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Solar Energy UK represents over 400+ member companies operating in the UK energy sector and beyond. Together, we are paving the way for solar to deliver 60GW by 2030 by enabling a bigger and better solar industry.

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
SEUK has questioned the Tories’ policy to abolish the Future Homes Standard, which supports the installation of solar panels on new homes. The price of housing is driven by supply and demand - lowering building costs would inflate housebuilders’ profit margins, to the public’s cost. #SolarEnergyUK
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Build more solar homes, not fewer, industry tells Tories
Solar Energy UK has questioned the Conservatives’ policy to abolish the Future Homes Standard, which supports the installation of solar panels on new homes
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Solfit and ATMOCE have announced a new partnership focused on more integrated delivery of solar, storage and energy management in UK new-build housing. A good example of collaboration across the value chain as the new-build solar market scales. 🔗 View the full press release: lnkd.in/ePY_VSiE
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Nine members of SEUK secured awards at the solar and battery energy storage industry’s biggest night - at SSL Birmingham 🏆 Learn more the award winners below! #SolarEnergyUK
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SEUK members win big at the Solar & Storage Live Awards
Nine members of Solar Energy UK secured awards at the solar and battery energy storage industry’s biggest night
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What's happening with climate and nature and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? 🌱 Join us at S&SL for a screening of the National Emergency Briefing, with leading UK scientists and experts unpacking extreme weather, food security, health, and the cost of living. #SolarEnergyUK
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📢 A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing #PEBuk What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening of the Pe...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Clenergy will be joining as a sponsor for SEUK's Networking Reception at S&SL on Wednesday 23 September 🥂 There are limited tickets left - so grab yours now! 🎟️ Non-member tickets: lnkd.in/eYgPNp5x 📨 Members: contact us at membership@solarenergyuk.org to get your free ticket. #SolarEnergyUK
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#solarenergyuk #solarstoragelive | Solar Energy UK
Clenergy will be joining as a sponsor for SEUK's Networking Reception at Solar & Storage Live Birmingham on Wednesday 23 September 🥂 Clenergy is a technology enabler for governments, the public secto...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Growing at extraordinary pace, the rooftop solar energy industry has already installed more rooftop solar energy systems this year than across the whole of 2011 – which for nearly 15 years held the record for the most annual installations. #SolarEnergyUK
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‘An extraordinary achievement’: 2026 set for record solar power take-up
The UK looks set to install a record 300,000 smaller-scale rooftop solar installations this year
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
SE Scotland is proud to host the second edition of The Future of Solar and Storage in Scotland Conference on 10 November at the COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Read more for the full agenda and details on how to secure your space! #SolarEnergyUK
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The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland | Solar Energy Scotland
SE Scotland is proud to host the second edition of The Future of Solar and Storage in Scotland Conference on 10 November at the COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The event will focus on Scot...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
'Storage in Focus' is a blog series from SEUK, turning key discussions from our battery storage events and forums into insight pieces on the growing commercial and strategic importance of storage projects. Explore the full blog series below now! #SolarEnergyUK
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Storage in Focus - battery blog series | Solar Energy UK
'Storage in Focus' is a blog series from SEUK, turning key discussions from our battery storage events and forums into insight pieces on the growing commercial and strategic importance of storage proj...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Less than three weeks to go until Solar & Storage Live Birmingham! ☀️🔋 The SEUK team will be speaking on three panels on Day 1, 22 September at the Utility-Scale Theatre - more will be confirmed closer to the time so stay tuned! ➡️ Get your free ticket here: lnkd.in/eBQ9Der7 #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Installer Training Hub is a feature at Solar & Storage Live that provides demos on the latest products and technologies used in the solar and battery sector 🔋 Learn directly from leading manufacturers and gain practical experience! 👉 Get your free ticket here: lnkd.in/eBQ9Der7 #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Plug-in solar has just been announced as legal in the UK, and this statement from our Chief executive Chris Hewett explains why SEUK welcomes the news. #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Less than two weeks to go until Solar Energy Scotland's Forum on 8 September, in Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Interested in what the day will consist of? Find out more now: shorturl.at/OEelr #SolarEnergyUK #SolarEnergyScotland
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Solar & Storage Live has a Skills & Careers Hub, dedicated to attracting new talent to the industry 👷🔧 Register now to get updates, and book meetings with hiring businesses once the event app goes live. #SolarEnergyUK #SolarStorageLive
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Packages | Solar & Storage Live UK 2026
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Beacon Fen Energy Park is the latest renewable project in Low Carbon's UK portfolio to secure planning, continuing its leading role in advancing projects that support the transition to a clean, secure energy system 🏞️ #SolarEnergyUK
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Low Carbon secures Development Consent Order for Beacon Fen Energy Park
Low Carbon focuses on large-scale renewable energy investments embracing proven technologies including solar, wind, waste to energy and battery storage.
