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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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National Grid launches funding scheme to help schools install solar panels

National Grid has announced a funding programme aimed at assisting schools with the installation of solar panels.

Balancing the grid in the age of renewables

Will an onslaught of renewables lead to problems balancing the grid? A panel of experts will explore at Powered On: Engineering a Sustainability.

How to design commercial photovoltaic installations for long-term use

With the number of commercial and industrial buildings installing PV systems growing exponentially, Chris Cowling explains how to get it right.

Beck Burn wind farm contributes over £1m to local community projects

The Beck Burn wind farm, situated between Longtown and Gretna in Cumbria, has been giving back to the local community that it serves. 

UK could potentially produce 225,000 GWh of electricity from onshore solar and wind

The UK has untapped potential when it comes to the development of onshore renewable energy infrastructure, according to Friends of the Earth.

Hitachi Energy partners with SP Energy Networks to improve flow of renewable energy

Hitachi Energy has secured an agreement with SP Energy Networks to implement a novel power quality solution aimed at stabilising the grid.

Renewables generated more electricity than gas in winter 2023/2024

The UK generated more of its electricity from renewable sources than it did from gas in the winter period of 2023/2024.

Kent council rejects proposals for 18MW solar farm

A Kent council has rejected a proposed project that could have helped secure the UK’s energy security with cheaper and cleaner electricity.

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