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UK government proposes longer CfD contracts, wider commissioning window for solar PV

Consultation ahead of seventh Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round proposes longer contract lengths in a bid to reduce strike prices and lower cost of finance for renewables projects. A wider target commissioning window for solar projects is also proposed, in response to larger capacity plants in the pipeline.

Record start to 2025 for UK heat pumps, batteries, MCS reports

Almost 5,000 heat pump installations in January 2025 mark the strongest start to a year on record. It follows a record-breaking 2024 for UK heat pump installations. Batteries and residential solar installations are also up on January 2024 levels.

GivEnergy launches Gen 3 hybrid inverters for pairing with stackable storage

The new single phase hybrid range includes 8 kW and 10 kW models.

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Construction begins on 2 GW subsea HVDC cable in the UK

The groundbreaking of the Eastern Green Link 1 project is a major milestone for transmission network upgrades in the United Kingdom and a key pillar of wider strategy to support further renewables deployment.

UK grid connection reform plan unveiled, solar association voices concern

Energy regulator Ofgem unveils plans to reform decade-long grid connection queues in Great Britain, but solar trade association Solar Energy UK warns an element of the proposal could result in regional caps for solar deployment.

Go with the flow (batteries)

There is a gap in the market for long-duration energy storage (LDES), according to US-based manufacturer ESS Inc. – one which can’t be plugged with lithium-ion chemistry. Hugh McDermott, of ESS Inc. tells pv magazine how he thinks iron flow batteries fit into the energy system of the future, as the company pursues global expansion.

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A closer look at Aira’s heat pump tech

Swedish manufacturer Aira launched its heat pump in Europe in 2024. The company told pv magazine it is now developing a full home energy management system proposition to integrate heating, solar, battery energy storage and electric vehicle charging.

UK adds 1.2 GW of solar in 2024

Provisional figures from UK government record 1.2 GW of capacity additions during calendar year, bringing total capacity to 17.6 GW in official figures. Acceleration in deployment needed to hit UK government’s 2030 clean generation target.

Sunswap expands production of PV-driven transport refrigeration units

Sunswap brings manufacturing in-house at headquarters in Leatherhead, near London, following a successful fundraising round. Offering solar and battery-powered refrigeration for transport, the UK business has international ambitions.

Public opinion matters to the success of solar planning

New research from the UK finds institutional actors have greatest influence over planning consent, however, public support also has a statistically significant impact. Improved public engagement from developers could bolster solar planning applications in England.

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