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The project will combine solar, onshore wind and battery storage. Image: Fred. Olsen Renewables.

Fred. Olsen Renewables unveils plans for first hybrid project in Scotland

April 23, 2024
Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.
Two schools in Birmingham, the Ark Victoria Academy and Ark Kings Academy, have recently had new solar systems installed as part of the scheme. Image: National Grid.

National Grid allocates £2.7 million to support solar at schools

April 22, 2024
National Grid has launched a new £2.7 million venture to provide grants for solar projects to schools in South Wales, the South West and the Midlands.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: Battery storage installations rise by 707% in March

April 22, 2024
According to the latest statistics from MSC, battery storage installations rose by 707% year-on-year in March 2024
The project is based in Buxton. Image: Atlantic Green.

Atlantic Green energises its first BESS

April 19, 2024
Battery energy storage developer Atlantic Green has successfully energised its first project, a 30MW/61.8MWh battery asset in Buxton.
The cumulative generation capacity of the solar farm would be 2.1MW. Image: Flickr.

King Charles submits plans for solar farm at Sandringham Estate

April 15, 2024
Sandringham House, owned by King Charles, has lodged plans to develop a solar and battery storage facility for use on the Estate.
Contego BESS site between FRV and Harmony Energy. Image: Harmony Energy.

ESB’s co-located BESS project in Scotland given greenlight

April 12, 2024
ESB, an Irish state-owned utility company, has been granted planning consent to develop a wind-plus-battery energy storage project in Scotland.
The project developer, Carlton power, is also developing the Trafford BESS in Manchester. Image Carlton Power.

Varco acquires 47.5MW Cornish BESS

April 11, 2024
Battery storage asset owner and operator Varco Energy has added a 47.5MW BESS to its portfolio based in Cornwall.
Springwell Solar Farm will be developed in Lincolnshire and have a capacity of 800MW. Image: EDF.

800MW NSIP finishes second consultation as 82% of locals support solar

April 11, 2024
EDF Renewables UK has found that the local population favours the proposed 800MW Springwell Solar Farm nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).
The PPA encompasses energy from RWE's Cotmoor and Copse Lodge solar projects. Image: RWE.

RWE signs its first UK-based solar PPA

April 9, 2024
German power company RWE has signed its first UK-based solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with the UK subsidiary of Kerry Group.
The organisation has joined forces with InRange to install the rooftop solar. Image: The Range.

Plans unveiled to install solar at The Range’s Ashford site

April 5, 2024
Retail giant The Range is set to install solar panels across 4.2 million square feet of warehouse roof space at its Ashford site.

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