UK needs to treble solar in order to reach net zero but ‘significant barriers’ remain
The UK solar industry needs to treble to align with Climate Change Committee (CCC) recommendations, hitting 40GW of installed capacity by 2030.
Storage
NESF sees solar portfolio boost despite a year ‘dominated by uncertainty’
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) is pursuing a 500MW pipeline of energy storage assets after achieving what it said were “solid” financial results.
Macquarie’s GIG partners Capbal to develop 187MWh storage portfolio
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has acquired a portfolio of 187MWh of late-stage development battery storage projects in the UK.
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ILI Group gain approval for pumped hydro at iconic Loch Ness
ILI Group has had its 450MW pumped hydro plant, which is to sit on the shores of the iconic Loch Ness, approved by the Scottish government.
Anesco snapped up by Ara Partners and Aksiom as it gears up for growth
Anesco has been bought by a joint venture between private equity firm Ara Partners and technical and commercial services company Aksiom Services Group.
Solarwatt teams up with BMW to launch modular battery product
German PV manufacturer Solarwatt has today (9 June) unveiled a new battery storage product developed in collaboration with BMW.
So Energy launches solar and storage offering for new and existing customers
Challenger utility So Energy has launched a full-service solar and storage solution for its customers, following a successful trial in 2020.
‘Retrofit revolution’ to see training programmes on new tech for London solar workforce
Battery storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging and related smart tech are to be the focus of new training and apprenticeships launched by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in partnership with Solar Energy UK.
Zenobe announces Scotland’s first transmission-connected battery storage project
Zenobe is developing Scotland’s first transmission-connected battery storage project, it has announced.
Surrey County Council latest to join Solar Together group-buying PV scheme
Surrey County Council is to offer homeowners the opportunity to buy solar PV through a group-buying scheme as it becomes the latest to join Solar Together.
Top ten UK battery storage projects forecast for 2021 completion
The pipeline of utility-scale and large commercial segments for battery storage in the UK is continually increasing, with a pipeline of over 16GW of projects with the potential for deployment over the next few years.
Gravitricity submits global patent for adding hydrogen and heat storage to its energy systems
Energy storage company Gravitricity is to add hydrogen and heat storage to its underground gravity energy system.
PODCAST: How could solar’s materials crisis affect deployment?
The Solar Media podcast returns for another episode, as we look to uncover how a materials crisis in solar manufacturing could impact on deployment.
RES gets green light for 100MW battery energy storage site
A 99.9MW energy storage project in development by RES has secured planning permission, with the asset set to be operational in late 2023.
Gore Street snaps up 80MW battery storage asset from RES
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has acquired an 80MW energy storage project from RES, having also entered into exclusivity with the renewable energy company for over 300MW of assets.
JLEN eyes further battery investment with £57m fundraise
JLEN is to fund new battery storage and biogas investments with the proceeds of a new oversubscribed £56.9 million placement.