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Rudd evasive on job losses but offers hope for solar schools, public housing and communities
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
Our share offer passes the 50% mark
Our Harborough Solar One solar project has raised over £100,000 representing more than 50% of our maximum investment. With still 12 days to run there is plenty of time to invest! For more information check out our “invest”… Continue reading
Treasury removes tax relief for community energy – how will this affect my investment?
Our Harborough Solar One community share offer is now open. An investment in the scheme is designed to be eligible for tax relief under the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). This means… Continue reading