Solar Power Portal discusses solar PV’s role in the UK’s Clean Power 2030 ambitions with one of the key figures in delivering CFDs and the Capacity Market.
We spoke to Josh Murphy, head of storage at Econergy, to discuss the Swangate project, the recent struggles of the UK BESS market, and what the future holds for the sector.
In the UK, a new wave of large-scale solar projects continue to emerge as the country accelerates towards net zero targets, including reaching a decarbonised power system by 2035. At the heart of these are Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Solar Power Portal recently caught up with Clean Power Research’s CEO Jeff Ressler, to find out more about how the use of satellite data has developed, and how it’s helping tackle key challenges from new terrains to balancing the energy mix.
The increasing capacity of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK is leading to the development of new types of contractual arrangements, while financing is “developing at a rapid pace”, according to Jonathan Cohen, head of energy at law firm Howard Kennedy.
Solar Power Portal sat down with Strategic Power Projects’ managing director Paul Carson to discuss the utility scale market in Ireland, and the opportunities it presents.
Solar Power Portal caught up with Segen’s sales and marketing director Liz MacFarlane late last year to discuss how Segen’s been managing the supply chain challenges seen across the PV sector and the increased demand for energy storage and higher efficiency modules.
Foresight Solar’s head of UK solar Ricardo Pineiro chatted with Solar Power Portal just before Christmas to reflect on the solar sector’s growth over the past year, and the key trends that are continuing into 2022.
Solar Power Portal caught up with Solar Electric’s Sales and Marketing director Robert Goss to discuss how the market is changing, helped by stronger renewable commitments that are going to help “take the lid off” C&I solar.