Foresight Solar & Technology VCT appoints new director
Foresight Solar & Technology VCT has appointed Carol Thompson as director to “support and further expand the existing portfolio of companies”.
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Q&A: Chris Lovatt on E.On’s investment in Eco2Solar and the ‘tipping point’ in residential solar
Solar Power Portal caught up with E.On’s Chris Lovatt, chief operating officer for energy infrastructure services – who is taking a place on Eco2Solar’s board as part of the investment – to discuss the investment, residential solar and the drive for decarbonisation.
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Q&A: Bluefield’s James Armstrong on the ‘next wave of growth’ for UK solar
Solar Power Portal caught up with James Armstrong, managing partner of Bluefield Partners, to discuss how the recent acquisition of a 70MWp asset reflects Bluefield's solar strategy, whether subsidy-free developments are still on the table and how the solar sector may see significant growth in 2022/23.
Portsmouth biggest council investor in solar over last 6 years
Since 2014, Portsmouth has invested more in solar than any other council in the UK according to new research.
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Gresham House New Energy team grows with new investment director appointed
Gresham House New Energy has welcomed a new investment director to develop the company’s unsubsidised renewables strategy.
PODCAST: How will solar PV accelerate in 2021?
The Solar Media Podcast returns for its first episode of 2021, looking forward to what looks set to be a pivotal year for solar PV.
Swanbarton’s Anthony Price among the energy professionals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list
Energy storage was recognised in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list, with Swanbarton’s director Anthony Price awarded an OBE.
Social and Sustainable Capital targets increased community renewables investment
Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) is creating a dedicated renewables investment committee in a bid to expand its work in community renewables.
Gresham House acquires first Scottish battery storage site 30MW Byers Brae
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) has conditionally agreed to acquire a c.30MW battery project known as Byers Brae.
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Solar and storage ‘unsupported’ by Johnson’s Green Industrial Revolution plan
Solar and storage technologies were conspicuously absent from Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
Harmony Energy targets portfolio growth after minor share sale
Harmony Energy is setting its sights on rapidly expanding its portfolio of projects in the UK, thanks to an investment from Ritchie Bland Energy (RBE).
South Somerset District Council announces second BESS to build on ‘unique position’
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is to build a second Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS), announcing a 40MW facility that will be located near Fareham in Hampshire.
Gresham continues acquisition spree with development rights buy from Arenko
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) has continued its acquisition spree, buying two new development rights for 50MW projects from Arenko.
An evolving mandate: Bluefield Partner’s James Armstrong discusses its move beyond solar
Solar Power Portal caught up with James Armstrong, managing partner of Bluefield Partners, the investment adviser of Bluefield Solar Income Fund, about company broadening its scope, which technologies it will focus on and the impact Contract for Difference (CfD) auctions could have.
Warrington Borough Council launches green investment scheme for solar farm
Warrington Borough Council is launching a green investment scheme, which will allow local residents to help fund a new solar farm.
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‘Breadth and depth’ added to Foresight as it completes PiP acquisition
Foresight has completed its acquisition of fellow investment company Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP).
Riding Sunbeams wins £2.5m from government’s Getting Building Fund
The Riding Sunbeams project has won a further £2.5 million of funding to develop solar power for railways.
Aceleron gains £2m investment to expand reusable battery solutions
UK battery storage developer Aceleron has received a £2 million equity investment to help further expand its operations.
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Octopus Renewables takes ‘exciting step’ as it acquires 9.1MW of rooftop solar
Octopus Renewables has acquired a 9.1MW portfolio of operational residential UK rooftop solar assets.
Foresight broadens investment scope with PiP acquisition
Foresight has acquired fellow investment company Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP), in a move that broadens the group's infrastructure platform.
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STA calls on UK government to set 40GW solar capacity target
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has called on the UK government to target 40GW of solar capacity by 2030.
Community Energy England sets its sights on 5,270MW by 2030
Community Energy England (CEE) has launched its Community Energy 2030 Vision, targeting 5,270MW of community power on the energy system.
‘An exception, not the rule’: The significance of the UK’s biggest solar park’s approval
Following the approval of Cleve Hill Solar Park, Solar Power Portal takes a look at what the next steps are for the project, any technology concerns and whether this will be the first of many Nationally Significant solar infrastructure projects.
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COVID-19 to cause ‘unparalleled decline’ in energy investment
Despite proving more resilient than fossil fuels, investment in renewables looks set to be heavily hit by COVID-19 as investment in the energy sector plunges to lowest level in history.
Return of CfD for solar helps boost the UK’s attractiveness
The return of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions for solar and onshore wind has boosted the UK up EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).
SEEIT looks to invest £100m in new assets in new trading update
The SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) is looking to invest more than £100 million in assets including rooftop solar.
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TRIG reduces its NAV as power prices throughout Europe tumble
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, power prices will tumble in the medium term, according to the Renewables Investment Group (TRIP).
Albion Capital refinances £105m UK renewables portfolio
Renewable energy venture capital company Albion Capital has successfully raised £57 million in debt by refinancing a portfolio of £105 million.
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Pot 1 technologies set to take centre stage in competitive CfD auction
The next Contracts for Difference (CfD) round is set to be fiercely competitive as solar is allowed to compete for the first time in years.
Foresight Solar Fund closely monitoring COVID-19 as power prices fall
Foresight Solar Fund has stated that COVID-19 has caused no operational disruption so far, but it is closely monitoring the situation.