‘Vast majority’ of new homes will have solar panels, says Miliband
Energy secretary says builders could be required to install solar panels on most new homes in England.
Solar
Solar Energy News
Botley West solar project sweetens deal for locals, doubles community fund
Developer Photovolt has agreed to provide £16.5 million of funding for local communities over the project's lifecycle of 37.5 years.
Metlen secures six UK renewables contracts as country moves into focus
The Greek company is looking to relist in London as more of its work comes from abroad.
Local authorities in Scotland and the Humber among top UK regions for renewable energy capacity
Moray, North East Lincolnshire, Boston and East Lothian top list of UK local authorities by renewable energy capacity.
Energy minister pledges to put solar panels on ‘every possible rooftop’
Energy minister Michael Shanks has pledged to put solar panels on "every possible rooftop right across the country".
Exclusive: Delayed Blenheim Palace solar project seeks £800m finance package
PremiumPlanning for the UK’s largest solar farm has hit minor delays, as local opposition mounts despite the project's huge biodiversity net gain.
All Solar Posts
‘Vast majority’ of new homes will have solar panels, says Miliband
Energy secretary says builders could be required to install solar panels on most new homes in England.
Botley West solar project sweetens deal for locals, doubles community fund
Developer Photovolt has agreed to provide £16.5 million of funding for local communities over the project's lifecycle of 37.5 years.
Metlen secures six UK renewables contracts as country moves into focus
The Greek company is looking to relist in London as more of its work comes from abroad.
Local authorities in Scotland and the Humber among top UK regions for renewable energy capacity
Moray, North East Lincolnshire, Boston and East Lothian top list of UK local authorities by renewable energy capacity.
Energy minister pledges to put solar panels on ‘every possible rooftop’
Energy minister Michael Shanks has pledged to put solar panels on "every possible rooftop right across the country".
Exclusive: Delayed Blenheim Palace solar project seeks £800m finance package
Planning for the UK’s largest solar farm has hit minor delays, as local opposition mounts despite the project's huge biodiversity net gain.
Miliband sets out proposals for solar canopies above car parks
Supermarkets, offices and shopping centres could be required to install solar panels over their car parks under plans being considered by the Government.
Spain’s power crisis is a warning – Scotland must learn or risk the same fate
Just over a week ago, Spain’s electricity grid faltered. Portugal quickly followed. In the media, speculation swirled: Was it a cyber attack? Sabotage? Hackers?
Shropshire Council approves 10 MW solar farm
Shropshire Council has granted planning permission to a major 10 MW solar farm and battery project.
Planning reforms to deliver clean energy projects ‘at least a year faster’
The UK government says clean energy projects and other major infrastructure will be delivered "at least a year faster" on average under accelerated planning reforms.
Renewables slave labour warning as Ed Miliband seeks ban on Chinese materials
The renewables sector is rife with Chinese slave labour, campaigners have warned, amid reports Ed Miliband wants to prevent solar panels from China being used by a new state energy company.
Renewables rollout making UK electricity supply ‘more British’, analysis finds
The UK's rollout of wind and solar power over the last decade has made its electricity supply "more British", with significantly less reliance on imported gas, analysis has found.
GB Energy and the China slavery question
It was totally predictable. On March 26, Labour got away with it, voting to block a House of Lords attempt to prevent the Starmer Administration buying solar panels where there is “credible evidence” of modern slavery in the supply process, especially China.
Green Nation scales back Whitestone solar farm plans
UK solar developer Green Nation has scaled back its plans for the Whitestone solar farm in South Yorkshire, Northeast England.
Scotland generated record amount of renewable electricity in 2024
Scotland generated a record amount of energy from renewables last year - with data also showing the electricity generated north of the border helped power the rest of the UK.
Video: Bluefield banks on solar expansion despite global headwinds
James Armstrong, co-founder of Bluefield Partners, explains how a recent partnership will enable it to tap into pension capital.
GB Energy announces first major investment
The UK government and state-owned firm GB Energy will invest £200 million to install rooftop solar panels on schools and NHS sites, predominately in England.
Hydrasun awards contracts for BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun has awarded three contracts for major equipment packages for the BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub in what has been hailed as a "significant milestone" for the flagship project.
BP seeking partner for Lightsource BP with bids due in June
Media reports have said that oil supermajor BP aims to sell 50% of its solar unit Lightsource BP this summer.
UK net zero economy grows by 10% in a year, report finds
The UK's net zero economy now generates £83.1bn in gross value added, according to the CBI Economics report.
National Grid sells US renewables arm in £1.4bn deal
National Grid (LON:NG) has agreed to sell its US onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management in a deal valuing the division at $1.74 billion (£1.37 billion).
Cable maker XLCC to bring 300 jobs to Kilmarnock
Subsea cable manufacturer XLCC will base its sales and project delivery headquarters at the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.
Energy Voices – Max Aitken: Clean power – ‘now it’s kind of sexy’
Max Aitken has a richly studded career of investing in innovative clean energy start-ups. From an early investment in BP Pulse, to co-founding bioenergy company Estover, and solar carpark charging company 3ti, he was an early stakeholder in the energy transition.
BP is not moving fast enough in the energy transition
An impending ban on petrol cars and an upcoming government review of drilling licences has created a perfect storm for supermajors.
Solar panel installations jump 10% in first six months of Labour government
Solar panel installations in England have risen by 10% in the first six months since Labour took office, according to a report.