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Metlen will build the Hulam Solar Park and Sheraton Solar Park, 71MW and 53MW respectively, for Lightsource bp, both in Durham. Image: Lightsource bp.

Metlen Energy and Metals expands UK solar PV portfolio

May 27, 2025
Metlen Energy and Metals (formerly Mytilineos) has signed six EPC contracts covering a combined 313.4MW of solar and BESS.
GridBeyond’s platform will provide energy price forecasting to enable strategic charging and discharging, and its AI capabilities will optimise the performance of ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service assets. Image: Triodos.

ABB progresses GridBeyond partnership to offer BESS-as-a-Service

May 23, 2025
GridBeyond and electrification technology company ABB have ‘deepened’ their strategic partnership to deliver ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service offering.
The site will cover 10.4 hectares of low grade (Grade 3) agricultural land and comprise containerised battery storage units and associated infrastructure. Image: Innova.

Planning approval for Innova’s 900MW energy storage system in Leicestershire

May 23, 2025
Blaby District Council has granted planning permission for Innova to construct a 908MW energy storage system (ESS) in Enderby, Leicestershire.
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EU PVSEC 2025 opens registration, relaunches PV academy

May 23, 2025
The 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) is gaining momentum, with the full conference programme now available online.
The government is consulting on introducing the legal mandate as part of its Plan For Change. Image: EDF Renewables.

Community benefit funds could be made legal obligation for developers

May 22, 2025
The UK government is consulting on whether to make community benefits a legal obligation for renewable energy developers.
Between 2010 and 2015, when UK solar was at its peak, the average time for a project to get approval was around 29 weeks. Image: Baywa.re.

UK solar applications spike ahead of CP30 but planning process remains slow

May 21, 2025
Solar Media Market Research analyst Josh Cornes tracks the time solar PV developments spend in the planning system, as delays and refusals slow the rate of buildout.
The Coylton battery energy storage system (BESS) project will comprise 18 battery units and cover 2.67 hectares of land south of Coylton electricity substation. Image: Balance Power.

Balance Power’s 29.9MW Scottish battery energy storage system greenlit

May 20, 2025
Independent developer Balance Power has scored planning permission for a 29.9MW battery storage project in Coylton, East Ayrshire.
The guide uses the Forest Gate solar PV plant developed by Eden Renewables, a 49.9MW solar and BESS project in North Wiltshire, which will be up to 20% community-owned as a case study. Image: Eden Renewables.

Regen publishes guidance for renewable development community engagement best practice

May 19, 2025
Good community engagement practice from renewables developers can establish a mutual understanding with local communities, scoring support for renewable energy projects.
Greencells entered the British market in 2014 and globally it has installed capacity of over 3.2GW. Image: Greencells Group's Haidemühl PV plant in Germany.

Greencells Group signs EPC, O&M contracts for 68.5MWp UK solar power plant

May 16, 2025
Germany-headquartered solar services provider Greencells Group has firmed its position in the UK market via two contracts with Enray Power.
The EOS facility adjoins the site where hydrogen production facilities HyGreen Teesside and H2 Teesside, both led by multinational oil and gas company BP, are planned to be built. Image: Teesworks.

EOS scores approval for 100MW Teesworks battery energy storage system

May 16, 2025
Plans for a £62 million energy storage facility with 100MW capacity have been approved for development at the Teesworks industrial zone.

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