Announced on Monday 2 September, a new £10mn Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) will work to support rural communities in England to develop renewable energy projects. Funding will be allocated in two stages: grants of up to £40,000 for a feasibility study for a renewable energy project, and grants of…
The Cornwall Local Energy Market (LEM) trial project run by Centrica has begun installing battery and solar technology in 100 homes across the county. In an announcement made on Friday 21 September, the company described the move as “one of the most significant moments yet” for the £19mn project, which…
A network of energy researchers across a wide range of disciplines has been launched as part of a £102mn investment programme in new local energy approaches. Announced by Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation on Wednesday 23 May, the programme is part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. The consortium…
London households interested in generating solar energy are set to benefit from the city’s first council-led group buying scheme for solar panels. More than 3,500 Londoners in five boroughs who registered their interest are set to benefit thanks to Solar Together London – a scheme that brings together householders to…