Increase in renewables sees Irish winter energy prices drop below historic average by 2027
Data from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight Ireland’s third ‘All-Island Power Market Outlook to 2030’ report has forecast Ireland is set to reach its 80%...
Solar superior to nuclear for powering Mars mission
Photovoltaics could be efficiently deployed across half the planet, says peer-reviewed study
A paper published in the journal Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences argues...
Robots use solar-powered “skin” that mimics the sense of touch
An early-view paper published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Robotics describes how a robotic hand wrapped in a solar-cell "skin" is capable of...
Planning reforms would incentivise rooftop solar in Scotland
The Scottish government has pledged to consult on lifting the need to obtain planning permission for larger solar installations on non-domestic buildings.
In a letter...
Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe
The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and...
Partnership to build the largest solar system for a desalination plant in Oman
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is to be constructed to provide power for a desalination plant in Oman, in the city of Sur -...
Anglian Water appoint HBS New Energies to deliver 30MWp solar PPA programme
HBS New Energies has installed its first solar energy site for Anglian Water, following an earlier award to deliver a 30MWp solar programme for...
A bright future?
Is it time to get excited about solar? A panel debate in May provided a picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector...
Renewables cut Europe’s carbon emissions by 10% in 2015, says EEA report
Increasing use of renewables is translating directly into cuts in fossil fuel consumption in Europe, according to a report released on 4 April by...
Solar trade body report suggests local authorities are leading the way on solar
A new report published by the Solar Trade Association (STA) today on 20 April seems to show that local councils are leading the way...
“Remove barriers for energy storage” solar trade body asks
Responding to Ofgem’s call for evidence on A Smart, Flexible Energy System, which closed on 12 January, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has called...
New efficiency record for large-area PV solar cell technology
Trina Solar, a global supplier of photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, announced in late April that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science...
Low carbon electricity system achievable without controversial technologies, says report
New analysis (14 June) builds a case that the UK can further slash the carbon emissions from its electricity system by relying almost entirely...
Project aims to establish feasibility of solar-powered rail
Imperial College London and climate change charity 10:10 have teamed up to investigate the viability of using track-side solar panels to power trains, it...
UK to adopt 200MW of energy storage assets to stabilise the grid
Due to the increasing share of renewables in Britain’s generation mix, National Grid will contract 200MW of energy storage assets to stabilise the grid...
Solar park in Swindon to power household waste recycling centre
Building work has started at Barnfield Solar Park, Swindon, which will be connected directly by private wire to the Swindon household waste recycling centre...
Year-round reliable temporary solar light is claimed as an industry first
Prolectric has launched the ProLight, said to be the first reliable year-round temporary solar lighting tower
Business rates hike threatens viability of rooftop solar
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has raised the alarm about a possible six- to eightfold rise on business rates for rooftop solar coming into...
Industry associations call on HMRC to scrap proposed VAT changes for energy saving materials
HMRC proposals add further headache for industry, says STA, which is calling on government to protect ‘smart’ homes market
HMRC is proposing fundamentally changing the...
Big Brands say “Stop the Solar Tax Hike”
Over 160 NGOs, schools, academics, energy providers and public institutions ask the Chancellor to stop the proposed rise in business rates for solar panels
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