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Elgin Energy targets 5GW of solar plus storage by 2025 following £25m fundraise
Solar and storage developer Elgin Energy has raised £25 million, and will target an ambitious medium-term growth strategy.
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MCS launches battery installation standard in bid to provide ‘one-stop-shop’ to installers
The MCS has launched its new battery installation standard, detailing requirements for MCS certified installers who supply, design and install electrical energy storage or battery systems.
Gresham House to significantly grow its BESS pipeline thanks to £380m NatWest funding
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc is to significantly grow its pipeline having secured a £380 million funding package from NatWest.
Solar & Storage Live 2021: Day Three
The Solar Power Portal editorial team is reporting live from day three of Solar and Storage Live, with insight, news and views from the show floor.
Balance Power’s 30MW BESS approved with further southwest sites to come
A 30MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Tawton, Devon, has been granted planning approval by West Devon Borough Council.
EvoEnergy scoops S&SL Awards double as George Goudsmit takes home Lifetime Achievement prize
Rooftop solar installer EvoEnergy took home two awards at the Solar & Storage Live Awards while AES founder George Goudsmit was recognised for his contribution to the UK solar industry.
HBS New Energies and UPOWA acquired by Brickability Group
Building materials distributor Brickability Group has acquired renewable energy business HBS NE Limited, including its trading names HBS New Energies and UPOWA.
Solar & Storage Live 2021: Day Two
The Solar Power Portal editorial team is reporting live from Solar & Storage Live 2021, bringing you all the insight, news and views from the show floor.
PODCAST: UK solar industry reflects on COP26, energy storage continues to accelerate
The renewables sector has now had a few weeks to digest the Glasgow Climate Pact and in this episode of the Solar Media Podcast, brought to you in collaboration with Solar Energy UK, we hear the verdict directly from those who were there at COP26.
Solar & Storage Live 2021: Day One
Solar Power Portal's live coverage of Solar & Storage Live, bringing you all the insight, news and views from the show floor.
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1.5GW of Irish PV to receive grid connection offers through ECP process
Eirgrid and ESB Networks have released the full list of renewable energy projects to receive grid connection offers in Ireland through their enduring connection policy (ECP) process, with solar PV representing the majority of these.
Octopus looks to raise £73.9m as it eyes new asset pipeline
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has announced its intention to conduct a placing of up to 70,000,000 new ordinary shares to raise around £73.9 million.
Custom Solar secures £4.8m funding boost from Virgin Money
Commercial rooftop solar company Custom Solar has secured £4.8 million in new lending from Virgin Money.
NESF doubles down on PPA strategy as its installed capacity increases by 10%
NextEnergy Solar Fund’s (NESF) total installed capacity now stands at 895MW, with the company continuing to focus on long-term corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
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Atrato Onsite Energy raises £150m in oversubscribed IPO
New renewables investment trust Atrato Onsite Energy has raised gross proceeds of £150 million though an oversubscribed Initial Placing, Offer for Subscription and Intermediaries Offer (IPO).
Sponsored Solar and Storage Live 2021: Exhibitors and speakers to watch out for
In less than a week, the Solar and Storage Live conference and exhibition will kick off, returning to Birmingham’s NEC Arena from 23-25 November, Solar Power Portal takes a look at some of the key exhibitors and speakers.