Level low carbon playing field critical to energy future, Energy UK says
Establishing a level playing field for low carbon technologies must be a priority for government if the power sector is to realise the full benefits of the energy transition, Energy UK has said.
Hive Energy backs long-duration storage with Immersa, CellCube partnership
Hive Energy has entered into a consortium with battery storage firms CellCube and Immersa to joint build grid-scale solar-plus-storage projects using CellCube’s vanadium redox flow batteries, with a maiden project already in the works.
Solar & Storage Awards judges unveiled as nominations deadline looms
The judging panel for this year’s Solar & Storage Awards, organised by Terrapinn, has been announced, with the deadline for nominations fast approaching.
Myenergi completes rebrand to ‘re-energise’ renewables position
Renewables manufacturer myenergi has unveiled a complete rebrand to “re-energise” its position on the back of substantial growth.
Solar falls just short of generation record as GB smashes coal-free record
Solar PV generation in the UK peaked at 9.11GW this weekend – just short of the record – as the technology helped the country to a new coal-free milestone.
Foresight strengthens renewables asset management team
Foresight Group has bolstered the ranks of its renewables asset management team with the hire of Paul Andrews as director and head of portfolio.
Farewell FiTs: Spring is coming as UK solar pivots to the future
As climate protests take to the streets, the Solar Trade Association’s Leonie Greene offers a glimpse at what the immediate future has in store for the UK’s solar industry and its growing independence.
Beba Energy completes 250kWp rooftop solar install for Hildon Water
Over 900 solar panels have been installed for Hildon Natural Mineral Water in a bid to cut its carbon emissions.
Solar helps IKEA achieve highest BREEAM rating
Solar has helped IKEA to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM UK New Construction Post Construction rating at its Greenwich site.
Solar helps renewables hit ‘record high’ generation in 2019
Total UK solar generation soared in Q1 2019 to 2.7TWh, helping renewables to a new quarterly high, a new report has said.
Puredrive lands new funding to drive battery storage expansion
Puredrive Energy has secured new investment from energy consultancy The Maximeyes Group to help progress its battery storage offering.
‘Invisible’ ground-integrated 50kW residential solar system installed
A 50kW ‘ground-integrated photovoltaic’ (GIPV) residential solar system has been installed in Burnham Market, Norfolk.
Solarcentury, M&A and the thirst for British solar expertise
With the news that Solarcentury is eyeing up a potential £250 million sale, Liam Stoker looks at the M&A momentum in the solar sector and why British developers score highly on energy company wish lists.
Centrica sets 7GW distributed generation target
Centrica is to deploy 7GW of distributed, low carbon technologies over the next decade, with solar and battery storage set to play a crucial role.
New study to explore solar and storage-powered railways
Newly electrified railways in Wales are to be powered by community-owned solar as part of a new study.
Farewell FiTs: 242.5MW deployed in late FiT deployment surge
Almost 242.5MW of solar was installed under the feed-in tariff in Q1 2019, representing a significant surge as the scheme was shuttered for good.