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Global solar industry welcomes COP28 final outcome but fears that ‘too many backdoors’ remain open for fossil fuels. Image: Lightsource bp.

Global solar industry welcomes COP28 final outcome but fears that ‘too many backdoors’ remain open for fossil fuels

December 14, 2023
World leaders reached a final determination at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for a global effort to triple renewable energy capacity and “transition away” from fossil fuels.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: 2023 confirmed as ‘best year ever’ for domestic solar installations

December 14, 2023
Data released by MCS on 13 December has confirmed that 2023 was the UK’s “best ever” year for renewable energy and heating installations.
Gravitricity has to date built one functioning commercial-scale demonstrator. Image: Gravitricity.

ABB to harness its hoisting experience for gravity storage

December 13, 2023
ABB and Gravitricity have signed an agreement to explore how ABB can utilise its expertise with hoisting equipment for gravity storage.
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VAT scrapped for retrofit storage

December 13, 2023
The UK government has removed the 20% for retrofitted battery energy storage systems (BESS), effective 1 February 2023.
Bowie also leads on nuclear, international energy, energy investment and supply chains. Image: IAEA (Flickr).

Andrew Bowie MP unveiled as new co-chair of the Solar Taskforce

December 12, 2023
Following a reshuffle within DESNZ, Graham Stuart MP has been replaced by Andrew Bowe MP as co-chair of the Solar Taskforce.
Should the retail giant realise this ambition, the company could generate as much as 20GWh of electricity. Image: KNG Services.

Tesco to install solar PV on 100 stores over the next three years

December 12, 2023
Tesco has unveiled a new target to install solar panels on 100 of its stores over the next three years.
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Consultation reopens for 800MW Lincolnshire solar and storage project

December 11, 2023
Consultation on updated proposals on plans for the solar and storage project in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire have been announced today (11 December).
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TotalEnergies invests in subsea storage project

December 11, 2023
TotalEnergies has invested to join Renewables for Subsea Power, the collaborative subsea wave power and storage project off the east coast of Orkney, Scotland.
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Cheltenham football stadium’s new solar array to provide over 25% of power

December 8, 2023
Cotswold Energy Group (CEG) has completed the installation of 77MWh solar array at Cheltenham football stadium.
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Bluefield secures planning permission for solar plus storage project

December 8, 2023
Bluefield Renewable Developments has received planning permissions for a 49.9MW solar farm, co-located with a 60MW battery energy storage system.

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