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Solar is being used on commercial buildings such as distribution and shopping centres. Image: B&Q.

Swindon approves plan to install 5,000 solar panels on Orbital Retail Park

April 2, 2024
Swindon Borough Council has approved plans from the Orbital Retail Park to install 5,000 solar panels on the rooves of its buildings.
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UK solar industry bolsters pledge to sustainable supply chains

April 2, 2024
Members of the UK solar industry reinforced their commitment to developing sustainable supply chains, Solar Energy UK has revealed.
The new facility in Oxfordshire. Image: Rimac Energy.

Rimac opens BESS innovation and manufacturing facility in Oxfordshire

March 28, 2024
The energy storage arm of EV supercar technology firm Rimac has opened its UK innovation and manufacturing facility, where it will build the first units of its SineStack BESS platform.
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Over four in five homeowners using solar see energy bill reduction

March 28, 2024
Research published by Halifax has revealed that 84% of UK households noted a reduction in monthly energy bills after installing solar panels.
Otovo claims customers "could make savings on day one." Image: Otovo

Otovo unveils new solar subscription service

March 28, 2024
Norwegian-based solar marketplace Otovo is set to “democratise access to solar” through a new solar subscription product being introduced to the UK.
Gore Street has a 51% stake in the 100MW combined Mullavilly and Drunkee (above) energy storage projects. Image: Gore Street.

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund secures additional 385MW of Irish energy storage

March 27, 2024
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has secured an additional 385MW of Irish-based energy storage, of which 130MW is operational.
The two solar farms are located in Dorset and Wiltshire. Image: Centrica.

Centrica adds 32MW of solar to South-West portfolio

March 26, 2024
Energy services firm Centrica has added two solar projects totalling 32MW in the South-West of England to its portfolio.
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Solar helps renewables outnumber gas in winter 23/24

March 26, 2024
Solar has helped contribute to a winter period where renewable generation outnumbered gas, new analysis from the ECIU has indicated.
Equinor's 25MW Blandford Road battery asset (above) was Equinor's first to be operational in the UK. Image Noriker Power.

Danske Commodities to optimise 35MW Welkin Mill BESS for Equinor

March 25, 2024
Danske Commodities has signed a three-year optimisation agreement for the 35MW Welkin Mill BESS owned by Equinor.
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Suffolk County Council calls for ‘greater transparency’ following 200MW solar NSIP plans

March 25, 2024
Suffolk County Council has called for greater transparency and fairness for communities when developing large-scale solar projects.

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