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Planning permission granted for 500MW energy storage facility in Scotland

June 19, 2023
Network solutions company Alcemi has been granted planning permission to develop “one of Europe’s largest energy storage facilities”.
Gore Street has a 51% stake in the 100MW combined Mullavilly and Drunkee (above) energy storage projects. Image: Gore Street.

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund secures ‘record prices’ in 2023 T-4 CM auction

June 16, 2023
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has confirmed that it secured “record prices” in the T-4 2023 Capacity Market auction.
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Pacific Green Technologies to sell 99MWh BESS project in Kent

June 16, 2023
Renewable energy company Pacific Green Technologies has agreed to sell a 99MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Richborough Energy Park for £74 million.
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OVO launches new solar package with potential to save up to 90% on energy bills

June 15, 2023
On Wednesday (14 June), energy supplier OVO Energy launched OVO Solar – a new solar package with the potential to save customers up to 90% on energy bills.
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High Court deems ‘in favour’ of two Lightsource bp solar projects

June 15, 2023
The High Court has ruled in favour of two solar projects being developed by solar developer Lightsource bp in the county of Durham.
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Over 180 solar panels added to Watford Town Hall and the Colosseum

June 13, 2023
Watford Borough Council have revealed that both the Colosseum and Watford Town Hall have now installed solar solar photovoltaics (PV) as part of energy efficiency measures.
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Surrey County Council relaunches initiative to help residents install solar for less

June 13, 2023
Residents living in Surrey will now be able to install solar panels for less thanks to the relaunch of a community-led initiative.
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Centrica opens its first UK-based solar farm

June 12, 2023
Centrica Business Solutions has opened its first UK solar farm in Wiltshire with a capacity of 18MW.
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Fife Council approves Renewable Connections’ 42MW battery energy storage system

June 9, 2023
Solar and battery storage developer Renewable Connections has been given the greenlight to develop a 42MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Dunfermline, Fife.
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Exagen submits plans for solar and battery storage project

June 8, 2023
UK-based renewable energy developer Exagen has confirmed that its Highfield Energy Park, a hybrid solar and battery installation, has been submitted for approval.

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