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Schroders Greencoat has £1.1 billion AUM across UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders.

Schroders Greencoat launches renewable semi-liquid fund

January 22, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has launched a new semi-liquid energy transition fund to support renewable technologies including solar, battery storage, and more.
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Enviromena to add over 500MW of UK solar capacity by 2025

January 19, 2024
Enviromena has announced its intention to submit plans for 400MW of UK solar projects, to join the 110MW of projects expected out of planning by April 2024.
UK government announces funding of 12 projects to aid the growth of a domestic solar industry. Image: Naked Solar.

UK government announces funding for nationwide solar projects

January 19, 2024
The UK government has announced £16 million of funding for 12 projects dedicated to subsidising domestic solar panel installation.
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Consultations open for EDF’s 47MW solar farm in Cornwall

January 18, 2024
EDF Renewables UK have opened a public consultation on proposals to develop the 47.5MW Trelion Solar Farm in Cornwall.
Elements Green launch first consultation phase for 1GW solar and battery storage park. Image: Elements Green.

1GW solar NSIP launches first consultation phase

January 17, 2024
UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has announced the launch of the Great North Road solar and energy storage park’s public consultation stage.
The Macallan Estate (above) will incorporate solar to decarbonise is distillery process. Image: EDF Renewables UK.

EDF receives green light for solar farm at The Macallan Estate

January 16, 2024
EDF Renewables UK has been given the green light to develop a 4MW solar farm to decarbonise the production of The Macallan’s single malt Scotch whisky.
An image of the Fox Covert solar farm. Image: Low Carbon.

UK government consults on changes to CfD scheme

January 16, 2024
The UK government has outlined several amendments to the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme which could impact solar from AR7.
SSE Renewables acquires further 400MW solar portfolio in Poland. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables expands Polish solar pipeline

January 15, 2024
UK-based renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has today (15 January) revealed it has acquired a 400MW solar portfolio in Poland.
This new capacity represents a 13% increase on the previous quarter. Image: Aura Power.

Q4 2023 sees largest quarterly increase in battery energy storage

January 15, 2024
Energy research consultancy Modo Energy has confirmed that Q4 2023 saw 420MW of new battery energy storage capacity become commercially operational.
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50MW solar farm approved on former coal mining site in Durham

January 12, 2024
Durham County Council has granted planning permission for a new 49.9MW solar farm to be built on a former coal mining site in Durham.

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