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...
High-resolution assessment can overcome rooftop deployment bottlenecks, says new report
A new set of reports appears to highlight a significant opportunity for the vast untapped rooftop potential that exists in the UK. University of...
Solar pumps at Moffat borehole
A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works.
The £307,000 project has...
New surveying service helps pinpoint faulty solar cells
Push Energy and Buzzflyer have joined forces to form Above Surveying, an aerial thermographic inspection service company specialising in solar PV.
Above Surveying...
Most innovative energy start-ups recognised in German awards
Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award...
Breakthrough flexible perovskite solar cell remains stable in high-humidity conditions
A group in South Korea has developed a seemingly highly durable flexible perovskite solar cell material and fabrication process that remains stable even under...
Orkney decarbonisation efforts could provide model for future projects
Future projects which aim to help communities reach net-zero could take valuable lessons from efforts to decarbonise the Orkney Islands, researchers say.
The ReFLEX Orkney...
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...
EU legislation changes to boost confidence in solar power
Changes to EU law look likely to significantly build business confidence in solar power, according to trade association the STA and Solar Power Europe,...
Report examines solar’s potential contribution to limiting global temperature rise
European solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supplier REC Group reflects on the latest IPCC report and on a report of its own, which seemingly shows...
A fair wind for rural residents as island community looks forward to 24/7 electricity...
It may be better known for woolly sweaters than renewable energy, but the most remote inhabited island in the UK is to finally receive...
Apple backs 650 MW wind and solar build in Europe
Apple will invest in new solar and wind projects across Europe, adding 650 MW of renewable capacity to the grid, “to match the electricity...
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...
Turned down renewables could have powered all Scottish Homes in H1 2025
A new report reveals that over 5.5TWh of clean electricity was turned off across Great Britain and Ireland in the first half of 2025,...
Solar PV firm partners with Welsh utility on phase 2 of their Renewable Energy...
Welsh Water has appointed solar PV expert HBS New Energies as one of the principal PV contractors to deliver phase 2 of its Glas...
£695k boost for greener public buildings in Greater Manchester
Public buildings across Greater Manchester will be upgraded with solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers with the help of new funding from Great...
An affordable storage system for solar?
Affordable battery storage has been something of a grail for the solar power generator, with the promise it brings to approach truly ‘off grid’ status for residential and similar properties equipped with PV panels .
UK solar industry set to double in size by 2030, but needs to treble...
UK industry body sets out plan for government ambition to align with Climate Change Committee recommendations
40GW of solar capacity could deliver 13,000...
Trade group secures better grid access for solar on commercial businesses and housing developments...
Small and medium sized solar installations up to 200kW in size will find it easier to connect to Scottish Power Energy Networks grid in...
Converting light to hydrogen: Photocatalyst hints at promise for solar water splitting schemes
Sunlight is the most abundant source of renewable energy, but its inability to produce consistent energy levels over time means it struggles to satisfy...
