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PACE given green light for third UK solar-plus-storage site this year

September 7, 2021
Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) has secured planning permission for a 26MWp solar-plus-storage farm, located 15 miles south-west of Norwich.
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BayWa r.e. eyes 163MW mega solar project

September 3, 2021
BayWa r.e. is planning the development of a 163MW solar project in South Derbyshire.
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Solarwatt launches UK subsidiary as it eyes expansion

September 2, 2021
Glass-glass solar module leader Solarwatt has established a new UK subsidiary to reinforce its presence in the market.
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EIG acquires EDF’s 49MW West Burton B battery

September 1, 2021
EDF’s 49MW West Burton B battery storage asset has been sold alongside its combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station, to institutional investor EIG.
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TRIG announces new share issue as it eyes new opportunities

September 1, 2021
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has announced the issue of new ordinary shares to repay amounts drawn under it Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) and meet near-term funding requirements.
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Solar PV rolled out on new council homes in Perth

August 27, 2021
A £9.2 million development in Perth, Scotland has seen solar PV rolled out across 70 new homes.
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UK energy efficiency-as-a-service firm eEnergy lands solar PV deal

August 26, 2021
eEnergy has won its first contract to provide 321kWp of solar together with LED lighting in a single contract.
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Centrica to embark on Hereford County Hospital solar PV install

August 26, 2021
Centrica Business Solutions is to install 300 solar panels for Hereford County Hospital.
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Community solar farm to be developed on former Plymouth landfill site

August 25, 2021
Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) is working with Plymouth City Council to develop a community-owned solar farm.
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SEG interest holds firm as some suppliers eye further developments

August 24, 2021
While some energy suppliers are continuing to see strong interest in Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs, others are remaining tight-lipped about their popularity.

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