Anesco quadruples battery storage pipeline, sets 380MW in its sights by 2020
Renewables developer Anesco has set its sights on bringing up to 380MW of battery storage to market by 2020.
Global Energy Storage Opportunity 2018 edition available now
Solar Media, the publisher of Solar Power Portal and sister publication Energy-Storage.News, has released this year’s edition of its annual Global Energy Storage Opportunity report.
Bristol City Council seeks £40 million renewables investment in carbon neutral bid
Bristol City Council has said that as much as £40 million could be invested in the city’s renewables capacity by 2027 as it bids to become carbon neutral by 2050.
THREE WEEKS LEFT to nominate for this year’s Solar Power Portal Awards
There are now just three weeks left to nominate your projects for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018.
Solarcentury wins sought-after London solar strategy tender
Solarcentury has won the highly sought-after reverse auction to install solar in London under the mayor’s flagship solar strategy.
Records tumble as solar PV dominates UK bank holiday power supply
The bank holiday sunshine helped solar PV become the UK’s dominant source of electricity for three hours on Sunday afternoon.
Lightsource BP bolsters Internet of Things capabilities with Ubiworx acquisition
Lightsource BP has confirmed the acquisition of Irish Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Ubiworx, in a move the solar firm intends to strengthen its all-round digital capabilities.
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Uncovering the ‘Leading Lights’ in new build solar
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Viridian Solar’s Stuart Elmes reflects on the recent STA ‘Leading Lights’ report and narrows in on the example Milton Keynes is setting for others to follow.
Clean Solar Solutions opens Ireland office in fresh international expansion
Solar PV cleaning firm Clean Solar Solutions (CSS) has expanded into Ireland, positioning itself for an expected boom in solar installations.
Energy minister teases ‘really positive’ outcomes from forthcoming solar strategy
Energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry has hinted that the government’s forthcoming post-2019 solar direction could deliver a “really positive” set of outcomes for the industry.
Thieves rip 100 solar panels, inverters from Lincolnshire install
Thieves have stolen around £50,000 worth of solar panels and inverters from a rooftop installation in Casewick Park, Lincolnshire.
Gresham House re-enters M&A fray with FIM Services purchase
Gresham House has agreed a deal to acquire fellow investment fund manager FIM Services for £25 million.
UK climbs back up EY’s renewables league on back of subsidy-free solar
The UK has climbed back up to seventh in EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), its highest position since cuts to renewable subsidies sent its ranking tumbling.
G2 passes 100MW of battery storage connections landmark
Independent connections provider g2 Energy has completed the grid connection works on a new 29MW battery storage facility in Kent, taking its UK battery storage works past the 100MW mark.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 host announced, new design category added
Solar Media, the publisher of Solar Power Portal, is delighted to announce that architect and TV personality George Clarke will host this year’s Solar Power Portal Awards.
2MW Tesla C&I battery installed in Scotland as ESB offers ‘no-money-down’ option
ESB has completed a Tesla battery storage installation for Ardagh Glass in Scotland on a ‘no-money-down’ offer, providing a further indication to the UK storage market’s focus on C&I projects.