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The rate of new solar panel installations in Britain has more than tripled in the last year, according to Drax’s ‘Electric Insights’ Q3 quarterly report.

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.

Drax has announced plans for a new underground pumped hydro storage power station, and will seek planning permission to expand its Cruachan site in Scotland to 1.04GW.

Solar and wind generated 30% of Britain’s electricity in 2020 according to Drax’s latest Electric Insights report.

Energy storage firm Sembcorp UK has announced that Andy Koss will be joining the company as the new head of business.

Solar generated 9% of Britain’s electricity on 30 June as carbon emissions dropped to a record-low of 97g/kWh, according to data from Drax.

Scottish Power has confirmed that solar will feature in its future generation plans following the sale of over 2.5GW of gas and hydro assets to Drax, becoming the first ‘Big Six’ energy company to go fully renewable.