National Grid told to revise solar power figures
The Solar Trade Association is calling for the National Grid to look again at its predictions for solar power in coming decades. In forecasts published by the grid operator yesterday, the National Grid’s statistics on current and future solar arrays are said to fall far below other estimates and need to be revised upwards. Solar […]
The Greener Group to become the UK’s first installer of revolutionary HYDRELIO floating solar PV systems
The Greener Group are pleased to announce that we are to become the first company in the UK to install the revolutionary new HYDRELIO floating Solar PV system for large bodies of water. Hydrelio brackets allow standard PV panels to be installed on bodies of water such as drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes and ponds. […]
High Court quashes Pickles’ solar farm decision
In the High Court, Justice Lindblom has found in favour of Lark Energy and overturned the earlier decision of the Secretary of State to reject its planning application for a 24MW solar farm at Ellough in Suffolk. The High Court subsequently refused the Secretary of State leave to appeal. In particular, the Judge found that […]
The Archers: sensitively sited solar farm real opportunity for Ambridge
Radio 4’s Ambridge is to consider a planning application from Borchester Land for a solar farm. While Brian and Jenny Aldridge have expressed concerns the Solar Trade Association and the National Solar Centre are urging them to press Borchester Land to pursue best practice in solar farms, to ensure that the local wildlife, farmers and the local community benefit. […]
STA members to open up their solar farms on 4th July for Solar Independence Day
Several members of the Solar Trade Association will open up their solar farms to visitors from local homes, schools, businesses and community groups across England and Wales on 4th July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day. The event seeks to give visitors the opportunity to ask any questions they have about […]
REA responds to latest CfD proposals and move to constrain solar farms
The REA is disappointed that today’s consultations on the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference (CfDs) create more uncertainty and instability for most renewable power industries. Some CfD proposals, such as the treatment of biomass conversions and onshore wind on the Scottish Islands, will remain unclear until DECC publishes details of CfD budgeting arrangements. […]
STA responds to reports of possible policy changes for solar power
BusinessGreen quotes Government sources confirming that DECC will launch an “imminent” review of solar support schemes. If this includes the Renewables Obligation (RO) this will be the third RO Review for solar power in less than three years. The STA has been concerned about this prospect for some time and is expecting a meeting with […]
IPCC sets out vast potential for solar power
The full report on Climate Change Mitigation options was published today by the IPCC Working Group III. The report includes a 137 page analysis of the energy system, which is responsible for 35% of global emissions. Renewable energy provided 21% of world electricity demand in 2012. The IPCC calculate that renewables can meet world primary […]
North Wales AM makes renewable energy fact-finding farm visit
Farmers’ Union of Wales members David and Richard Williams farm in partnership with their father Glyn Williams at Tyfos, Llandrillo, near Corwen – a farming enterprise extending to over 1,000 acres of land in the Dee Valley and in the Berwyn Mountains. In addition, they are tenants on a hill farm at Llangwm and […]
