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Several grey BESS units. Behind them, a rolling vista of trees, fields and large white clouds

Montrose BESS project gets planning go-ahead

August 15, 2024
Renewable energy firm RES has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project near Montrose, Scotland.
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Beam Global’s first solar EV chargers arrive at British Army bases

August 15, 2024
Several British Army bases in Cyprus have now been fitted with solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global.
A map of Root-Power's UK BESS pipeline

Root-Power teams up with consultancies to prepare 40 BESS planning applications

August 14, 2024
A new player in the UK BESS market has teamed up with five major consultancies to prepare planning applications for BESS projects across the country.
A 3D render of a Beryl solar charging station.

E-bike provider lands funding for solar charging project

August 13, 2024
Cornwall Council and e-bike hire provider Beryl have secured funding for a “groundbreaking” solar-powered e-bike charging project.
A solar farm with bright green grass under a light blue sky

Devon County Council awarded almost £200,000 for solar and decarbonisation schemes

August 12, 2024
Devon County Council has received almost £200,000 from the UK Government for projects exploring ways to lower the county’s carbon emissions.
Solar panels on a flat rooftop with a city in the background

Iomart powers first UK data centre with rooftop solar

August 9, 2024
Cloud services provider iomart has announced it will now power its flagship data centre with a rooftop solar installation.
Solar panels in a field under blue skies with large white clouds

Suffolk County Council launches legal challenge against Sunnica solar farm

August 8, 2024
Suffolk County Council has written to the UK government, criticising the decision to approve planning permission for a 500MW solar and storage project on the border of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
A BESS development seen from above

SAE takes full ownership of 120MW/240MWh BESS

August 7, 2024
SAE has today (7 August) announced that it has purchased all shares of a 120MW/240MWh BESS project under development in Uskmouth, South Wales.
two men carry solar panels along a roof

Bristol Energy Cooperative on the rise of community energy

August 7, 2024
Solar Power Portal speaks to the co-founder of Bristol Energy Cooperative to explore the rise of community energy.
An overhead image of the Rigifa land indicating where the potential BESS project will go

Major BESS proposals for Scottish Highlands to go before planning committee

August 6, 2024
Three proposals for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for the Scottish Highlands are set to be considered by Highland Council.

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