Solar Panels Industry News
A collection of Solar Panels latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
The UK shops that could sell plug-in solar panels
Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, opening the way for supermarkets, DIY chains and electrical retailers to begin selling the small-scale solar systems to the public. Lidl, B&Q, Currys and Amazon are among the…
Newport hotel's solar panel plans refused for one surprising technical reason
Newport City Council has refused a lawful development certificate for a solar photovoltaic (PV) scheme at the Holiday Inn Express on Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew, after deciding the panels would breach height limits set out in planning rules. The…
Opinion | US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China
Concession speeches follow a formula: the vocabulary of defiance, thanks to the faithful, a promise that the fight goes on. Last month, Brendan Carr, chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), essentially delivered one on behalf of…
8 best solar lights to make your garden glow, tried and tested
EGLO pantete solar stake light Read review Habitat solar willow lights Read review Best solar lights for festival vibes Lights4Fun 20 warm white carnival solar festoon lights Read review Best solar light for wireless home security Eufy solar wall…
Solar farm planned for land near Sleaford
Jamie Waller Local Democracy Reporting Service Plans for a solar farm in Lincolnshire which would power up to 62,000 homes have been announced. The Windsock Solar Farm would be built on 640 acres of fields north of Cranwell, near Sleaford, which…
New supermarket rule under Andy Burnham coming in from August 27
A cautionary notice has been issued regarding new plug-in solar panels set to appear on supermarket shelves within days, under the Labour government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. From 27 August, these plug-in solar panels are due to become…
Bradford car dealer ordered to repay defrauded Covid loan
A second-hand car dealer who 'deliberately exploited' a Covid loan scheme has been told to repay the money. Javid Akhtar, of Thornton Lane, Bradford, was given a confiscation order of £66,917 when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court on…
This tiny solar EV can generate more energy than it uses to power the daily commute
Deep Orange 17 is claimed to generate more electricity than it uses The BMW-backed project uses 1,700 photovoltaic cells The prototype is based on an average 12-mile daily commute A team from Clemson University in South Carolina has…
Don't use electricity during solar eclipse, warns Britain's biggest energy supplier
Britain's largest energy supplier is asking households not use electrical appliances during this week's solar eclipse. Octopus Energy is urging people to not use plug-in appliances and devices such as dishwashers, games consoles and washing…
Renewables Are Booming. So Why Aren't Fossil Fuels Declining?
ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JULY 02: Solar panels and wind turbines are pictured on a barren mountain at Shenjing Village on July 2, 2018 in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province of China. The installed capacity of renewable energy electricity generation in…
Rock West Composites Partners with DPP Pultrusion to Expand Its Space-Ready Ecommerce Product Line with STRATOPultrusion™
STRATOPultrusion meets key requirements for space, with properties that include low outgassing, low to zero CTE, high modulus materials, low creep behavior, and a wide operational temperature range. No other suppliers currently offer space-grade…
The world crossed a major solar milestone. No one noticed
The rapid deployment of solar power is one of the greatest stories of the 21st century. After crossing the 100-gigawatt mark in 2012, it took the world 10 years to deploy 1 terawatt of solar power. An additional 1 terawatt, enough to meet all of US…
New supermarket rule under Andy Burnham from August 27 confirmed
A warning has been issued over new plug-in solar panels set to hit supermarkets in days under Labour Party government Prime Minister Andy Burnham. From August 27, plug-in solar panels are set to hit shelves in UK supermarkets in just days. People…
How Project Nexus Cuts Irrigation Water Evaporation By 82%
Solar energy has been a critical part of the renewable energy transition, but its implementation often faces challenges related to land use and efficiency. Two Bit da Vinci examines California's Project Nexus, a pilot initiative that integrates…
UK conservatory, shed and garage rules clarified 'with £3,500 cost'
Homeowners have been asking what the rules are New data reveals the home improvement projects Brits are most likely to search for on Google before submitting a planning application. Conservatories, sheds and garages top the list, with homeowners…
Receive a Daily briefing on Solar Panels Industry News
Get Started