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Aerial photo of Recurrent Energy's Pantymoch solar farm in Port Talbot, Wales, UK.

UK solar capacity hits 16.9GW

July 26, 2024
New data from the UK government has shown that the UK now has 16.9GW of solar capacity online, as of the end of June 2024.
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NEPC: Solar crucial to hitting 2030 decarbonisation goals

July 26, 2024
A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has declared that accelerating the rollout of solar energy is a key step towards hitting the UK’s 2030 clean energy targets.
A closeup of SolarEdge home battery systems

Kraken and SolarEdge team up for grid flexibility

July 25, 2024
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EDF inks solar supply agreement with Premier Inn parent group

July 24, 2024
EDF Energy has signed a three-year supply agreement with Whitbread PLC to provide it with around 340GWh of energy from solar and wind farms.
the inside ceiling of York Minster cathedral, an ornate and star-shaped design.

York Minster selects installer for cathedral solar installation

July 23, 2024
One of the UK’s most significant cathedrals is looking to cut its emissions with a solar installation from Associated Clean Technologies.
Solar panels next to a BESS unit

Balance Power nets £5.1 million debt facility, acquires solar project

July 19, 2024
Investment manager Triple Point and developer Balance Power have landed a £5.1 million debt facility to boost UK solar and BESS developments.
A planning drawing for a new BESS project

400MWh BESS approved for construction near Carlisle

July 18, 2024
Planning permission has been granted for a 400MWh battery energy storage system development despite previous objections from the community.
Solar panels in a green field with sheep and lambs nearby

Solar Energy UK shows how to be a good solar neighbour

July 18, 2024
A new report from Solar Energy UK is laying out tips to help solar developers build positive relationships with local communities.
A man in a full face protective mask stands between battery storage systems

Major BESS developments in Scotland and Cornwall

July 17, 2024
Ethical Power has partnered with Varco Energy for a BESS project in Cornwall, while RES submits planning permission in Scotland.
Three dark green battery energy storage units under a cloudy sky

Gore Street financial results: growth despite ‘extremely turbulent period’

July 16, 2024
Energy storage fund investment manager Gore Street has released its full-year results, highlighting the way internationalisation allowed it to weather plummeting revenues in the UK.

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