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A partnership between The Verdancy Group (TVG) and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Scotland has been given the go-ahead to deliver a new Sustainable construction & retrofit Skills Pilot Project in the Glasgow & Lanarkshire area 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #SolarEnergyUK
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Help shape Scotland's next generation of sustainable construction & retrofit skills talent
SEUK members invited to support new DWP Scotland and The Verdancy Group pilot A new pilot programme in Scotland is aiming to connect job seekers with
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
First solar-powered trip along the Thames ⛵ Congratulations to Tim and Sue Knox of Mothership Marine and the Electric Boat Association for completing the first ever solar-powered ride along 200km of the River Thames. #SolarEnergyUK
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Electric Boat - Solar Only Thames Challenge
Discover the future of boating with the Electric Boat, DB1, as it travels the Thames using only clean energy from solar panels.
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congratulations to all A-Level, AS-Level and T-Level students on your results today 🌟 Whatever's next for you, here's one option worth a look: the solar and battery storage industry is one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors, and it needs skilled people now. #SolarEnergyUK
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Build Your Career in Solar | Solar Careers UK
Discover opportunities in solar energy. Explore careers, training, and skills support to power the UK’s clean energy future. Join the solar workforce today.
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Six weeks to go until S&SL in Birmingham 🔋 The UK's largest solar energy exhibition, showcasing market-leading and innovative solar and storage solutions and technologies. SEUK will be at stand D43 - come and say hello! 🎟️ RSVP now: www.terrapinn.com/ssl-uk/seuk/... #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today’s solar eclipse poses no threat to the grid 🌓 The impact will be predictable, manageable and is of no cause for concern. As the eclipse will occur in the evening, only a limited amount of solar generation will be lost. ➡️ Learn more here: lnkd.in/em2CbVgE #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Support, integration, safety - the three things that separate a good product from a great one as solar and storage systems get smarter 🔧 Our latest article looks at what installers need from manufacturers as the market moves fast. #SolarEnergyUK
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What installers need from manufacturers as solar and storage systems get smarter
As solar and battery systems become more complex, manufacturers are increasingly judged on support, integration, safety, software and aftercare, not only
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Great British Energy and Barclays Climate Ventures are backing British innovator Naked Energy Ltd with £8.875M to fund a new UK manufacturing facility for its hybrid solar thermal and PV systems ☀️ This will create direct and indirect roles, and new export opportunities for the UK. #SolarEnergyUK
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Great British Energy investment in British innovator Naked Energy | Great British Energy
6 August 2026 Great British Energy makes its first major solar-thermal investment, backing British innovator Naked Energy to scale UK manufacturing and boost energy security
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Applications are now open to exhibit or sponsor at The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 ☀️ Interested and want to find out more? Get the details here: shorturl.at/5d0Ay #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Utility-scale BESS remains a strong opportunity for solar and storage businesses. But the market is becoming more demanding. SEUK's latest blog in our 'Storage in Focus' series looks at why contract detail now matters for utility-scale BESS projects 📝 #SolarEnergyUK
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Utility-scale BESS optimisation: the devil is in the detail
Utility-scale battery storage remains a strong opportunity for solar and storage businesses, but revenue assumptions, optimisation agreements and risk
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than any previous month, while the sector continues to power ahead 📈 The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the previous monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May. #SolarEnergyUK
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Britain benefits from the summer sun as July smashes solar generation record
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than any previous month, while the sector continues to power ahead
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Solar & Storage Live's 2026 Awards finalists have been announced - we're proud to see SEUK members shortlisted across multiple categories! Chris Hewett (Chief Executive at SEUK) will be joining the judging panel this year, helping decide who takes home the honours 🏆 #SolarEnergyUK
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2026 Finalists | Solar & Storage Live UK
Solar & Storage Live UK is the UK’s largest solar and energy storage exhibition
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
