Canadian Solar enters UK battery energy storage space with Pulse Clean Energy deal
Canadian Solar has made its first move in the UK battery energy storage space after signing a number of agreements with Pulse Clean Energy.
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Solar, wind and nuclear could exceed demand more than 50% of the time by 2030
The UK could have an oversupply of electricity 53% of the time, if new renewable and nuclear targets are hit by 2030.
Solar PV biodiversity best practice guidance published by Solar Energy UK
Solar farms can help reverse Britain’s declining wildlife through animal habitat enhancements, a new report from Solar Energy UK has detailed.
Liquidity constraints and regulation biggest barriers to investment in renewables
Liquidity constraints and insufficient regulation remain barriers to investment in renewables in the UK, but the market is picking up.
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Increases in power price forecasts provide boost for Bluefield, Octopus Renewables
Bluefield Solar and Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) have detailed the continued impact of the high power prices seen across Europe in a lingering trend across the sector.
AES installs 31.5kWp solar PV system at Edinburgh Castle
Solar PV has been installed on the roof of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle by AES Solar as part of a programme to reduce energy use on historic properties
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Ireland’s first RESS 1 solar farm Millvale energised
Ireland’s first utility-scale solar farm developed under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) has connected to the national grid.
Penso Power and Luminous Energy get green light for 350MW battery storage asset
Welbar Energy Storage joint venture – made up of Penso Power and Luminous Energy – have secured planning permission for a 350MW connection capacity battery storage development in North Warwickshire.
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Ofgem to reduce connection charges for solar following code review
Connection charges for generation - including solar PV - are to be reduced, with energy regulator Ofgem having published its final decision in the Access and Forward-Looking Charges Significant Code Review (SCR).
Foresight revenues 30% above expectation as power price escalation continues
Global revenues of Foresight Solar Fund’s portfolio have surpassed expectations during Q1 2022 as the company records increased net asset value (NAV).
Anesco heads to Germany with new subsidiary as European expansion continues
In its first steps into the market, Anesco has acquired German renewables firm Aeos Energy and launched its Anesco Germany subsidiary.
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10% of SMEs plan to invest in onsite generation in the next year
Just 7% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have invested in onsite generation, but this is set to more than double over the next 12 months, with solar and storage remaining the most popular choices.
Keele University opens Low Carbon Energy Generation park
Keele University has officially opened its new Low Carbon Energy Generation park, including 12,500 solar panels as well as two wind turbines.
Zenobē begins construction of 50MW/100MWh transmission connected battery in Scotland
Zenobē has begun construction of its 50MW/100MWh battery storage asset in Scotland, said to be the first transmission connected battery in the country.
Construction starts at EDF’s 50MW Sutton Bridge solar site
Construction of EDF Renewables’ first major UK solar project has begun, with Anesco having been appointed to build the site.
Q&A: Field’s Elspeth Vincent discusses the legal considerations of storage expansion at ‘blitzscale’
Solar Power Portal caught up with Field’s Elspeth Vincent to talk about the legal considerations of expanding a storage pipeline at “blitzscale” and ensuring the risk lines up with the rewards.