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Blackfinch Energy signs EPC contract for first subsidy-free development
Blackfinch Energy has awarded Grupotec an EPC contract for its first subsidy-free development, the Llwyndyrus solar farm.
Exclusive: Octopus Renewables and Lightsource BP call time on O&M contracts
Octopus has pulled the plug on its operations and maintenance contracts with Lightsource BP ahead of time, Solar Power Portal can reveal.
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Solar’s ‘bright space’: Falling prices help solar weather the impact of COVID-19
Despite concern about the impact of COVID-19 on investment in the solar sector, low technology prices have helped ensure the sector is optimistic.
10MW solar farm to be managed by new community energy group
A 10MW solar farm in Shropshire is to be managed by a new community energy group, it has been announced this week.
Moixa celebrates passing 20,000 battery milestone
Moixa is celebrating a new milestone, with it’s AI software GridShare now managing more than 20,000 batteries in Japan alone.
Anesco appoints Mark Browning as new CFO
Anesco has appointed a new chief financial officer as it continues to shake up its top team.
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Viridian Solar continues flurry of activity partnering with Marley
Viridian Solar has announced a new collaboration with roofing manufacturer Marley, to offer the Marley SolarTile.
European Commission approves RESS under state aid rules
Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) has been approved by the European Commission.
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Connected Energy’s Suffolk project to help ‘build confidence in 2nd life concept’
The reuse of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in stationary storage systems offers great possibilities, but there is still a lack of confidence from investors in the ‘second life’ battery concept, the CEO of Connected Energy has said.
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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.
TfL eyes renewables PPAs to power rail network
Renewables could power Transport for London’s rail services as it explores the possibility of forming Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Wales chosen for lithium-ion gigafactory and 200MW solar farm
Britishvolt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Welsh government for the development of its “landmark” gigafactory.
Second life batteries find new home at Suffolk University
Connected Energy is to install the first of its new generation of second life energy storage systems as part of a Suffolk County Council project.
Lightsource BP announces 50MW solar farm in Durham
Lightsource BP has got planning permission for a new 50MW solar farm near Castle Eden in Durham.
Government urged to unlock the ‘enormous’ potential of solar and onshore wind
Renewables investor Thrive Renewables is calling on the government to seize a £66.5 billion potential investment opportunity for onshore renewables, including solar.
Shell launches new Solar Storage tariff together with sonnen
Shell Energy has launched a new Solar Storage tariff as part of its partnership with German battery manufacturer sonnen.