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UK renewable energy firm RES has submitted a planning application to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for a 29.9MW solar project.

A total of 25 projects, surmounting to 836MW, are set to connect under a new fast-track scheme developed by UK Power Networks’ (UKPN’s) Distribution System Operator (DSO).

A programme led by National Grid Electricity Transmission called ‘Technical Limits’ has brought forward the grid connection offer dates of over 200 clean energy projects, including solar and storage.

“The biggest issue with the solar sector currently is the grid and the workforce”, said Mark Wakeford, chairman of EvoEnergy.

In this episode, Finlay Colville, head of research at PV-Tech and Solar Media, discusses how the UK solar market fares in comparison to other worldwide markets ahead of UK Solar Summit.

In the last month, the Co-operative Group has announced two partnerships with solar energy companies to provide clean electricity for its properties.

Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare has signed a £5.2 million contract with eEnergy to provide a solar PV (photovoltaic) system across 38 sites.

Solar developer and construction company Eden Sustainable has secured £75 million from Thrive Renewables for a solar accelerator facility.

Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the ten-year contract to run HMP Millsike, which will be powered by solar.

Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.