Smart Metering Systems snaps up Solo Energy as it targets VPP sector
Smart Metering Systems (SMS) moves into the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) sector as it reveals its acquisition of Solo Energy.
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Installers shut up shop due to COVID-19 as ‘key worker’ confusion reigns
Installers across the UK are shutting up shop in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) as uncertainty remains over key worker classification.
Frequency response remains main driver for beleaguered UK storage sector
Frequency response continues to be a key driver of front of the meter storage in the UK, but the market is slowing as it faces numerous challenges.
A 50MW expansion to 100MW Minety battery storage project planned
Penso Power is developing a 100MW battery storage site in Wiltshire, announcing today it is to expand the project by another 50MW.
RedT and Avalon merger hits new milestone as pair unveil Invinity Energy Systems
The merger between Avalon Battery and redT has hit another milestone, with the pair announcing that they will create a new company, Invinity Energy Systems.
Budget 2020: Solar industry ‘disappointed’ as much-anticipated ‘green’ Budget falls short
Solar Power Portal talked to some of the key players in the solar sector to gauge their reactions following yesterday's Budget.
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Q&A: STA to be ‘lobbying hard’ for inclusion of solar in business rates reform unveiled in Budget
Chris Hewett, chief executive of the Solar Trade Association, spoke to Solar Power Portal about the exclusion of solar in yesterday's Budget and the promise of a reform to business rates.
Budget 2020: ‘Disappointing’ lack of climate focus as solar and storage ignored
Solar is once again absent from the Budget as nuclear fusion and carbon capture technologies receive funding boosts.
Business rates, VAT and zero-interest loans: The STA calls on government to ‘unleash’ solar
Exemption from business rates, fair tax treatment and zero-interest loans for green home improvements are needed to unlock the potential of solar power in the UK.
RedT signs vanadium financing agreement with Bushveld as it gets go ahead for 2MW flow battery
RedT has received a provisional notice to manufacture 2MW of storage from Pivot Power, as it unveils a partnership with vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals.
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VPPs can reduce electricity demand during peak times by 25%, finds Northern Powergrid trial
Battery systems could allow 25% more renewable electricity to be used during peak times, Northern Powergrid has found in its Distributed Storage and Solar Study.
Planning inspectorate submits recommendation for controversial Cleve Hill Solar Park
The planning inspectorate has submitted its recommendations for the controversial Cleve Hill Solar Park, which is set to be Britain’s biggest solar farm.
Zenobe partners with United Utilities for ‘largest’ battery in the water industry
Zenobe Energy is set to install what is being lauded as the UK water industry's largest battery system to date, at United Utilities' wastewater treatment plant in Preston.
Pivot Power seals the deal with Wärtsilä for 100MW of storage
Pivot Power has signed a contract with technology group Wärtsilä for 100MW of storage across two sites.
Regulatory uncertainty and reforms such as TCR have ‘damaged’ subsidy-free solar, STA says
Regulatory uncertainty has “damaged” subsidy-free solar projects, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has said in response to Ofgem’s Decarbonisation Action Plan.
Exclusive: Anesco to overhaul management team as Shine, Mouatt to depart
Anesco is to overhaul its senior management team with executive chairman Steve Shine and chief executive Kevin Mouatt both set to leave the firm, Solar Power Portal can reveal.
Solarcentury plans first UK solar development since 2016
Solarcentury has announced its first UK solar farm development in four years, with 62MW planned for Welsh site.
TRIG announces strong financial results and increased focus on battery storage in UK
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has released its financial results, highlighting an increasing focus on battery storage in the UK.
MSP and KORE Power sign MoU to continue international expansion efforts
UK based Multi Source Power Technologies (MSP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with US based energy storage company KORE Power.
Gore Street raises £3.5m to fund UK and international pipeline
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has raised gross proceeds of £3.5 million through a new placing of ordinary shares.
RBS increases lending to clean energy to £1.1bn following first of its kind securitisation deal
RBS has announced that it is increasing its lending to the sustainable energy sector, after the securitisation of £1.1 billion of loans to the UK sustainable energy market.
BayWa r.e. appoints Ireland country manager, eyeing new solar and storage developments
BayWa r.e. has announced the appointment of a new country manager for Ireland as it eyes new solar, wind and storage developments.
Eaton and Enico partner to deploy an ‘all-in-one’ storage solution
Eaton and Enico have formed a partnership to help deploy the xStorage Container, a scalable, modular and fully integrated containerised energy storage solution.
Innogy takes battery storage to Ireland with 60MW install planned
Innogy is to construct its maiden battery storage facility in Ireland as it looks to continue the expansion of its battery storage business.
MCS reveals battery storage certification standard
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has published its standard for the installation of battery energy storage systems.
Voltalia secures planning permission for 40MW site as UK solar continues to gain momentum
French renewables company Voltalia has gained planning permission for a 40MW solar farm with battery storage in Dorset.
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Why it’s important to stop mis-selling renewables
Faisal Hussain, managing director at Certi-fi and the Energy Performance Valuation Scheme, stresses the need for the domestic renewables sector to avoid mis-selling at all costs.
RedT ‘working on integration plans’ with Avalon as merger set to complete end of March
RedT’s merger with US storage firm Avalon continues to progress, with the transaction set to be completed around the end of March 2020.
Gresham pens deal with Habitat for 74MW of storage optimisation
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund is continuing its recent spate of optimisation deals, penning an agreement with Habitat Energy.
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#ESSummit2020: Pivot Power on scaling up storage and the need for revenue agility
Solar Power Portal speaks to Pivot Power's chief executive Matt Allen about how to expand from 49.9MW and how the 'hint is in the name' when it comes to revenue agility.