UK urged to adopt flexible electricity system to support renewables, finds new UKERC report
The U.K. Energy Research Centre has called on the British government to invest in greater grid flexibility if it is to make renewable energy sources cost-effective. Solar Trade Association calls the report “timely”.
IRENA Director: UAE’s and Saudi Arabia’s move to solar is genuine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia announced recently new energy strategies towards renewable energy development, prompting the renewable energy sector to question whether this shift is genuine.
UK energy storage: business models that wait for the policies
The Renewable Energy Association’s energy storage conference that took place in London this week affirmed the U.K.’s immense energy storage potential. To unlock this potential, however, the sector is waiting for policymakers to unveil new policies that will make country’s energy much more storage-friendly.
UK failing to meet EU’s modest renewable targets, finds European Commission
Policy changes have slowed the U.K.’s progress towards 2020 renewable energy goals as the country wrestles with the forthcoming Brexit turmoil. France and Netherlands also on watchlist, says Commission.
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Spain extends an olive branch to solar PV, Germany tenders more low prices, Canadian Solar opens its 400 MW Brazil fab and the Donald Trump witch hunt continues.
