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Solar-plus-storage-powered EV charging hub opens in Stirling

August 20, 2021
A low carbon transport hub featuring solar PV, a Tesla battery storage storage and a range of electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been developed by FES Support Services on behalf of Stirling Council.
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Ofgem to investigate Community Energy Scheme UK’s solar sales practices

August 20, 2021
The sales practices of the Community Energy Scheme UK are being called into question with the opening of an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
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National Grid ESO teams up with Open Climate Fix to improve solar forecasts

August 19, 2021
A new innovation project will examine how AI can be used to improve how the grid forecasts solar generation.
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Government expands solar rollout with 19 prisons to see installs

August 19, 2021
In a further bid to decarbonise the UK’s prisons, the government has unveiled plans for the installation of 16,000 new panels across 19 prisons.
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Good Energy partners Caplor Energy for domestic solar and storage offering

August 18, 2021
British renewable electricity company Good Energy has announced Caplor Energy as its preferred partner for domestic solar and storage installations.
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SSE acquires first 50MW battery storage project from Harmony Energy

August 18, 2021
SSE has acquired development rights for its first 50MW battery storage asset from Harmony Energy.
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Field unveils 160MW storage pipeline following £10m fundraise

August 17, 2021
Field has secured a pipeline of 160MW of battery storage sites in the UK, and begun construction of the first of these, the 20MW Oldham site.
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UK Alternative Energy installs rooftop PV for Lincolnshire construction firm

August 16, 2021
Lincolnshire-based installer UK Alternative Energy has installed 429 solar panels for construction firm Lindum, also based in the county.
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Bluefield acquires its first co-located solar and energy storage project

August 16, 2021
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has acquired a ready to build 45MWp solar and 25MWp storage site in northeast Lincolnshire.
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Downing opens new renewable development business

August 13, 2021
Downing LLP has established a new renewable energy project development business, focused on building a pipeline of solar, wind and battery storage projects in the UK.

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