Solar

Investment company commissions over 84MW of capacity just before ROCs support scheme closes to large solar farms

Businesses will be able to install 1MW of solar capacity without planning permission under rules laid before parliament today

European contractors built more than half of the world’s solar power plants, even though less than 30 per cent of global capacity is in Europe

Investment comes as government announces plans to make it easier for businesses to move their solar rooftop arrays

National Grid says impact of event was much more muted than it had predicted

41MW solar array on disused airfield in Wiltshire expected to start construction as soon as possible following planning delays

Technicians prepare for impact of solar power loss on electricity grids as moon passes between solar panels and the sun but power supply unlikely to be affected

Trade association insists solar schools campaign is making great progress, but sources remain sceptical about high-profile initiative

A Shade Greener will use refinancing facilities to invest in new solar installations

Conergy says unspecified equity partnership will help it develop more projects as part of 'aggressive global growth plans'