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Research shows solar can meet UK electricity demand four-fold without loss of farmland

February 28, 2025
A new research study from the University of Sheffield has revealed that combining solar panels with farming practices can enable the UK to meet its solar energy targets without sacrificing farmland.
Scottish Ministers concluded that the proposed new development will “support the resilience of the electricity network through the electricity it stores and the additional technical services it can provide to the electricity system operator.” Image: Apatura.

Apatura hits 1.4GW consented storage pipeline in Scotland

February 28, 2025
Apatura has secured planning permission for a 400MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built in central Scotland.
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ORE Catapult research centre installs solar PV array

February 27, 2025
Two Northumberland-based solar energy firms have joined forces to install a bespoke solar PV system on the roof of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult Technology Development Centre in Blyth.
A 29MW BESS project connecte to the grid by G2 Energy. Image: G2 Energy.

Mitie company to design and build Elements Green’s 360MW BESS

February 27, 2025
Elements Green has signed a deal with Mitie-owned G2 Energy to design and build its 360MW/720MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nottinghamshire.
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Siemens Mobility energises 1MW, 1,700 panel rooftop solar installation

February 27, 2025
International technology firm Siemens Mobility has energised a new solar array on the rooftop of its Goole Rail Village.
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IG Renewables lands consent for 28MWp Essex solar project

February 26, 2025
IG Renewables has announced that it has achieved its first planning success for an upcoming solar development in Essex.
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Root-Power awarded consent for 40MW/80MWh Rotherham BESS

February 26, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has announced that it has been granted planning permission for a 40MW/80MWh BESS in Rotherham.
Both projects received planning consent in 2023, and the Tamworth project was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) August 2024. Image: Uniper.

Uniper to begin construction of UK solar portfolio

February 26, 2025
German energy company Uniper has entered the construction phase for its 45MW solar generation portfolio in Staffordshire, UK.
Innova's operational Stokeford solar park. Image: Innova.

Innova signs 40-year PPA for two Welsh solar plants

February 25, 2025
Developer Innova has announced signing of a 40-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the combined 15MWp output of its Cefn and Wrexham solar farms.
The location of the Thurrock project (pictured) matches that of the fire site in East Tilbury. Image: Statera.

Fire at Statera’s Essex BESS project brought under control, handed back to site management

February 25, 2025
A fire which broke out at an under-construction BESS project in Essex last week was brought under control and then handed back to site management within 24 hours.

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