For many C&I sites, the strongest proposition is no longer just rooftop generation and payback. It's solar, battery storage, flexible demand and intelligent energy management working together. So, what does a credible C&I business case look like in 2026? Find out now! ☀️ #SolarEnergyUK
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Batteries, dynamic tariffs and the changing C&I solar business case
For many commercial and industrial sites, the strongest solar proposition is no longer simply generation and payback. It is solar, storage and intelligent
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof Emily Shuckburgh CBE, visited Emberton Solar Farm in Buckinghamshire last week and called what she saw "a vision of hope." #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar farm wildlife ‘a vision of hope’ says Government’s chief climate adviser
The wealth of wildlife living on a solar farm near Milton Keynes has delighted the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Energy Department
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Two weeks ago, SEUK hosted the second Rooftop Forum of the year, bringing industry leaders together to discuss the future of rooftop solar - from battery integration and smart tariffs to what the next phase of home energy looks like 🏠 Our latest blog piece on this is out now! #SolarEnergyUK
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Smart tariffs, batteries, and the next phase of home energy
Residential solar is becoming part of a wider home energy system, where batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs work together to reduce bills and
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Presenting...The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 🔋 The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, local authorities and key stakeholders shaping Scotland's solar and energy storage sector. 🎟️ Find out more here: shorturl.at/uaRBu #SolarEnergyUK
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#solarenergyuk #solarenergyscotland | Solar Energy UK
SEUK presents The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 ☀️🔋 Taking place on Tuesday 10th November from 9am-5pm at COSLA, Verity House in Edinburgh, the event will bring together industry leade...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Move to cut energy bills praised by solar industry. Responding to Andy Burnham’s announcement that VAT on electricity bills will be removed from 1 October, Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK, said the following: #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
National security guide launched to protect UK’s renewable energy infrastructure 🛡️ The guide is aimed at developers, planners, operators and security professionals, providing practical, risk-based guidance for the planning, design and operation of solar sites. #SolarEnergyUK
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Secured by Design - National security blueprint launched to protect UK’s renewable energy infrastructure
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Residential solar is moving into a new phase ☀️ Panels on a roof are just the starting point. The real opportunity is in how solar connects with batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs to cut bills and make homes easier to manage. #SolarEnergyUK
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Smart tariffs, batteries, and the next phase of home energy
Residential solar is becoming part of a wider home energy system, where batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs work together to reduce bills and
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
SEUK looks forward to working with Andy Burnham MP as he establishes his new administration, helping to grow the economy and pursue our joint aim of cutting energy bills. #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
SEUK, along with other leading energy trade associations, have written an open letter to the next PM calling for a genuine partnership between government and industry. 📩 Read the letter here: shorturl.at/Hof0m #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're happy to announce that Dan Meredith has joined SEUK as our new Director of External Affairs 🤝 Dan will focus on building relationships across the energy sector, driving energy policy development, leading on public affairs as well as media and communications. #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
SEUK hosted Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location! yesterday, bringing together senior voices from industry, government, networks, regulation, investment, and market analysis to discuss the practical barriers and opportunities shaping co-located project deployment 🔋 #SolarEnergyUK
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#solarenergyuk #solarstorage #batterystorage | Solar Energy UK
SEUK hosted Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location! today, bringing together senior voices from industry, government, networks, regulation, investment, and market analysis to discuss the practical barr...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
In March 2025, SEUK published a report on Farming Sustainably - and it's still as relevant as ever! 🚜 Building on SEUK's Farming Factsheet, the report reinforces that solar farms do not in any way present a risk to the UK's food security. #SolarEnergyUK
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Farming Sustainably Report
As stewards of the countryside, the agricultural sector has shaped our rural environment and communities for generations. UK farms have long been
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
