‘World’s most efficient’ solar panel achieved

A collaboration between Oxford PV and the Fraunhofer Institute sets a new record with a solar panel achieving 25% conversion efficiency, exceeding the typical 24% of commercial modules

Octopus tentacles spread in German solar debut

Octopus has expanded its portfolio with Germany’s largest solar farm

Statkraft secures dual agreement for Devon solar farm

Statkraft has sealed a dual agreement for the Beavor Grange Solar Farm in Devon, partnering with Gresham House and Workspace

US solar breaks new records in 2023

Solar power in the US has outpaced all other energy sources and accounted for 42.1% of new domestic generating capacity in 2023, according to new data

Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

Solar Energy UK has welcomed the government’s move to broaden permitted development rights for rooftop solar panels

Scotland aims for 6GW solar power by 2030

The Scottish Government is aiming to achieve up to 6GW of solar power by 2030, a development that has received a positive reception from the renewable energy industry

Masdar inks mega 1GW green energy deal in Azerbaijan

Masdar has signed agreements for solar and wind energy projects in Azerbaijan, following the inauguration of the region’s largest solar plant

Amazon adds 39 renewable energy projects in Europe

Amazon’s European renewable energy projects have yielded €2.4 billion in economic investment and created more than 3,900 jobs in 2022

Wiltshire’s solar farm offers local ownership opportunity

Eden Renewables and Ripple Energy are collaborating to establish the Red Barn solar farm in Wiltshire – the initiative will enable local residents to become stakeholders in the solar farm

Cambridgeshire solar farm launches

BayWa r.e. and Railpen have officially opened the Bracks Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire, capable of providing clean energy to 8,000 homes annually