Solar Energy

New report reveals limits of grid-scale solar in meeting UK electricity demand

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A new report by renewable energy specialist Professor Tony Day has raised significant concerns about the UK’s current reliance on large-scale solar power developments to meet future energy needs. The study uses the government’s own data to highlight a major seasonal mismatch between electricity generation from solar farms and national demand, calling into question whether […]

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Land use and ownership trends in NSIP solar projects: Findings from SolarQ

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SolarQ have conducted analysis on a number of the NSIP Solar Farm projects showing the grades and areas of agricultural land for each project. The work also includes how much of the land is being leased, and how much will be freehold under Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers. This shows two very clear trends with

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