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UK sets new solar power record of 24.3% of demand on May 26
UK broke a solar power record for the second time this month last Friday.
Steve Hanley

May 29, 2017

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Solar

Solar sets new UK record in March
For first time in UK, demand for electricity for homes and businesses was lower last Saturday afternoon that it was that night – thanks to solar.
Steve Hanley

Apr 11, 2017

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Partial victory for UK solar industry, huge job losses still expected
The U.K. Government has set the new solar PV tariffs. Representing a partial victory, cuts will not be severe as anticipated, but job losses still expected.
Becky Beetz

Dec 18, 2015

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Construction begins on Europe’s largest floating solar plant
Once completed, the project will provide the utility with 2.7 GWh of electricity per year, for use directly onsite.
Joshua S Hill

Oct 29, 2015

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2014 UK low-carbon power levels break all sorts of records
Electricity generation in UK in 2014 fell by 6.7%, but low-carbon electricity increased to a record high, as did renewable energy.
Joshua S Hill

May 5, 2015

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Graph of the Day: World solar capacity up 35% in 2013
With about 37,007 megawatts (MW) of solar PV power installed in 2013, world solar PV power capacity increased about 35% to 136,697 MW.
Zachary Shahan

Apr 15, 2014

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