InterGen unveils UK’s largest battery storage project with 320MW Essex site
InterGen has gained planning consent for the UK’s largest battery storage project, which will be built at DP Word London Gateway on the Thames Estuary in Essex.
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TRIG raises further £200m to continue the acquisition of pipeline assets
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has raised £200 million in its most recent share allocation.
£850k community energy bond offer launched for Ferry Farm Community Solar
Triodos Bank has launched an £850,000 renewable energy bond offer on its crowdfunding platform to finance the operational 5MW Ferry Farm solar site.
Lightsource BP bolsters top team to support growth ambitions
Lightsource BP has appointed Craig Love as its new global head of structured finance to lead the company’s future growth ambitions.
‘Truly unique’ residential VPP system combining solar and battery storage launched
A virtual power plant (VPP) combining solar and battery storage has been launched by AceOn in a bid to maximise renewable usage.
Riding Sunbeams to finance railway connected 3.75MW community solar farm with £2.5m grant
The 3.75MW Cuckmere Community Solar Farm is to directly power the Eastbourne-London mainline railway in a world-first project.
NESF to move ahead with 150MW subsidy-free portfolio despite ‘challenging power price environment’
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has outlined how it is continuing to pursue a 150MW subsidy-free portfolio as it reports high levels of generation.
‘The Sun never sets in space’: UK government considers space-based solar power
The UK government has commissioned a new study to look at the feasibility of space-based solar power (SBSP).
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust sheds light on seed solar portfolio in Prospectus
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) has published its Prospectus after outlining plans to raise £200 million earlier this month.
Solar rollout programme including urban farms and canopies given go ahead by Gateshead Council
A programme of solar PV installations – including two urban solar farms – has been approved by Gateshead Council.
Solar growth set to ramp up in 2021 as renewables sidestep COVID-19 impacts
Solar is expected to account for 60% of new renewable capacity additions by 2025 as it records stable growth in 2020.
Statkraft acquires Solarcentury as it ‘ramps up’ solar developer goals
Renewable energy giant Statkraft has acquired UK headquartered Solarcentury for £117.7 million in a bid to accelerate its growth in the solar sector.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust targets 96MWp of solar in £200m fundraise
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) is intending to raise £200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to invest in a portfolio of renewables including solar PV.
ReneSola enters joint venture with Novergy for UK utility-scale solar pipeline
International solar developer ReneSola has entered into a joint venture with subsidy-free solar platform Novergy to develop UK solar.
Engenera lauds benefits of green bond programme for local authority solar installs
Engenera Renewables is lauding the benefits of its green bond programme for solar PV as it announces it already has local authorities on board.
Ecotricity signs deal to purchase ROCs from UK solar portfolio
Energy supplier Ecotricity has signed a long-term agreement to supply and purchase Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) from a UK solar portfolio.
EDF continues solar push with 49.9MW site planned
EDF Renewables is looking to develop a 49.9MW solar farm at Tye Lane near Bramford.
Engie launches solar PV and battery storage retrofit scheme
Engie has launched its Engie Zero retrofit scheme designed as a one-stop-shop to decentralise, digitalise and decarbonise homes.
Bristol Energy Cooperative launches community share offer to fund solar powered microgrid
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) has launched a £2 million community share offer to part-fund the UK’s first community-owned net zero housing microgrid.
Myenergi to open new eco office space as company continues to expand
Renewables manufacturer myenergi has unveiled plans to open a new product development, manufacturing and eco office space in North Lincolnshire.
UK government to release comprehensive Net Zero Strategy
To help drive decarbonisation in the UK, the government has committed to publishing a Net Zero Strategy.
Elgin Energy to move forward with 49.9MW solar farm
Elgin Energy has secured planning permission for its largest project in England to date.
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Salford City Council partners Energy Systems Catapult for solar and hydroelectric projects
Salford City Council has partnered with the Energy Systems Catapult to develop a solar farm in Little Hulton.
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Solar lauded as ‘new king’ of electricity markets by IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has described solar as the “new king” of the the world's electricity markets as the technology is set to smash deployment records.
NextEnergy makes Portugal play with 17.4MWp acquisition
NextEnergy Capital acquired a 17.4MWp project in Portugal, marking its continued international expansion.
Second 300kW Connected Energy second life storage system to be installed in Suffolk
Connected Energy is to install a second life battery energy storage system in Suffolk, its second in the county.
The Phoenix Works gives assurances despite collapse of Tonik
Solar installer The Phoenix Works has stated it is to continue trading despite Tonik Energy going bust.
Cambridge Colleges matched up with local solar farms in three-year deal
The 33 Cambridge Colleges are to be powered entirely by solar farms in a new three-year agreement.
Smart Export Guarantee uptake has ‘sped up’ despite COVID-19 hurdles
Suppliers have reported growth in the uptake of their Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon hails 3.4MW solar project atop Tilbury fulfilment centre as its largest in Europe
A 3.4MW solar system has been installed at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Tilbury in its latest move towards a 2040 net zero.