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EDF Renewables’ Longfield Solar Energy Farm won 299MW in AR6. Image: EDF Renewables.

Solar scores record results in CfD AR6

September 3, 2024
Results released by DESNZ show that a total of 93 ground-based solar projects, with a combined capacity of 3.3GW, scored CfD support.
a closeup of the orsted sign, made of concrete

Ørsted selects Voltalia to build first Irish solar power plant

September 3, 2024
Danish renewable energy firm Ørsted has selected energy service provider Voltalia to build its first Irish solar power plant.
AMPYR Distributed Energy was launched by Singapore-headquartered AGP at the beginning of this year, with an initial capital commitment of up to £100 million. Image: AMPYR Distributed Energy.

ADE announces £50 million strategic partnership with Oakes Energy

September 2, 2024
AMPYR Distributed Energy, an investor in onsite sustainable energy solutions, has announced a partnership with Oakes Energy Services.
A country road with solar panels superimposed into the background

Baywa.re receives planning consent for first Irish solar farm

September 2, 2024
Renewable energy developer BayWa.re has been granted planning permission for the Springmount Solar Farm, its first Irish solar project.
A planning map of the Kintore project. Image: Scala Renewables

49.9MW BESS approved near Kintore despite public objection

August 30, 2024
Planning permission has been granted for a battery energy storage system (BESS) near Kintore, Scotland, despite public objection.
At the beginning of this year, it opened its biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date, a 30MWh facility in Bristol. Image: Thrive Renewables.

Thrive Renewables enters investment joint venture

August 30, 2024
Renewable energy investment company Thrive Renewables has entered into a joint venture with TopCashback that they say will help fund the next phase of the UK’s net zero transition.
An indicative site layout for the 30MW Burnbank project, on which construction is expected to begin in 2026. Image: Renewable Connections.

North Lanarkshire Council approves 30MW BESS

August 29, 2024
A 30MW battery energy storage system (BESS), to be developed by Renewable Connections, has been approved by the local council.
Several grey BESS units. Behind them, a rolling vista of trees, fields and large white clouds

British BESS earns second-highest daily total price for 2024

August 29, 2024
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) earned the second highest daily total revenue in 2024 so far, reaching a high of £250/MW, on 21 August.
Image from above of rooftop solar on a house.

Otovo partners with British VPP Levelise

August 29, 2024
Residential solar and battery marketplace Otovo has announced a partnership with British virtual power plant (VPP) Levelise to launch an AI-powered ‘Hub’.
solar panels with blue sky and clouds above and green grass below

Schroders Greencoat acquires 49.9MW Tiln Farm solar project

August 28, 2024
Renewable energy investment firm Schroders Greencoat has acquired the Tiln Farm solar project from Lightsource bp, which today announced its completion.

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