UK solar dreams risk being tainted by China’s influence NICHOLAS EARL The political row over onshore wind was not the only issue with the Energy Bill – as the debate over China's role in solar power deepens.
UK solar projects risk being ‘tainted’ by Uyghur forced labour, government told POLITICS UK solar energy projects could be at risk of being “tainted” by forced Uyghur labour due to large-scale human rights abuses taking place in China, the government has been warned. Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Alicia Kearns has tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill – which MPs are set to debate today – calling [...]
Solar body urges government to expand boiler scheme and mandate new panels after record installations SOLAR The government should expand the upgrade scheme for boilers with higher grants and mandate solar panels in new homes, says industry body MCS.
Why Europe’s heatwave has not led to a solar power boom July 24, 2023 There will be no surge solar power generation from Europe's heatwave, with scorching weather unlikely to boost production levels.
Good Energy snaps up solar panel specialist amid record installations June 22, 2023 Good Energy has snapped up solar and storage business Wessex Eco Energy as it looks to harness record solar panel installations.
Space-based solar to get an early lift off from the UK June 13, 2023 Solar panels in space could help meet the UK's energy needs, with the government poised to announce funding for new projects.
Barratt warns of skills shortage if solar panels made mandatory for new homes June 12, 2023 The UK's biggest housebuilder has warned of a skills shortage in the country's solar panel sector, arguing that there would need to be significant boost in training for new technicians if the government decides to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for new-build houses.
Here comes the sun: Households are key for a solar rooftop revolution June 5, 2023 A bumper year for renewables will be powered by solar power installations, and the government needs to use this momentum to reach net zero.
Rooftop solar installations will rise to record 1.47m as Brits try to beat high energy costs May 30, 2023 More residential and small-scale commercial rooftop solar power installations are expected to be made this year than ever before.
National Grid told to hurry up as solar projects face 15 year waiting times April 26, 2023 National Grid needs to speed up waiting times for new energy projects, or the UK risks failing to meet its solar power targets.