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Second consultation phase opens for 350MW Mallard Pass solar farm
The second consultation phase has opened for the 350MW Mallard Pass solar farm in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and Rutland.
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Sponsored Is domestic manufacturing the route to secure British solar from supply chain challenges?
Solarport Systems' marketing and brand manager Christy Tattershall takes a look at the supply challenges impacting the solar sector in the UK, and the benefits of domestic manufacturing.
RESS winners revealed as 1.5GW of solar secures contracts in ‘hugely challenging’ auction
Provisional results for the second auction in Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) have been published, showing that 1,534.1MW of solar PV was successful - equivalent to 78% of total capacity.
The RO gets green light for first solar development as it announces new energy arm
Real estate developer the RO has gained planning consent for a 5MW solar park, and announced the launch of a new energy business.
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Scottish solar rollout could create more than 8,500 jobs by 2030
More than 8,500 new jobs could be created in Scotland by the end of the decade if the solar sector’s target of 6GW is reached.
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University of York to install and maintain solar installation using robots
The University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy is set to install, inspect and maintain a solar installation entirely using robots.
Solar PV generation falls 5.9% in 2021 despite increases in capacity
Solar generation fell by 5.9% in 2021 compared to 2020, with renewables generation decreasing across the board as a result of less favourable weather conditions.
High power prices, inflation rates and strong irradiation continue to boost asset value
High power prices continue to drive up the value of solar assets in the UK, with this expected to continue at least throughout 2022.
‘Vital support’ on offer as net zero community energy fund launched by Northern Powergrid
A new fund targeted at tackling the barriers community energy groups face when getting projects off the ground has been launched by distribution network operator (DNO) Northern Powergrid.
Vodaphone, Centrica and MYTILINEOS sign PPA for 110MW of solar
Vodaphone and Centrica have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with MYTILINEOS S.A for the output of three solar farms in the UK.
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Bluefield acquires 93MW portfolio of UK wind and solar assets
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has acquired a portfolio of 93.2MWp of UK-based solar and wind for an equity consideration of £112.4 million.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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).