uk solar

Qair, formerly Green Switch Capital, has received planning permission for a 49.9MWp solar power plant in Buckinghamshire.

British Solar Renewables (BSR) has announced that it has been granted planning permission for a new solar PV power plant in Braintree, Essex.

This has been a big year for the UK’s solar and storage industry, with major developments in the sector for the most part positive. We take a look at this year’s top stories to see what most moved the industry.

Utility-scale solar developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has confirmed that its 840MW Botley West solar PV development in Oxfordshire has entered the pre-examination phase.

Renewable energy developer RES has secured an asset management contract for a 70MW solar-plus-storage project near Bristol.

Trade association Solar Energy UK says it expects solar generation to “considerably exceed” the target set in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published by the government makes compliance with UK climate obligations easier.

The London Borough of Hackney has unveiled a new solar scheme which could save council tenants money on their energy bills.

Solar Power Portal sat down with Power Roll CEO Neil Spann to explore how thin film solar could deliver the “rooftop revolution” the government has promised.

Private equity firm AtmosClear Investments has acquired a fully operational 6.4MW rooftop solar portfolio.