MCS backs ‘home-grown energy’ rebrand amidst ‘turbulent’ market
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has unveiled its rebrand focused on improving accessibility for consumers and emphasising the benefits of ‘home-grown energy’.
Storage
Gresham House aims to complete 150MW of battery storage by Q1 2020 following new asset purchase
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has completed the purchase of a 5MW standalone battery storage project.
Q CELLS takes aim at UK flexible energy market with home battery solution
Q CELLS is launching its AC-coupled home energy storage solution in the UK and Ireland, taking aim at the country’s post-feed-in tariff domestic market.
Northumberland Council’s 800kW solar carport install set for green light
A proposed 800kW solar carport with battery storage is set to receive final approval from Northumberland County Council next week.
MCS consults on new battery storage certification scheme
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has launched a consultation on its new certification for battery energy storage systems.
RedT bids to create ‘leading player’ in energy storage with Avalon merger
RedT has confirmed it has agreed outline terms for a reverse takeover of fellow vanadium redox flow battery firm Avalon, a move which the firm said would create a “leading player” in the energy storage market.
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Solar policy framework needed as net zero could depend on 20 million ‘mini power stations’
The UK will need 20 million ‘mini power stations’ to reach its net zero energy goals, with the need to create a policy framework for technologies like solar PV and energy storage an immediate priority, a group convened in Britain’s parliament this week heard.
Sustained government funding for solar innovation and clear vision for storage needed
The government should provide sustained funding into solar innovation and set a clear vision for the role of flexibility in the energy system, according to a new report.
Cost reductions and storage co-location to boost rapid solar growth in late 2020s
Reductions in costs of solar technology, as well as co-location with increasingly cheaper storage, is set to boost solar growth in the later part of the next decade, said National Grid ESO.
Remove policy barriers to solar, says Conservative Environmental Network manifesto
The Conservative Environmental Network (CEN) has released its manifesto, outlining ideas for how the Conservative Party could tackle the climate emergency, including the removal of barriers to solar and storage.
sonnen appoints new UK lead as it targets storage, VPP growth
Shell-owned energy storage firm sonnen has appointed Gavin Stokes as its new UK & Ireland country director, tasking him with growing the firm’s residential storage footprint.
Anesco celebrates completion of firm’s largest utility-scale battery to date
Anesco has completed its largest utility-scale battery storage site to date, a 20MW/20MWh project near Manchester.
Concerns linger over redT future as operating loss widens
Concerns over the future of energy storage firm redT remain after it admitted that, without additional investment, the vanadium flow machine manufacturer could be forced to cease trading by the end of November.
Solar and storage VAT legislation moves forward despite strong opposition
Legislation to increase the rate of VAT attached to solar panels and home batteries to 20% move forward yesterday following a legislation committee hearing that included accusations of government errors and “bombast and windbaggery”.
Social Energy closes in on £50 million fundraise to finance expansion
Social Energy is closing in on raising up to £50 million in new finance, after more than 20 companies expressed an interest in helping support the energy tech firm’s expansion.
UK battery storage capacity could reach 70% growth in 2019 as business models evolve
As much as 500MW of additional large-scale battery storage capacity could be built in the UK in 2019, increasing its capacity by more than 70% to 1.2GW. Lauren Cook, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, reports.