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ROI is maximised by calculating expected revenues and revenue forecasting is essential for making investment decisions. Image: Vattenfall.

Panel: maximising ROI for collocated battery investments

May 23, 2024
On the final day of Renewable Energies Revenue Summit 2024, how can ROI be maximised for collocated battery investments?
Climate policy has been a contentious issue in parliament, particularly in the face of the upcoming election—moving the date means decisions will have to be expedited or abandoned altogether. Image: Rishi Sunak via Twitter.

Rishi Sunak calls 4th July general election

May 23, 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the next General Election will be held on 4 July this year, earlier than expected.
Sandringham estate already has solar on its roof.

Solar panels on Sandringham: will historic buildings lead the way to net-zero?

May 22, 2024
Is the additional work of installing solar on listed buildings really responsible for lower uptake in cities?
https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National-Grid-Grid-Transmission-Lines-1.jpegOne issue arises because operators can bid at a higher duration than their project truly has, by bidding in a lower MW power capacity than their nameplate output. Image: National Grid.

National Grid revisits de-rating factors for energy storage

May 21, 2024
National Grid ESO is re-assessing the methodology used to calculate de-rating factors for energy storage, with project operators saying it currently undervalues the technology.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK.

NextEnergy UK solar fund backed by UK-defined benefit pension scheme

May 21, 2024
Fundraising efforts have raised £625 million so far, with additional funding secured from an unnamed UK defined benefit pension scheme.
The decision deadline, originally 16 May 2024, has now been set as 13 June 2024 by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Secretary of State delays Mallard Pass Solar Farm decision

May 20, 2024
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has moved the decision on Mallard Pass Solar Farm.
Councils will be told to consider other local solar farms when considering new applications, focusing on the ‘cumulative’ impact. Image: Lightsource bp.

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

May 15, 2024
A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland.
RWE has committed to providing over 50% Biodiversity Net Gain through new planting and habitat creation. Image: RWE.

RWE progresses 320MW solar farm proposals

May 15, 2024
German power company RWE has launched consultation for 320MW Peartree Hill Solar Farm, near Beverly in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Marstons Brewing co. is known for its sustainable practices.

Welsh solar startup Nuvolt partners with Marston’s brewing company

May 15, 2024
Cardiff-based Nuvolt has installed solar panels at Marston’s headquarters, St Johns House to generate 87.73MWh of clean energy yearly.
Statera has submitted planning application for Oxfordshire project.

Statera submits planning application for 500MW BESS in Oxfordshire

May 14, 2024
Statera’s Culham BESS is scheduled to connect in 2027, as part of a wider upgrade to electrical infrastructure at Culham Campus.

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