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Schroders Greencoat has £1.1 billion AUM across UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders.

Solar to benefit from new £170 million commitment to Schroders Greencoat fund

May 15, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has received a £170 million commitment from the EAPF to bolster investment in wind, solar, bioenergy, heat pumps and hydrogen.
An image of a Gresham House BESS. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House BESS Fund energises 50MWh asset

May 14, 2024
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has energised a 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lancashire.
Innova's operational Carn Nicholas solar PV plant in Wales, UK. Image: Innova.

28.7MWp Warwickshire solar farm acquired by ISG Renewables

May 13, 2024
A 28.7MWp solar farm being developed in Warwickshire has been acquired by ISG Renewables, JV between Innova Renewables and Greencoat UK Solar.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Queequeg Renewables, Biodivervse partner to bolster biodiversity across solar projects

May 10, 2024
Developer Queequeg Renewables has partnered with environmental consultancy Biodiverse Consulting to bolster biodiversity measures across five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
An image of the BESS installed at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works. Image: GRAHAM.

GRAHAM installs ‘state-of-the-art’ BESS for Northern Ireland Water

May 8, 2024
GRAHAM successfully installs “state-of-the-art” BESS at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works for Northern Ireland Water (NI Water).
The portfolio comprises of solar, wind and hydro. Image: UKPN.

UK Power Networks Services acquires 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SEEIT

May 7, 2024
UK Power Networks Services has acquired UU Solar, securing a 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SEEIT.
If delivered, the 2-hour duration Derrymeen battery will be the largest installed BESS facility in Northern Ireland. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables acquires 100MW/200MWh BESS in Northern Ireland

May 3, 2024
SSE Renewables has acquired a 100MW/200MWh BESS from Heron Energy in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

The Solar Taskforce: ‘the biggest issues are the grid and the workforce’

April 30, 2024
“The biggest issue with the solar sector currently is the grid and the workforce”, said Mark Wakeford, chairman of EvoEnergy.
A battery storage site next to a green field on the left. Cloudy skies and concrete ground

Harmony Energy secures £10 million credit facility to support EU BESS pipeline

April 25, 2024
Battery storage developer Harmony Energy has received new finance from sustainable bank Triodos, to help fund its expansion across Europe.
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Eden Sustainable secures £75 million solar accelerator facility from Thrive Renewables

April 24, 2024
Solar developer and construction company Eden Sustainable has secured £75 million from Thrive Renewables for a solar accelerator facility.

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