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Iran war response drives record UK heat pump grant applications Record number of UK households apply for heat pump grant as increased support for heating oil homes rolled out in response to Middle East conflict. July applications up 81% against June figures.
Matthew Lynas
19 hours ago
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AI platform aims to transform solar site assessment Learnewable uses AI-based insights to detail local solar opposition before developers invest time or energy in projects.
Anne Fischer
Aug 24, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Construction begins on 31 MW agrivoltaic project in New Zealand New Zealand solar farm developer Lodestone has conducted a ceremonial groundbreaking and blessing to kick start the construction of the Central Hawke’s Bay solar farm project.
Ev Foley
Jul 17, 2026
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Technology & Products
GameChange targets 30% of revenue from beyond solar trackers within three years International CEO Vikas Bansal tells pv magazine the company established its transformer and combiner box manufacturing lines in response to customer demand, while setting out ambitions to be part of an electrons entire journey from when it leaves the PV module.
Matthew Lynas
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
UK increasing heat pump grant for heating oil households Grant support for houses using heating oil set to increase by 20% on July 21. The policy first announced in the wake of the US and Israel war with Iran comes as inflation-adjusted prices for heat pumps fall against 2023 pricing.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Welsh rugby stadium goes solar with 1.5 MW PV array Welsh Rugby Union claims stadium array is largest installed on a UK sports venue to date, with generating capacity to power more than 50 matchdays. Historic horse racing venue Ascot also adds solar as part of broader sustainability drive.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Pakistan targets solar sector with higher sales tax on modules, increased duties on batteries and inverters Solar industry campaigns against tax on panels and inverters ahead of proposed hike in budget. Calls for abolition of customs duties on batteries and inverters. The PSA has warned more action is needed to support battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment in a market where solar’s share of the energy mix has grown rapidly.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Study finds ‘significant’ agrivoltaic potential in Austria A techno-economic study in Austria evaluates agrivoltaic systems using a spatial simulation framework that jointly models solar power generation and crop production under current and future climate conditions. Results show ground-mounted PV delivers the highest electricity output and profits, while agrivoltaics reduce agricultural losses but offer only modest climate adaptation benefits compared to PV-only systems.
Lior Kahana
Jun 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Drax signs 10-year PPA with Global Switch, attempts $755m Bluefield Solar purchase Drax Energy Solutions sleeves corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) for data center developer in long-term deal expected to cover 30% of company’s total energy use. It is the second cPPA deal between Global Switch and Drax.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 05, 2026