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Solar power cost 'falling faster than any other technology'
The cost of solar power is falling faster than any other technology, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found…
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Wind power firm launches crowd-funded investment
Yorkshire-based wind turbine business, Earthmill, has launched a UK record £2.5m crowd-funded investment that enables individuals to invest in…
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Scotland installed 32% more solar in 2014 than 2013
Scotland now boasts a total of 140MW of solar PV, an increase of 34MW from 2013. The organisations calculate that over 35,000 Scottish homes and 600…
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Investment firm acquires rights to Cumbrian solar farm
Investment firm Equinox Energy Capital has announced that it has purchased the rights to a 19MW solar farm in Cumbria from Reading-based solar…
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EnviTec Biogas UK eyes growth plans after strong financial result
EnviTec Biogas UK is pushing ahead with growth plans after recording a strong financial result. The company is part of EnviTec Biogas AG, which…
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Businesses urged to have their say in solar consultation
The government's consultation on plans to allow rooftop solar installations to be transferred between buildings without losing Feed in Tariff (FIT)…
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Solar delivers a secure income for farmers - NFU vice president
Guy Smith, vice president of the NFU, has backed a new partnership to explore the relationship between solar farms and agriculture. He was speaking…
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EnviTec Biogas UK shows AD on a growth curve at Energy Now
High performance plant, a commitment to technology and innovation, a highly-trained service team operating nationwide and a strong balance sheet are…
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Farmers 'best placed to deliver environmental benefits'
Farmers are in the best position to provide the habitats, biodiversity and other environmental benefits that society wants from the countryside…
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Next government 'must pursue energy efficiency policies'
In its third assessment of the impact of carbon budgets on energy bills, the Committee on Climate Change finds that policies to support cleaner…
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