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Solar panels should be installed on all new homes, says LGA

Every newly-built home should be fitted with rooftop solar panels as standard, the Local Government Association (LGA) has argued

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Renewable energy industry added one million jobs in 2022

One million new people joined the renewable energy industry globally in 2022, according to new figures from IRENA.

Why reforms are needed to the Contracts for Difference procedure

The failure to secure any new offshore wind during the most recent Contracts for Difference auction proves reforms are long overdue. 

The UK now has more wind capacity than gas, according to Drax

For the first time ever, the amount of installed wind capacity across the UK has surpassed gas, according to the latest Drax Electric Insights.

Solar installations in UK properties increased by 40% over the past five years

Solar panels have soared in popularity in the past five years, with the number of UK properties installing solar PV having increased by 40%.

SSE, Teesside International Airport announce plans for 50 MW solar farm

SSE and Teesside International Airport have announced plans for a brand-new solar farm that could provide up to 50 MW of generation capacity. 

UK Government’s offshore wind target at risk after latest CfD auction

The UK Government secured less renewable capacity than last year and no offshore wind at all during the latest CfD auction.

Why are wind turbines being switched off?

Despite generating record amounts of electricity, why does National Grid ask wind farm operators to turn their turbines off?

The UK ban of onshore wind farms could be coming to an end

Rishi Sunak is planning to lift the de facto ban on building new onshore wind farms, according to a new report from The Telegraph. 

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