solar energy

solar pv installation

Future bright for solar industry – but more can still be done

The founder of a leading South West solar energy installer is backing a new report from trade group Solar Energy UK which calls for the government to set a much higher target.

The report Lighting the Way suggests that while the UK solar industry could feasibly grow twofold by 2030, if it is to align with net zero targets it realistically needs to treble in size over the next eight...

Sun shines on Plymouth City Council’s energy saving programme

Plymouth City Council is reaping the rewards as clear skies send solar energy production soaring.

Four of the Council’s corporate properties have solar PV installations which have generated savings of over £2,000 in just two weeks due to the recent hot weather.

Since installation at the beginning of the year the solar panels have generated 40.5mWh of energy. This is the...