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Google hopes for US$100 million revenue a year from new APIs for solar, air and pollen data

September 5, 2023
Google has announced the launch of new APIs for environmental data on solar, air and pollen through tools like Google Earth, Earth Engine and Environmental Insights Explorer.
The report outlines that China has a "near monopoly" in certain net zero supply chains. Image: Getty.

Ground-mount solar restrictions could cost consumers £5 billion

September 4, 2023
New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that putting further restrictions on ground-mount solar farms could cost UK bill payers up to £5 billion a year.
Contego BESS site between FRV and Harmony Energy. Image: Harmony Energy.

Harmony Energy Income Trust sells 99MW battery storage asset

September 4, 2023
Battery storage investment firm Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has confirmed the sale of its 99MW Rye Common asset.
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UK installed solar capacity sees highest increase since 2017

September 1, 2023
According to the latest national statistics the UK has a total installed solar capacity of 15.5GW from July 2023.
The 2-hour duration project will utilise Fluence’s Gridstack platform. Image: Fluence.

Fluence to help Statkraft deliver 50MW transmission-connected BESS

September 1, 2023
System integrator Fluence is set to support Statkraft, a Norwegian state-owned power producer, in delivering a 50MW transmission system-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK.
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EDF given green light for 114MW battery asset near Norwich

August 31, 2023
EDF Renewables UK has been given the green light to develop a 114MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near Norwich.
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New partnership to bolster rooftop solar for commercial buildings

August 31, 2023
A new three-way partnership will use financial, legal and commercial support to help expand rooftop solar on commercial buildings.
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Domestic solar could add 7GW of power in England, says ECIU

August 30, 2023
The UK’s solar capacity could rise by 7GW if all English constituencies matched Peterborough, according to the Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
Bellway is currently building three Zero Bills homes in Stafford as part of a pilot. Image: Getty.

Solar Together Hertfordshire provides average discount of 22% on installations

August 30, 2023
An initiative in Hertfordshire helped more than 400 households in North Herts get an average discount of 22% on 14-panel solar systems.

Field to build 40MWh battery storage site in South Wales

August 29, 2023
Field has announced that the construction of a 40MWh battery storage site in Newport, South Wales is to begin construction in the coming weeks.

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