Second life bus batteries to be trialled as storage for solar generation
A trial exploring the use of second life bus batteries for storing solar energy has been awarded £130,000 of funding.
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Gresham House to finance c.485MW battery storage portfolio with new share issuance programme
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has outlined plans to “significantly increase” its portfolio as it launches a new share issuance programme.
Work begins on 250MWh CRYOBattery lauded as ‘one of Europe’s largest energy storage systems’
Highview Power has begun site work for its 50MW/250MWh liquid air energy storage facility in Greater Manchester.
Sponsored Solar & Storage Live Awards 2020 shortlist unveiled
Solar & Storage Live is delighted to announce this year’s shortlist for the Solar & Storage Live Awards, which will take place from the 2 - 4 December 2020.
Gresham House completes largest battery project with £32.5m investment
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has completed its investment in the 50MW/75MWh Thurcroft battery storage site.
Gore Street acquires ‘substantial’ 81MW battery portfolio from Anesco
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has acquired an 81MW operating battery storage portfolio from Anesco, as the latter continues its transition from asset owner to services provider.
Highest SEG tariff launched as Tesla Energy Plan expanded to solar and Powerwall systems
As part of its new offering, the Tesla Energy Plan, the tech giant is offering the highest Solar Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs in the UK.
Portsmouth celebrates largest operational Tesla Powerwall installation in UK
Portsmouth City Council has celebrated the completion of the largest operational Tesla Powerwall installation in the UK as part of a 250kW solar system installed on its Hilsea Industrial Estate.
Engie launches solar PV and battery storage retrofit scheme
Engie has launched its Engie Zero retrofit scheme designed as a one-stop-shop to decentralise, digitalise and decarbonise homes.
Bristol Energy Cooperative launches community share offer to fund solar powered microgrid
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) has launched a £2 million community share offer to part-fund the UK’s first community-owned net zero housing microgrid.
Gresham House raises £15 million to fund new acquisition
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has raised approximately £15 million by issuing a mix of short and medium-term secured power bonds.
Harmony Energy targets portfolio growth after minor share sale
Harmony Energy is setting its sights on rapidly expanding its portfolio of projects in the UK, thanks to an investment from Ritchie Bland Energy (RBE).
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PODCAST: The need for flexibility from storage in light of increased offshore wind
The new 40GW offshore wind power target, the need for greater flexibility and the conspicuous lack of detail on the role of storage and solar going forwards come up as key topics of conversation in the new episode of Solar Media’s Podcast.
Second 300kW Connected Energy second life storage system to be installed in Suffolk
Connected Energy is to install a second life battery energy storage system in Suffolk, its second in the county.
So Energy Solar System launches as company aims to ‘go further’
Challenger supplier So Energy has launched a solar and storage offering called the So Energy Solar System.
Gore Street NAV up 1.7% as Ireland assets continue construction on time
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s NAV has risen by 1.7% in its latest quarterly results.