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DECC upgrades 2020 solar forecast to 12GW
http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/decc_upgrades_2020_solar_forecast_to_12gw_3245
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has dramatically upgraded its solar deployment forecast for 2020 to 12GW.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd made the announcement during a landmark speech this morning, outlining her department’s future energy strategy.
During the… Continue reading
Amber Rudd's speech on a new direction for UK energy policy
We did it! Harborough community share offer closes
Following frantic activity in the final few days we are delighted to announce that our first community share offer has been fully subscribed and our installations at Archway House and Robert Smyth Academy can now proceed. Structural surveys… Continue reading
Community solar projects rushing to beat tax relief deadline
Government energy policies 'will increase CO2 emissions'
UK interest rates held at 0.5% – Harborough Solar One predicts a return of 5%?
The Bank once again held UK interest rates at the record low of 0.5%.
The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, led by governor Mark Carney, voted 8-1 to keep rates unchanged.
UK interest rates have now remained on hold for six-and-a-half… Continue reading
Harborough Solar One – We have reached 85% of our target!
Only a few days remain to invest in Harborough Solar One. We passed the 85% mark yesterday.
Investors can expect 5% return, our host buildings will enjoy lower energy bills and we will be building a community fund to… Continue reading
Harborough Energy launches its first Community Share Offer
Harborough Energy is delighted to launch its first Community Share Offer. You are invited to apply for shares in Harborough Solar One.
Harborough Energy’s purpose is to seek out community energy propositions and enable them to be brought to… Continue reading
Save our solar – make our community voice heard
On August 27th, the Government announced a full-scale review of the Feed-in Tariff, or FiT, scheme that supports renewable technologies in the UK and has allowed community energy to flourish. The proposal is to dramatically cut the FiT, introduce… Continue reading
Join the Community Energy Revolution!
Harborough Energy has been set up to give residents in and around Market Harborough the opportunity to collectively invest in, and own, local renewable energy projects. We are now almost ready to launch our first community scheme.
In order to… Continue reading