Solar set to have a huge boost in Africa as costs fall
Installed costs for solar has decreased by 61% in Africa since 2012. They are as low as $1.30 (£0.98) per watt, compared to the global average of £1.80/w (£1.36/w), according to the International...
View ArticleSolar sector urges government to remove barriers to storage
The solar industry is calling on the UK Government to remove regulatory and economic barriers to energy storage. The Solar Trade Association (STA) has published a paper exploring the interaction...
View ArticleSolar to be cheapest form of energy generation by 2020
Solar could be the lowest cost form of energy generation in 2020. That’s according to a report by the Solar Trade Association (STA) which quantifies the cost of integrating solar into the UK power...
View ArticleScottish Water to invest £9m in solar energy
Scottish Water is to invest £9 million in solar energy projects in the next three years. The deal was drawn up by the utility’s subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons Ltd with the aim of reducing carbon...
View ArticleIndia receives $500m boost for rooftop solar
India will see an increase in the number of rooftop solar systems in the country, thanks to a £500 million funding. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the money to support the government’s...
View ArticleCall for end to EU trade measures on Chinese solar
More than 400 European companies covering all EU member states, have called for an end to the trade measures on Chinese solar modules and cells. In a letter sent to the EU Commission, which includes...
View ArticleIs biomass dirtier and costlier for coal phase out?
Biomass plants could be leading to more emissions and be more expensive than wind and solar for replacing coal power in the UK. That’s according to new analysis, which suggests the UK should go with...
View ArticleOxford firm raises £8.7m for solar project
An Oxford solar firm has raised an equity investment of £8.7 million in the first stage of a funding round. Oxford PV, founded in 2010, says it has raised a total of £21.3 million in 18 months and...
View ArticleIEA raises five-year renewable growth forecast
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said it is “significantly increasing” its five-year growth forecast for renewables. That’s due to of strong policy support in key countries – US, China, India and...
View ArticleTesla unveils solar roof glass tiles
Tesla has unveiled a new concept of integrating solar technology into homes. Its CEO Elon Musk revealed solar roof tiles made of glass that can be manufactured in a range of different styles. The...
View ArticleIndia ‘must install 10GW of renewables each year’
India needs to install more than 10GW of renewables each year between 2017 and 2022 to meet its green target. According to a new study, total annual investments in Indian utility-scale projects crossed...
View ArticleE.ON builds battery energy storage site in US
E.ON has begun the construction of a battery energy storage project in the US. Iron Horse is a customised 10MW lithium-ion battery facility with an adjacent 2MW solar array. The project, which is...
View ArticleLet there be light! Gloucester Cathedral goes solar
Gloucester Cathedral is currently installing up to 200 solar panels on its roof. The renewable upgrade to the Grade I listed building will cost £100,000 and is expected to cut its energy use by 25%,...
View ArticleModi and May unveil £10m clean energy project
The UK and India have announced the launch of a £10 million clean energy research and development (R&D) centre. It is part of Prime Ministers Theresa May and Narendra Modi’s bold vision for the two...
View ArticleRenewable PPAs ‘more reliable than government subsidies’
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy are more reliable than government subsidies. That’s what Nick Boyle, CEO and Founder of Lightsource Renewable Energy told ELN during the Energy...
View ArticleChina scales back renewables, increases coal use
China has reduced its solar and wind targets but plans to increase the use of coal by 2020. The National Energy Administration (NEA) has cut solar capacity from 150GW to 110GW and slashed wind targets...
View ArticleEnergy Live Next with Nick Boyle at EL2016
Missed the Energy Live Next sessions at EL2016? Watch Nick Boyle, CEO of Lightsource Renewable Energy tell his story about how he got into the industry and inspire the next generation of young...
View ArticleNew Tesla solar roof ‘cheaper’ than concrete ones
Tesla’s new solar roof could cost less than a traditional concrete roof – without factoring in the cost savings of generated electricity. This Tesla says, means it makes ‘complete financial sense’ for...
View ArticleWelsh counties lead on renewable energy progress
Welsh counties topped the rankings for progress in both solar and onshore wind developments in the last year. Green Alliance’s leaderboard of counties in England and Wales that have made the largest...
View ArticleSainsbury’s, IKEA among big firms calling on government to stop solar tax hike
Sainsbury’s and IKEA are among some of the big brands urging Chancellor Philip Hammond to stop the proposed rise in business rates for solar panels. The two companies have joined the Solar Trade...
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