A detailed survey by PwC and the British Solar Trade Association (STA) found that the UK’s solar industry is in desperate need of stability following the government’s subsidy cuts, which caused the loss of over 12,000 solar jobs in the past year. Tax abatement could help boost the sector tremendously, researchers reckon.
Two weeks into the Brexit referendum the future of the UK’s solar sector is still uncertain. As experts predict, the short- and long-term effects are most likely to be negative.
Our first own exhibition stand, plenty of visitors, valuable contacts and a fantastic programme: Intersolar 2016 was a big success – not just for us exhibitioners but for the entire industry, too. It was a stimulating event for networking and business making as well as for team building and development. After this remarkable Intersolar, we can be sure: The solar industry flourishes again.
Academics are working tirelessly to facilitate the development of renewable energy technologies and to advance knowlege on issues of policy. This week we interview Ralph Gottschalg, who is heading up the PV2025 project. An initiative based in the University of Loughborough, which aims to answer a number of questions relating to the development of PV, and how geography, legislation and social factors might impact on the costs and benefits to the country.
