Battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar PV developer Renewable Connections has been granted planning permission for a 52MW BESS development in Oxfordshire.

Glen Earrach Energy, the developer of a proposed pumped storage hydro (PSH) project in Scotland, has announced that it will establish a community wealth fund worth over £20 million each year over the lifespan of the project.

Renewable energy developer RES has submitted a planning application to the Scottish government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for a 150MW BESS.

Segen and BNP Paribas have launched a programme to finance commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installations in the UK and Germany.

The High Court has interpreted national policy on “overplanting” in solar energy schemes in a recent case. As Melanie Grimshaw and Ryan Williams explain, the judgment provides much-needed clarity on overplanting solar farms below 50MW.

Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has announced that it has submitted plans for four energy storage projects into Ofgem’s long-duration energy storage (LDES) tender.

Solar PV developer Aura Power has announced that it has successfully secured financing for its third UK solar project.

Developer Renewable Connections has received planning consent for a 23.5MW solar PV plant co-located with a 19MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has announced that it has opened the first public consultation for a proposed solar and storage development.

Ministers have confirmed the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will include provision that all new build properties have solar PV installed.