Plans emerge for 500MW solar & storage site in the UK
Finlay Colville, head of market research at Solar Media, provides the inside track on early plans for a 500MW solar-plus-storage facility in the UK.
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Farewell FiTs: How the feed-in tariff gave birth to UK Solar
Nine years on from the beginning of the feed-in tariff and the solar industry is a changed beast. Larger, certainly. Wiser, perhaps. One thing is for sure, it has learned to thrive in the face of uncertainty and rampant adversity.
Statkraft to partner redT on UK’s ‘first’ fully-funded solar-plus-storage offering
Statkraft has been revealed as the major European utility to partner with redT on a fully-financed solar-plus-storage offering for the UK’s thriving C&I market.
Solar & Storage Live Awards unveils Zoe Lyons as 2019 host
The Solar & Storage Live Awards ceremony will this year be hosted by comedian Zoe Lyons, event organiser Terrapinn has announced.
Above Surveying and University of Essex to develop advanced, AI-led solar inspection services
Above Surveying has launched a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Essex to use AI to develop advanced inspection services.
EDF and Anesco partner for ‘sector first’ storage floor price
Anesco has turned to EDF Energy to optimise its landmark Clayhill solar-plus-storage farm, including the provision of an “industry first” guaranteed floor price for storage.
Eden Sustainable and AMP Clean Energy launch multi-million-pound post-subsidy solar fund
Eden Sustainable and AMP Clean Energy have partnered on a new, multi-million-pound post-subsidy solar fund.
Oxford PV lands £31 million funding for perovskite commercialisation push
UK-based perovskite specialist Oxford PV has raised £31 million in a Series D funding round which included participation from a host of global energy companies.
Solarcentury toasts French solar auction wins
Solarcentury is to build three solar farms in France with a combined capacity of 57MW after racking up contract wins in the country's latest auction.
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Viridian continues expansion with Krannich Solar deal
UK solar company Viridian Solar is to partner Krannich Solar for the distribution of its Clearline Fusion roof integrated solar PV systems.
RedT future plunged into doubt as strategic review, new fundraising drives launched
The future of vanadium flow machine company redT has been plunged into doubt after it launched a strategic review of its ongoing business.
Solar helps Bristol council meet climate targets two years early
Bristol City Council has hit its climate targets two years early, with solar playing a crucial role.
Spring Statement: Industry mixed over ‘world-leading’ energy efficiency pledge
Chancellor Philip Hammond has received mixed feedback from the green economy for his Spring Statement, which included proposals for a new ‘Future Home Standard’.
Aberla Group boasts ‘exceptionally strong’ year following multi-million pound investment
Aberla Group has lauded a £3 million investment in its energy businesses after it recorded an “exceptionally strong” year, delivering significant growth.
Britain’s insurers could unlock ‘billions of pounds’ of investments for clean energy projects
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is aiming to unlock billions of pounds of investments for clean energy projects.
CORE makes £12 million investment in community-owned solar
Community Owned Renewable Energy LLP (CORE) has invested £12 million in three UK solar farms.