5 days to go until SEUK's Co-Location event on Tue 14th July ☀️ David Acres will be joining the panel to unpack what's standing in the way of co-location at scale. 👉 Non-member tickets: lnkd.in/eHAP62uk For members, email us at events@solarenergyuk.org to get your discount code. #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our latest case study featuring RENOLIT, a global manufacturer facility in Northumberland, and SEUK member Zestec Renewable Energy, in partnership with Seed Renewables is out now! 👉 Read the case study: lnkd.in/eC7qvh2b #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
8 days to go until SEUK's Co-Location event on Tue 14th July 💬 Robyn Lucas will be joining our panel session to share what needs to change for co-located investment. 👉 Non-member tickets: lnkd.in/eHAP62uk For members, email us at events@solarenergyuk.org to get your discount code. #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thinking about expanding manufacturing capacity, opening a new facility or investing in solar supply-chain growth? 💸 This guide from SEUK and DESNZ brings together the practical information that businesses need to move from ambition to delivery. #SolarEnergyUK
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Growing the UK Solar Supply Chain
A practical guide for businesses This guide was published in March 2026. Foreword This is an exciting time for the UK solar sector. With our solar
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Protecting Solar Farms with Proactive Deterrence 🛡️🚨 DeterTech's case study explores their partnership with Schroders Greencoat on tackling a common solar farm issue - cable theft. It also uncovers what was attracting organised criminals along with a solution to tackle the issue. #SolarEnergyUK
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Protecting Solar Farms with Proactive Deterrence - DeterTech
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Two weeks to go until SEUK's Co-Location event on Tuesday 14th July 📍 Join us to discuss the practical barriers and opportunities shaping co-located project deployment with senior voices from industry, government, regulation and more. 🎟️ Ticket info: shorturl.at/0PAWX #SolarEnergyUK
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#solarenergyuk #solarstorage #batterystorage | Solar Energy UK
Two weeks to go until SEUK's Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location event on Tuesday 14th July with Headline Sponsor Modo Energy and Title Sponsor Enso Energy 🔋 The event brings together senior voices...
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
SE Scotland presents The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 ☀️🔋 The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, local authorities and key stakeholders shaping Scotland's solar and energy storage sector. 👉 Find out more here: shorturl.at/PigiF #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Andy Burham MP’s plans to bring down the cost of energy, boost industry and provide better, more affordable housing have been backed by the solar sector. Being the cheapest source of power available, solar energy must be at the heart of implementing this vision, says SEUK. #SolarEnergyUK
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Andy Burnham’s economic plan welcomed by Britain’s solar industry
Andy Burham MP’s plans to bring down the cost of energy, boost industry and provide better, more affordable housing have been backed by the solar sector
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Revisions to retrofit oversight good for industry and consumers 📄 New proposals for a simpler and more streamlined consumer protection system for home energy retrofits have been broadly welcomed by the solar and battery energy storage industry. #SolarEnergyUK
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Revisions to retrofit oversight good for industry and consumers
Proposals for a simpler consumer protection system for home energy retrofits have been broadly welcomed by the solar and battery energy storage industry
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Sport is going solar this summer: major venues are now using solar power ⚽ As all eyes are on the World Cup, sporting venues big and small across the country are increasingly turning to solar power to cut their energy bills. 🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/evCbgBGH #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Less than a month to go until SEUK's Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location event! 📍 Gareth Phillips will be moderating the second panel on 'Economics and Routes to Market', with speakers Robyn Lucas, David Acres, and Chris Jones. 💬 Learn more about the event here: shorturl.at/3YbaG #SolarEnergyUK
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Industry welcomes plug-in solar progress 📈 The introduction of plug-in solar panels, “is compatible with UK domestic electrical systems,” an independent report commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has concluded. #SolarEnergyUK
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Industry welcomes plug-in solar progress
The Government is steaming ahead with plans to allow plug-in solar panels
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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Yesterday the SEUK team was joined by representatives from @rspb.bsky.social, leading ecologists, and academics to launch the annual Solar Habitat 2026 report in Parliament 📝 👉 Read the report now: lnkd.in/eD-JcvBD #SolarEnergyUK
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