Sustainable energy
The rise of the commercial solar panel
An exciting new development to the rules for permitted development rights means that commercial UK properties will soon be allowed, providing certain requirements are met, to build up to 1MW solar panels without the need to apply for planning… Continue reading
Could floor tiles provide enough energy to power Market Harborough?
Whilst solar, wind and hydropower are the first things that spring to mind when you think of renewable energy, one entrepreneur has thought up another option – harnessing the kinetic energy of people going about their everyday business.
Whilst… Continue reading
Solar could outstrip nuclear power in contribution to UK economy
Figures show that solar power could be cheaper than constructing new gas within the next three years.
The report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research has shown that solar power has the potential to create 60 gigawatts of… Continue reading
Trend for community driven project to fuel solar energy in 2015
The trend for community driven solar energy projects is set to continue within 2015, say clean energy experts.
The UK solar industry has outpaced other European countries in past years, becoming one of the world’s top solar markets, with figures… Continue reading