Solar energy
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Is the UK becoming Europe’s largest solar-panel market?
A recent report released by NPD solarbuzz claim that during 2014, the UK is set to become the largest solar market throughout Europe. If this is set to be true it will see Germany drop down from a dominant pole position it has been accustomed to for the past 19 years. The UK has emerged significantly. If we look back to... -
UK Solar farms to lose out on Goverment finanical support
As of next April the Government is cutting its financial support for solar farms under a consultation document published on Tuesday by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The proposals which are anticipated to take effect as of next April mean that installations of photovoltaic equipment amassing 5MW or above will no longer be eligible to collect payments though the Renewables Obligation... -
UK's Largest Solar Energy Farm Given The Go-ahed
A solar energy farm based in Lincolnshire equivalent to the size of 210 football pitches has been given the go-ahead. It is believed to be the largest within the UK and furthermore is expected to power the equivalent of 12,000 homes. Planning permission was granted for over 196,000 panels to be erected at the old RAF base in Faldingworth, Lincoln. The RAF Faldingworth...