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Provisional data from grid operator EirGrid shows a third of the Republic of Ireland’s electricity came from renewable sources in June.

Renewable power generator Statkraft has signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Luminous Energy covering the latter’s 28.5MWp Bracon Ash Solar Farm in Norfolk.

Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has reached financial close for the development of its 70MW Medebridge Solar Farm in Essex.

The UK’s new solar deployment for 2024 is forecast to be down year-on-year compared to 2023, as installations relatively stable across residential, commercial rooftop and ground-mount segments, writes Solar Media analyst Josh Cornes.

Statkraft is currently building Ireland’s first 4-hour duration battery storage project in County Offaly, in Ireland’s midlands.

Teesworks and Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS) have reached an agreement that will see the latter build a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Teesside freeport development.

Statkraft announced that it will lower its goals for building solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other clean tech from 2026.

EDF Renewables Ireland and Circle K, a forecourt and convenience retailer, have shared details of a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA).

EV chargepoint and heat pump technology provider Plug Me In will now provide solar and battery storage services, having acquired EEL.

On the fifth anniversary of the UK legislative net zero commitment (27 July), the Mission Zero Coalition published its report At a Crossroads: Pathways to a Net Zero Future.