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Battery energy storage units in rows on grey ground

RES submits planning for Stoneworthy energy storage project

June 13, 2024
RES has submitted proposals for a 49.9MW energy storage project to Torridge District Council.
The market-first solar tariff will offer daily off-peak discounts and zero standing charges or exit fees. Image: EDF.

EDF offers market-first solar tariff with daily off-peak discounts

June 13, 2024
Energy supplier EDF yesterday launched a market-first solar tariff offering daily off-peak discounts and zero standing charges or exit fees.
A wind turbine close up with blue sea and sky behind

Ørsted to create one of ‘Europe’s largest’ BESS for Hornsea 3

June 12, 2024
Ørsted, a Danish energy major, has completed investment plans for a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be connected to the onshore converter for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.
Each Papilio3 has three modular canopies that support 36 solar panels, as well as a battery storage capacity of up to 250kWh. Image: 3ti.

3ti provides solar car park and EV charging for Surrey Country Council

June 12, 2024
Surrey Country Council has installed a pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub at its Council Depot Centre in Merrow, Guildford.
Conrad Energy already hosts a potential 950MW of energy generation and battery energy storage across its 85 sites in the UK. Image: Conrad Energy.

Conrad Energy energises 45MW Herefordshire solar farm

June 12, 2024
Flexible energy provider Conrad Energy revealed yesterday (11 June) that it has energised its 45MW Larport Solar Farm in Herefordshire.
Overhead view of Windel Energy's Welsh solar farm.

Windel Energy, Recurrent get planning permission for 9.9MW Welsh solar farm

June 11, 2024
Rhonda Cynon Taf council has granted Windel Energy planning permission for a 9.9MW solar project. The project will connect at Talbot Green substation in Ynysmaerdy.
A wide shot of an empty green field

Lynher Energy inks solar energy CPPA

June 11, 2024
Solar and battery storage investment firm Lynher Energy has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with a major UK company.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

NextPower UK ESG reaches 139MW operating capacity with new solar asset

June 11, 2024
Solar and infrastructure investor NextPower UK ESG (NPUK) has energised its third utility-scale solar asset, increasing its operating capacity to 139MW.
With a combined solar generation of 132GWh annually, the portfolio comprises five assets built or in construction. Image: British Solar Renewables.

BSR closes first portfolio financing

June 10, 2024
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has closed its first portfolio financing. The facility is financed by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Lloyds Bank.
solar PV farm at Whinfield in the Northeast of England

Solar and renewable energy could reduce UK reliance on imports

June 10, 2024
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has called on the next government to support renewable energy, such as solar.

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