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Exciting News for Solar Energy in the UK! 🌞 The government has just approved the construction of three significant solar farms in the east of England, marking a major step towards a sustainable future. With capacities of 500MW each for Sunnica and Gate Burton, and 350MW for Mallard Pass, these projects will collectively provide around two-thirds of the solar energy installed last year! Chris Hewett, Chief Executive at Solar Energy UK, commended the new Energy Secretary Ed Miliband for his prompt approval, highlighting it as a crucial move for investor confidence and climate action. This is a significant boost for the UK’s energy security, bill reduction, and net-zero goals. Read more: https://ow.ly/OvPq50SAOs8 #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #NetZero #ClimateAction

According to new statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the UK has surpassed 16GW of installed solar capacity, a 1.2GW year-on-year increase. It’s fantastic to see more and more uptake of clean, green, renewable solar energy. This helps to reduce the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and move towards meeting the UK’s climate goals. Solar energy is a crucial part of the renewable energy mix, contributing to energy security and sustainability. The continued growth in solar capacity also supports the green economy, creating jobs and stimulating investment in renewable technologies. https://lnkd.in/ervQceZh #Ecogee #ECO #EnergyBusiness #Liverpool #NorthWest #Energy #Solar #SolarPV #SolarPanels #RenewableEnergy

The UK’s Solar Taskforce has been relaunched, as the country’s new government rolls out plans to invest in nationwide solar energy at a faster pace. https://lnkd.in/ec2Yzuse #solarenergy #SolarTaskforce #UKsolar Solar Energy UK

🌞🚨 Important read for all solar energy supporters! 🚨🌞 Our Managing Director, Matthew Wright, dives into a pressing issue in his latest article: "Ausgrid kicks rooftop solar in the guts." A newly introduced solar levy by Ausgrid could derail our progress towards a renewable future by imposing unnecessary costs on solar panel owners. 👉 Why is this levy a concern? - It threatens to slow down the adoption of solar energy. - It risks making the renewable energy grid less attainable. - It could deter future investments in solar panels due to increased costs. Matthew Wright offers insightful analysis and better alternatives to manage the grid without penalizing those who choose to go green. 💡🌱 Read the full article on our Pure Electric page to understand the implications of this levy and why it’s a step in the wrong direction. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXdpEJBs #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #PureElectric #SayNoToSolarLevy

Solar power offers a multitude of advantages, not only by producing clean energy but also by aiding businesses in reducing their operational costs amidst escalating energy expenses. This, in turn, contributes to the growth of local economies through job creation and increased tax revenues that can be directed towards enhancing community infrastructure and public services. What factors are preventing your business from embracing solar energy and reaping the associated incentives and benefits for both your company and the local community? #bethechange #commercialsolar #powerful-asset

These amendments reflect the city's commitment to embracing renewable energy and promoting a greener environment. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact of these changes. #RenewableInfrastructure #SustainableCities #EnergyTransition

Did you know that solar is actually the most affordable renewable energy in the UK? According to the International Energy Agency, there are some circumstances where solar photovoltaic is now the cheapest electricity source in history. This is because the price of solar has fallen sharply around the world – including in the UK, where the cost of installing solar panels has decreased dramatically since 2010. Solar panel efficiency has risen and other system components also continue to improve. More than 183,000 solar photovoltaic installations were installed across the UK in 2023, exceeding the total amount installed in the previous year by more than a third. This huge jump reflects the growing need for a source of clean energy with a levelized cost helping stability and protection from volatile energy markets. #electricity. #renewable. #sustainable. #sun. #photovoltaic. #innovation. #green. #sunpower. #solar. #savemoney. #energyindependence. #offgrid. #engineering. #solarinnovation. #earth. #recycle. #solarsavings. #environmentallyfriendly. #netzero. #construction.

Ed Miliband approves major #UK solar farm development The UK Government has approved the development of a significant solar farm project that is a major coup for the country’s green energy goals. Approved by the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, the Mallard Pass Solar Project represents a major boost to the UK’s solar energy portfolio. The Labour Party’s manifesto outlined ambitious plans to deliver clean power to the UK by 2030, aiming to triple solar power generation. The approval of this latest solar farm initiative highlights the new government’s drive to hit the ground running and deliver on its energy promises. https://lnkd.in/eYU5YWdG Innovation News Network #solarfarm #energy #renewableenergy #energysecurity

Britain has granted development consent for the Cottam Solar Project, a major solar farm in the East Midlands. The 1,150-hectare project will generate over 50 megawatts of clean energy, powering 180,000 homes. As a nationally significant infrastructure project, it also includes energy storage and grid connection. Projects like this are vital in the UK’s push to decarbonize electricity by 2030. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #Decarbonization #GreenTech #UKEnergy https://lnkd.in/eKiT3GpT

👏 THIS 👏 IS👏 HUGE 👏 NEWS 👏 FOR 👏 VIRGINIANS👏 ☀ VA Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed legislation that creates a community solar program in Virginia enabling up to 200 MW of shared power projects between the two major utilities that serve the state. It's fantastic to see bipartisan support for Community Solar in Virginia! Renewable energy indeed has the potential to bridge political divides, as it offers benefits that appeal to a broad spectrum of people, regardless of their political affiliation. Whether it's the economic advantages, environmental benefits, or energy independence, renewable energy initiatives like Community Solar can unite people in working towards a common goal of sustainability and a cleaner future. It's a great example of how issues like these can transcend political boundaries for the greater good. ☀ #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #VirginiaSolar #CleanEnergy