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Men in hard hats stand near a rooftop solar panel

Bristan Group pursues net zero with mass solar installation

May 16, 2024
Bristan Group, a major manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom products, has successfully installed 1,666 solar panels at its head office in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Councils will be told to consider other local solar farms when considering new applications, focusing on the ‘cumulative’ impact. Image: Lightsource bp.

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

May 15, 2024
A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland.
Solar panels on a roof under a blue sky

Millions in government funding allocated for public building solar installations

May 15, 2024
Many businesses and public buildings in the UK will soon install solar panels, thanks to over half a billion pounds of government funding.
RWE has committed to providing over 50% Biodiversity Net Gain through new planting and habitat creation. Image: RWE.

RWE progresses 320MW solar farm proposals

May 15, 2024
German power company RWE has launched consultation for 320MW Peartree Hill Solar Farm, near Beverly in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Marstons Brewing co. is known for its sustainable practices.

Welsh solar startup Nuvolt partners with Marston’s brewing company

May 15, 2024
Cardiff-based Nuvolt has installed solar panels at Marston’s headquarters, St Johns House to generate 87.73MWh of clean energy yearly.
Schroders Greencoat has £1.1 billion AUM across UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders.

Solar to benefit from new £170 million commitment to Schroders Greencoat fund

May 15, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has received a £170 million commitment from the EAPF to bolster investment in wind, solar, bioenergy, heat pumps and hydrogen.
Bristol Energy Cooperative hopes to boost its solar output by 1MW. Image: Bristol Energy Cooperative.

Solar to be expanded for Bristol Energy Cooperative portfolio via new deal

May 15, 2024
Community-owned energy infrastructure has received a boost via a new share offer launched by Bristol Energy Cooperative and Triodos Bank UK.
An image of a Gresham House BESS. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House BESS Fund energises 50MWh asset

May 14, 2024
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has energised a 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lancashire.
Statera has submitted planning application for Oxfordshire project.

Statera submits planning application for 500MW BESS in Oxfordshire

May 14, 2024
Statera’s Culham BESS is scheduled to connect in 2027, as part of a wider upgrade to electrical infrastructure at Culham Campus.
Innova's operational Carn Nicholas solar PV plant in Wales, UK. Image: Innova.

28.7MWp Warwickshire solar farm acquired by ISG Renewables

May 13, 2024
A 28.7MWp solar farm being developed in Warwickshire has been acquired by ISG Renewables, JV between Innova Renewables and Greencoat UK Solar.

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