Tag: Solar

For the first time, wind and solar generated more electricity than gas worldwide in April 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first month ever in April 2026, according to data analysed by global energy think tank Ember. Together, wind and solar generated 22% of global electricity in April 2026, compared with 20% from gas. The milestone occurred during the first full month of the latest global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, highlighting how rapidly growing wind and solar generation is reshaping the global power mix even amid fossil fuel market volatility. Wind and solar produced…

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Solar energy to help power the Tube through new partnership with TfL

Stuart Mitchell

A major private wire solar project combining rooftop and ground-mounted installations will supply renewable electricity directly to London Underground. Running one of the world’s busiest metro systems requires vast amounts of electricity, making Transport for London (TfL) the capital’s largest single power user. But soon millions of journeys on London’s Underground are set to be powered by locally generated solar energy, following TfL appointing SSE Energy Solutions to develop solar infrastructure connected directly to the Tube network. Once operational, the project could generate up to 65,000 MWh of renewable electricity…

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The LEGO Group unveils plans for on-site solar park, marks significant progress at its U.S. factory

Stuart Mitchell

The LEGO Group has revealed plans for a solar park at its U.S. factory, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. The project will significantly expand the site’s on-site renewable capacity and marks a significant milestone towards the ambition of sourcing 100% renewable energy for the facility’s annual needs. Construction of the solar park, located on-site at the company’s Chesterfield, Virginia factory, is expected to begin this summer. The project will feature over 30,700 ground-mounted panels with a total capacity of 22 MWp, occupying nearly 80 acres. The company also plans to install 10,080…

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BRE establishes industry network with the aim of making solar PV systems safer

Stuart Mitchell

BRE has announced the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – a steering group of leading organisations to analyse the fire safety of solar PV (photovoltaic) systems. A group of solar PV and component manufacturers, fire experts, and solar safety solution providers will form the network, chaired by BRE. The following organisations will contribute to the project: MCS Company, Fire Industry Association, CGM Group UK, Enphase Energy, IMO Precision Controls, PVStop, SolarEdge Technologies, ArcBox (division of Viridian Solar) and Solar Energy UK. At present, there is a lack…

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Mr Kipling invests £2.1 million in solar farm at Carlton bakery

Stuart Mitchell

Mr Kipling’s iconic cakes could soon be mixed by the sun, thanks to a two-year £2.1 million investment at Premier Foods’ Carlton Bakery. The site, a major local employer and longstanding part of the community for over 50 years, is now home to a new solar energy farm following a major investment by the company. Installed on vacant land within the site, the 2.2MW solar farm spans 2.9 hectares and features 3,500 panels. Once fully operational next month, when the sun is shining it will have the potential to supply…

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