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New publicly-owned energy company to further community solar in Wales

August 10, 2023
This week (7 August) saw the launch a Ynni Cymru, a new publicly-owned energy company for Wales set to bolster community-owned solar and renewable projects .
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Firma Vogt Solar unveils plans for 150MW solar NSIP in Cumbria

August 10, 2023
Joint venture Firma Vogt Solar has unveiled plans for a 150MW solar-based Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in Cumbria.
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Luminous Energy to build 28.5MWp Norfolk solar farm

August 9, 2023
Luminous Energy has received financial close on the 28.5 MWp Bracon Ash Solar Farm near Norwich, Norfolk.
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ORIT sees NAV decrease due to lower wholesale power prices

August 9, 2023
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has confirmed that its Q2 net asset value (NAV) has decreased by £0.3 million due to a drop in forecast wholesale power prices.
Bellway is currently building three Zero Bills homes in Stafford as part of a pilot. Image: Getty.

MCS unveils TÜV Rheinland as new renewable product certification body

August 8, 2023
TÜV Rheinland has been unveiled as the new renewable product certification body for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
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Solar sector backs Winser report’s plan to overhaul power grid

August 7, 2023
Trade body Solar Energy UK has welcomed the report by Electricity Grid Commissioner Nick Winser recommending ways to accelerate grid infrastructure build time.
SSE Renewables acquires further 400MW solar portfolio in Poland. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables’ first solar project enters construction

August 7, 2023
SSE Renewables has confirmed that its first solar project, located in Worcestershire, has entered construction.
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Voltalia to bring 230MW of new solar power to Ireland

August 7, 2023
International energy producer Voltalia has been selected to build and maintain solar farms totalling 230MW in Ireland.
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New planning guidance to help unlock solar for parish and town councils

August 4, 2023
A new guidance document has been issued to support Shropshire’s parish and town councils in early engagement with potential solar farm developers.
Gore Street has a 51% stake in the 100MW combined Mullavilly and Drunkee (above) energy storage projects. Image: Gore Street.

EDF selected to optimise 80MW BESS asset for Gore Street Energy Storage Fund

August 4, 2023
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) has selected EDF as its trading and optimisation partner for a new 80MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

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