Scotland’s first energy strategy draws mixed feelings from solar industry
While solar has been recognized in Scotland’s first energy strategy, which aims to supply half of the country’s energy needs from renewables by 2030, criticism has been aimed at the lack of concrete policy frameworks for solar, an energy source that could add 6 GW capacity in the next 12 years.
Record-setting summer for UK solar, but challenges ahead finds National Grid
The U.K.’s National Grid has published data showing that summer 2017 achieved a new landmark for clean energy, with the electricity powering the nation’s homes and businesses the “greenest ever”.
Scotland’s emission cut goals deemed insufficient by Climate experts
After a positive two years for renewables in Scotland, experts have deemed announced projects of the Scottish renewables energy committee as unviable and unambitious.
UK added 900 MW of solar in H1 2017, government data shows
The U.K. solar PV market has grown by 900 MW in the first half of the year to reach 12.7 GW, according to preliminary statistics published by the government.
Scottish council grants permission for 20 MW solar farm
Moray Council have approved a proposed solar project by Elgin Energy at a 47-hectare site near Urquhart in the northeast of Scotland.
ET Energy builds 26 MW of solar across the UK
The projects were commissioned on behalf of clean energy investment group Octopus Energy Investments and are eligible for a 1.2 ROC subsidy.
UK: Lightsource connects 50 MW of new solar capacity ahead of ROC deadline
The leading British solar energy developer has connected 14 new solar parks in England, Scotland and Wales well ahead of the March 31 deadline for 1.2 ROC eligibility.
2016 was ‘landmark year’ for Scottish renewables, says WWF Scotland
Having reached a series of clean energy milestones in 2016, WWF Scotland and Scottish Renewables are urging Scottish ministers to set a target of 50% renewable energy penetration by 2030.
Independence will not derail Scotland’s stellar renewables success
pv magazine’s Ilias Tsagas argues that should Scotland’s population vote today in favor of independence, this will not hurt its renewable energy sector but might give it a further boost.
