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May 4, 2020
The UK’s electricity system operator is seeking emergency powers to disconnect embedded generation, including residential solar, fearing tumbling demand this bank holiday weekend could spark national blackouts.
May 4, 2020
New analysis by think tank Ember shows April surge saw European renewables reach shares not expected until 2025, amid claims earlier-than-predicted surge highlights need for flexibility.
May 4, 2020
Our live curation of latest news and developments charts how the pandemic is disrupting supply chains and the day-to-day business reality of solar operators worldwide.
May 1, 2020
This month’s episode of the Solar Media Podcast is now available to listen to, with discussion centring around record low solar prices and tumbling LCOE forecasts.
May 1, 2020
Government confirms 700MW storage-friendly tender will kick off on 8 June 2020 and seek to reveal contract winners by the end of August this year.
May 1, 2020
AEMO: System dominated by flagship renewable duo is technically possible within five years if country acts to redesign energy market along principles of flexibility and security.
April 30, 2020
Fifth phase of 5GW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will be deployed by ACWA, GIC-led consortium, chosen last November after tabling bids of US$0.016953/kWh
April 29, 2020
Multinational utility Iberdrola is maintaining its course for green power, ramping up investments in order to stave off the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 29, 2020
Confirmed record-breaking at 6:10am of Tuesday 28 April was made possible by a combination of high levels of solar on the grid and lower-than-usual demand.
April 29, 2020
Solar reps join push to ensure government adds green energy to list of sectors allowed back to work starting next month, amid talk of paralysed 2.23GW under-construction pipeline.

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