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UK-based perovskite PV specialist Oxford PV has joined a British research project to develop electric vehicle-integrated solar technologies. 

French utility EDF has received a development consent order (DCO) from the UK government to build an 800MW solar PV plant in England.

The conflict in the Middle East could drive European solar PPA prices up by as much as 35%, according to Pexapark.

Octopus Energy has announced an investment of 'nearly' US$1 billion into Californian clean energy, including a solar-plus-storage project.

Belectric, a subsidiary of European energy company the Elevion Group, will deliver EPC services for a 210MW solar PV portfolio in the UK.

The UK government's Allocation round 7a (AR7a) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has awarded a record 4.9GW of solar PV.

Energy platform Revera Energy has completed an expanded US$150 million credit facility for its UK and Australian portfolio.

Strike prices for solar PV in upcoming UK Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation have been forecast to be around £63-68MWh (US$86-93MWh), according to trade body, Solar Energy UK (SEUK).

'Europe plays a critical role in the provision of renewable energy, both in manufacturing and services,' said Low Carbon's Justin Thesiger.

The European Council has formally adopted plans for a phased ban of Russian gas imports starting from March.