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10 July 2014
Top Stories   Business   Installations   Opinion   Policy   Market   Education  

The long legal battle triggered by DECC’s ‘legally flawed’ changes to the feed-in tariff in 2011 has taken another turn; 14 solar companies have been told by the High Court that they can pursue a claim for £132 million in damages. DECC has stated that it is “unhappy” with the court’s decision and will appeal it. The lawyers behind the case have told Solar Power Portal that they do not think that the ruling will trigger a deluge of new solar applicants claiming damages. Elsewhere, China, the EU and the US have started negotiations that could lead to the end of trade disputes that have plagued the solar sector. All this and more can be found in today’s newsletter.

Peter Bennett
Editor
Solar Power Portal
Top Stories  
DECC

High Court rules in favour of solar companies’ £132 million damages claim against DECC

The High Court has ruled in favour of 14 UK solar companies who brought a £132 million damages claim against the government.
Cut don't Kill

Government’s FiT damages appeal ‘extremely unfortunate’

The law firm behind the recent High Court victory for 14 solar companies claiming £132 million in damages from the government has said DECC’s decision to appeal the ruling is “extremely unfortunate”.
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Business  
Conergy

Conergy nets £35 million bank guarantee to underpin project expansion

Deutsche Bank has arranged a deal with Conergy, worth US$60 million (~£35 million), to allow the downstream solar company to expand the capacity of its forthcoming projects by as much as 400MWp.
Installations  
Totnes

Jonathon Porritt amongst investors for community-funded solar and hydro projects in Devon

Jonathon Porritt has personally invested in a portfolio of solar and hydro projects in Devon organised by the Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC).

Solar growth pushes south west to 1.2GW of renewable capacity
Opinion  
Lego Shell gas station

Greenpeace urges Lego to dismantle Shell partnership – GENR

In today’s Green Energy News Review, environmental campaigners Greenpeace are asking Danish toy giant Lego to drop its partnership with oil company Shell.
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Policy  
Eu flag

China, EU and US open talks to end solar trade spats

China, the EU and the US have begun negotiations that could see an end to trade tariffs between a 14-strong group of regional and national governments.
Market  
solar

£60 million community solar pipeline announced

A new partnership has promised to build a pipeline of solar PV projects worth £60 million across local government sites in the UK.
Education  
Solar Independence Day

Watch: Lightsource gives public a solar farm tour

Lightsource Renewable Energy has released a video showcasing the recent site visit at Dunsfold Park for Solar Independence Day.
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