Drax applies to expand Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant
Drax has applied to expand its Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant under Section 36, creating long-duration storage that could boost the rollout of renewables.
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Solar Together group-buying scheme launched in Leicestershire
Solar Together Leicestershire has launched, with the group-buying scheme designed to help those looking to invest in solar and battery storage systems for a reduced rate.
Canadian Solar enters UK battery energy storage space with Pulse Clean Energy deal
Canadian Solar has made its first move in the UK battery energy storage space after signing a number of agreements with Pulse Clean Energy.
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Solar, wind and nuclear could exceed demand more than 50% of the time by 2030
The UK could have an oversupply of electricity 53% of the time, if new renewable and nuclear targets are hit by 2030.
Penso Power and Luminous Energy get green light for 350MW battery storage asset
Welbar Energy Storage joint venture – made up of Penso Power and Luminous Energy – have secured planning permission for a 350MW connection capacity battery storage development in North Warwickshire.
Foresight revenues 30% above expectation as power price escalation continues
Global revenues of Foresight Solar Fund’s portfolio have surpassed expectations during Q1 2022 as the company records increased net asset value (NAV).
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10% of SMEs plan to invest in onsite generation in the next year
Just 7% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have invested in onsite generation, but this is set to more than double over the next 12 months, with solar and storage remaining the most popular choices.
Keele University opens Low Carbon Energy Generation park
Keele University has officially opened its new Low Carbon Energy Generation park, including 12,500 solar panels as well as two wind turbines.
Zenobē begins construction of 50MW/100MWh transmission connected battery in Scotland
Zenobē has begun construction of its 50MW/100MWh battery storage asset in Scotland, said to be the first transmission connected battery in the country.
Q&A: Field’s Elspeth Vincent discusses the legal considerations of storage expansion at ‘blitzscale’
Solar Power Portal caught up with Field’s Elspeth Vincent to talk about the legal considerations of expanding a storage pipeline at “blitzscale” and ensuring the risk lines up with the rewards.
NextEnergy selects first solar farm to be retrofitted with battery energy storage
NextEnergy Solar has selected the first of its existing solar sites to be retrofitted to include battery energy storage.
‘Considerable demand’ sees Gore Street raise double its target in £150m initial issue
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has raised gross proceeds of £150 million from an initial issue, which is to be used to pursue its 1.3GW pipeline.
Aura Power secures planning permission for 190MW of battery energy storage
Developer Aura Power has secured planning permission for 190MW of battery energy storage projects across two sites.
Cero Generation appoints new CEO as it plots continued growth
Cero Generation has hired Marta Martinez Queimadelos as its new chief executive officer, with Queimadelos having joined the board in November 2021.
Field acquires 20MW battery energy storage project as its pipeline surges to 775MW
Battery energy storage company Field has acquired another asset, bringing its total pipeline to 775MW/1,510MWh after just over a year of operation.
Gresham House earnings rise 170% in year of ‘significant momentum’ as trading becomes key
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund is transitioning towards a trading-centric business model, with the company to upgrade all of its enhanced frequency response (EFR) battery storage sites to two-hour durations.
Field bags £46m in financing to build 110MW portfolio of battery storage assets
Battery energy storage company Field is to build a portfolio of four assets across the UK after securing financing from investment firm Triple Point Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Company (TEEC).
Macquarie acquires stake in UK solar developer Island Green Power
Macquarie Green Investment Group Renewable Energy Fund 2 (MGREF2) has acquired a 50% stake in UK renewable developer Island Green Power.
Gore Street proposes £75m fundraise to pursue 1.3GW pipeline
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is looking to raise £75 million via the issue of 68,181,818 new ordinary shares to fund the acquisition and construction of a new pipeline.
Construction kicks off on 50MW TagEnergy and Harmony Energy battery storage site
Construction has commenced on a 49.5MW/99MWh standalone energy storage system following new funding from Santander UK.
£12m Santander facility to accelerate Anesco’s development pipeline amid European expansion plans
Anesco has secured a new £12 million revolving credit facility (RCF) from Santander UK to support the delivery of a pipeline of UK and European renewable projects.
Gore Street looks to further global expansion efforts as it eyes new fundraise
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is eyeing changes that would allow it to invest a greater percentage of its assets into projects outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Reduce VAT on solar to boost resilience and reduce energy bills, Solar Energy UK urges government
A reduction on VAT for solar and storage among other technologies would be a fast and simple way to reduce the impact of the energy price crisis on consumers, Solar Energy UK has said.
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Renewable Connections hails hat-trick of solar and storage consents
Renewable Connections has won planning permission for its first Scottish solar and battery energy storage developments, its third consented project to be unveiled this week.
Alcemi joins forces with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for 4GW battery storage portfolio
Alcemi and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have partnered for the development, construction and operation of a 4GW portfolio of UK energy storage assets.
Solar canopies, rooftop PV and battery storage install underway for Portsmouth International Port
The installation of rooftop solar PV across several buildings, alongside battery storage and solar canopies, has begun at Portsmouth International Port as part of its bid to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.
Nidec ASI chosen as EPC provider for 129.8MW of Gore Street battery storage
Gore Street has signed a deal with Nidec ASI for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the 49.9MW Ferrymuir and 79.9MW Stony battery storage sites.
Solar-plus-storage-plus-EV charging to be installed at Edinburgh Airport
AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) has signed a deal with Edinburgh Airport to develop a 9MW solar farm linked with battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Gore Street acquires portfolio of Texan assets as it continues international push
Gore Street has acquired a portfolio of eight energy storage assets in Texas, as it continues to target international expansion.
Solar-plus-storage fitted in Welsh homes in low-carbon village trial
South Cornelly is to be Wales’ first low-carbon village as part of the Low Carbon Communities Initiative, which has seen the installation of solar and battery storage.