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Quinbrook says it will use its experience from the Cleve Hill project in overseeing construction of Mallard Pass, which is due to begin in 2026. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Quinbrook to take on 350MW Mallard Pass solar NSIP

February 3, 2025
Global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced its acquisition of the 350MW Mallard Pass solar PV project.
About 10% of Dunton’s total annual electricity demand (which is 55,000MWh, according to the carmaker) will be met by the solar PV array. Image: Ford.

Ford installs solar PV at manufacturing hub in Dunton

January 31, 2025
Ford Motor Company’s UK headquarters has commissioned a 5.2MWp solar PV array that it says could fuel a Ford E-Transit for 14 million miles.
The chancellor of the exchequer set out her vision for the UK’s economic growth, calling net zero the “industrial opportunity of the 21st Century”. Image: Lauren Hurley / No. 10 Downing Street via Flickr.

Government’s National Wealth Fund invests in Cornish mining

January 31, 2025
The government-backed National Wealth Fund will invest in Cornish Metals, which could mine critical minerals needed for solar panel production.
A drone shot of the Thorpe Marsh site. Image: Fidra Energy.

Doncaster Council approves Fidra Energy’s 1.4GW Thorpe Marsh BESS

January 30, 2025
Edinburgh-headquartered Fidra Energy has received planning consent for its first battery storage site at Thorpe Marsh, Yorkshire.
Investors in the pre-seed funding round included founder and CEO of energy storage developer Penso Power, Richard Thwaites. Image: GRYD Energy.

GRYD Energy raises £1 million funding for solar subscription expansion

January 28, 2025
GRYD Energy, the solar technology start up that delivered the UK’s “first true” solar subscription, has raised £1 million to fund its national expansion.
The BESS in North Yorkshire will connect at the Osgodby grid supply point and is situated to make the most of natural screening. Image Root-Power.

Local authorities grant Root-Power planning consent for a 40MW BESS in North Yorkshire

January 24, 2025
Developer Root-Power has received planning consent for a 40MW/80MWh battery storage site in Selby, North Yorkshire.
The BESS facility is the second project that Bluefield and Lightrock received consent for this week, having already been given the go ahead for a 40MW solar plant near Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Image: Bluefield Solar.

Bluefield Solar and Lightrock Power secure planning for 100MW BESS

January 24, 2025
Lightrock Power and Bluefield Solar have been granted planning permission for a 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) from the Mid Sussex District Council.
Parc Worlton will deliver a 55% biodiversity net gain, in line with Lightrock’s stated commitment to ensuring its projects are wildlife friendly. Image: Lightrock Power.

Lightrock Power, Bluefield to develop solar park with 55% biodiversity net gain

January 23, 2025
The Welsh planning authority has granted consent to developer Lightrock Power for a 40MW solar plant near Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.
In similar news, renewable energy company RES’ 45MW BESS near Alness substation in Scotland has also been consented. Image: RES.

Local council grants RPC and Greenfield planning permission for 40MW BESS

January 22, 2025
Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield have received planning permission for their second battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain.
Large-scale ground-mount installations in 2024 saw the largest growth, making up 60% of the annual capacity. Image: Sebastian Ganso, Pixabay.

UK solar deployment poised to increase 50% YoY, following rapid growth in the second half of 2024

January 21, 2025
Josh Cornes, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, looks at what 2025 might hold for the solar industry.

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