.9% capacity increase mostly solar
Sep 27, 2024 · Natural gas production dropped by 18% and petroleum production by 9%, marking a record low. Image: iomart. A total of 2.1GW new renewable generation capacity came online in the year to June 2024, representing a 3.9% increase over the last year, according to data published by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
RWE breaks ground on 200MW of PV, launches Developer Charter
Oct 1, 2024 · Understanding PV module supply to the European market in 2025. PV ModuleTech Europe 2024 is a two-day conference that tackles these challenges directly, with an agenda that addresses all aspects of module supplier selection; product availability, technology offerings, traceability of supply-chain, factory auditing, module testing and …
The UK’s solar landscape to 2030: factors ... - Solar Power Portal
Jul 7, 2022 · Over the next few months, our market research team will be hosting key events in the UK, explaining what the solar landscape in the UK will look like out to 2030, including factors that are driving growth forecasts and issues related to the supply of key components.
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
Jul 20, 2023 · Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid.
UK government announces funding for nationwide solar projects
Jan 19, 2024 · UK government announces funding of 12 projects to aid the growth of a domestic solar industry. Image: Naked Solar. The UK government has announced £16 million of funding for 12 projects, most of which are dedicated to subsidising domestic and …
Project Solar under investigation over rooftop PV system integrity
May 24, 2022 · Project Solar is under investigation over the integrity of its system designs, with the residential installer stood further accused of using counterfeit mounting equipment, Solar Power Portal can reveal. The installer is currently the subject of an ongoing probe by trade bodies the MCS and NAPIT after concerns were raised about the integrity of its system designs.