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BayWa r.e.’s 50MW Rag Lane Solar Farm granted planning permission

December 3, 2021
Global renewable energy company, BayWa r.e. has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW Rag Lane Solar Farm project near Bristol, UK.
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Nissan gets green light for 20MW solar extension

December 2, 2021
Nissan have been given the green light for a 20MW expansion of its solar farm at its Sunderland plant.
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Solar Energy UK releases PV procurement guide for local authorities

December 2, 2021
Solar Energy UK has released a practical guide for local authorities looking to procure solar power, to help them reach their net zero targets.
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NextEnergy Capital launches £500m solar fund with support from UK Infrastructure Bank

December 1, 2021
Investment manager NextEnergy Capital (NEC) has launched a £500 million subsidy-free solar fund, with up to £250 million to come from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB).
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London Stansted airport eyes 14MW solar PV farm

December 1, 2021
London Stansted has launched a consultation on plans for a 14MW solar farm designed to make the airport’s energy supply more secure.
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RGREEN INVEST makes first step into UK market with investment into 110MW of battery storage

November 30, 2021
French investment management company RGREEN INVEST has made its first step into the UK market, investing in four greenfield battery storage plants
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Aberystwyth University gets green light for £2.9m solar farm

November 29, 2021
Aberystwyth University has got the green light for the development of a £2.9 million solar array on land adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation.
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Gore Street’s Kilmannock BESS to expand by 90MW

November 29, 2021
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s Kilmannock battery energy storage system (BESS) in Co. Wexford, Ireland, has received an additional grid volume allocation of 90MW, building on the 30MW currently secured.
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Elgin Energy targets 5GW of solar plus storage by 2025 following £25m fundraise

November 26, 2021
Solar and storage developer Elgin Energy has raised £25 million, and will target an ambitious medium-term growth strategy.
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MCS launches battery installation standard in bid to provide ‘one-stop-shop’ to installers

November 26, 2021
The MCS has launched its new battery installation standard, detailing requirements for MCS certified installers who supply, design and install electrical energy storage or battery systems.

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