UK renewables generate more than fossil fuels for first time in Q3
In Q3 this year, renewables including solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels did for the first time.
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ScottishPower bids to build private wire solar-plus-storage project in Scotland
ScottishPower’s renewables arm has applied to build a utility-scale solar-plus-storage farm in Scotland, which is to be backed by a private wire connection with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.
Solar & Storage Awards: Photon Energy wins big as Leonie Greene scoops lifetime achievement
Photon Energy scooped the coveted Contractor of the Year gong at last night’s Solar & Storage Awards as the Solar Trade Association’s Leonie Greene was recognised for her contribution to the UK solar sector.
Labour Party unveils new solar commitment in push to install PV on 1.75 million homes
The Labour Party has announced plans to install solar one 1.75 million homes as part of a huge energy sector shake-up.
Arsenal FC’s new battery to trade solar on the wholesale market
Arsenal’s Emirates stadium is now home to a behind the meter battery that will today begin trading solar power on the wholesale market following its unveiling yesterday.
The Phoenix Works continues electric vehicle charging drive with Tonik Energy offer
The Phoenix Works and green supplier Tonik Energy have launched an electric vehicle charging service for commercial premises as the company continues to push into the EV charging market.
Solar support continues to shine as BEIS clean growth campaigns fail to capture public interest
Public support for solar PV remains high, but the government has seemingly failed with its clean growth awareness campaigns.
Sunamp signs ‘milestone’ MoU with Trina Solar to combine thermal storage with heat pumps
Sunamp has signed an agreement with Chinese solar giant Trina Solar to develop an integrated solution combining its thermal storage batteries with heat pumps to be manufactured at a new factory in Changzhou.
Failing to ‘cross the Rubicon’: education, familiarity and complexity stand in the way of PPAs
A lack of familiarity and education among corporates, and complexity over deal arrangements, is stopping firms ‘crossing the Rubicon’ and signing up to power purchase agreements utilising on-site solar, according to a panel investors speaking at last week’s Solar & Storage Live.
UK’s second subsidy-free solar farm completed by West Sussex Council using battery storage
The UK’s second subsidy-free solar farm, and the first by a local authority using battery storage, has been completed by West Sussex County Council in a project that ticked “every box” and will generate significant income over the next 25 years.
Solar & Storage Today digital versions now available for free download
Solar Power Portal has today published digital versions of all three copies of last week’s Solar & Storage Today daily newspapers.
Scottish Power to develop ‘sizeable’ UK solar portfolio following fossil fuel divestment
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.
Solar Power Portal & Energy Storage News Awards 2018 winners gallery
All the photos from this week's Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards, as the evening's winners collect their awards.
New solar funding to be deployed on the Isles of Scilly smart grid project
The first tranche of a near £3 million investment is to be deployed on the Isles of Scilly to deliver installations of new solar arrays, as well as electric vehicle chargers including some with vehicle-to-grid technology.
Tesla and Anesco batteries combine for 4MW energy storage install at food wholesaler
Food wholesaler Philip Dennis Foodservice has installed energy storage units totalling over 4MW at its Barnstaple offices in an effort to generate revenue from grid services, rather than making savings from behind-the-meter activity.
MCS administrator bolsters ranks with digital services and cybersecurity acquisitions
Gemserv, the administrator of the Micro Certification Scheme (MCS), has acquired two specialist consultancies specialising in digital services and cyber security in an effort to broaden its capabilities.