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30MW East Devon solar farm approved following initial rejection

November 9, 2023
The planning inspector at East Devon District Council has approved plans for a 30MW solar farm in East Devon.
Bellway is currently building three Zero Bills homes in Stafford as part of a pilot. Image: Getty.

Solar PV to support Bellway in delivering ‘Zero Bills’ homes

November 9, 2023
Major housebuilder Bellway has joined Octopus Energy’s “Zero Bills” homes initiative which incorporates solar.
The deal will see CATL’s technology integrated into the US, UK and Australian markets. Image: CATL.

CATL, Quinbrook to explore 1GWh+ battery storage project in the UK

November 8, 2023
CATL and Quinbrook have signed an agreement that could see the Chinese battery manufacturer’s first 1GWh+ project using its EnerC Plus battery storage technology in the UK.
This now means that ORIT’s NAV has decreased by £15.7 million since the start of 2023. Image: ORIT.

ORIT’s NAV sees further decrease in Q3 to £604m

November 7, 2023
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has posted a NAV of £604.6 million for Q3 2023, yet another decrease on the previous quarter.
This adds to the 10GW of capacity that was unlocked for 'shovel-ready' power projects earlier this year. Image: National Grid.

National Grid to streamline 10GW of battery storage for connection

November 7, 2023
National Grid has unveiled plans to streamline 10GW of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity that is currently waiting for a grid connection.
An image of Statera's Pelham battery asset. Image: Statera.

EQT agrees deal to acquire UK developer Statera Energy

November 6, 2023
Investment organisation EQT Infrastructure has today (6 November) announced that it has agreed a deal with InfraRed Capital Partners to acquire Statera Energy.
The debt facility will help develop Innova's project pipeline. Image: Innova.

Innova, Triple Point agree £40m debt facility for UK solar and BESS

November 3, 2023
Triple Point and Innova have agreed a debt facility of up to £40 million to accelerate Innova’s UK solar and energy storage system pipeline.
The investigation started in 2021. Image: Piqsels.

Ofgem takes action following solar community energy scheme investigation

November 2, 2023
Ofgem has recommended several measures to be implemented for the solar-based Community Energy Scheme UK (CES) following an investigation.
Bellway is currently building three Zero Bills homes in Stafford as part of a pilot. Image: Getty.

MCS: solar contributes to ‘record-breaking year’ for renewable installations in Wales

November 1, 2023
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that 103,506 installations of solar PV, battery storage systems, heat pumps and other renewable technologies have now taken place in Wales.
The Great North Road Solar Park aims to generate £1 million per year for local community projects. Image: Unsplash.

Plans unveiled for UK’s first 1GW solar NSIP

October 31, 2023
UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has unveiled early-stage plans for a 1GW solar project in Nottinghamshire.

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