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TRIG buys into energy storage with 20MW RES project
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has become the latest investor to enter the large scale storage market after buying a 20MW project from RES for £20 million.
National policy must follow capital solar strategy’s lead, solar lobby says
The UK solar industry has widely backed Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s new environment strategy, but stressed the need for national policy to support it.
BEC launches new community fund as solar investments pay dividends
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) is to make a further £50,000 of community benefit funds available to projects in the South West on the back of renewed power profits.
Solarwatt welcomes new installer partners as storage appetite ramps up
Solarwatt has appointed 12 new UK installer partners to serve demand for its MyReserve battery storage systems as its partnership with Fronius continues to reap benefits.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 shortlist spotlight – Energy Efficiency & CSR Programme
With the Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 is now just a matter of weeks away, we take a closer look at the Energy Efficiency and Corporate Social Responsibility Programme shortlist.
Reverse solar auctions, community solar grants and TfL tenders to form new London solar strategy
A reverse solar auction is to be run for London homeowners under plans outlined by the mayor today, which place community energy schemes at the centre of City Hall’s plans while shutting the door once and for all on a rumoured London feed-in tariff.
Solar and storage could save homes £600 each year, new report finds
Installing solar and storage technologies into homes could save them as much as £600 each year on their fuel bills, a new study has found.
IET publishes long-awaited code of practice for energy storage
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has published its long-awaited Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, filling what has been described as a vacuum of clear guidance for installers and their customers.
Huntingdonshire council sets stall out for new solar developments
Huntingdonshire District Council is to prioritise solar over onshore wind developments as it seeks to bolster renewables in the area.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 shortlist spotlight – O&M Provider of the Year
The Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 is now just a matter of weeks away and the shortlisted entrants have all been publicised.
Soaring solar sends UK power demand to eight-year low
Soaring generation from the UK’s solar assets sent UK power demand to a new low last month, according to data compiled by monitoring firm EnAppSys.
BayWa r.e. clinches Good Energy solar O&M tender
BayWa r.e. has clinched a deal to take over the O&M services for six solar farms owned by clean utility Good Energy.
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Mongoose claims new community energy record with solar-plus-storage finance deal
Mongoose Energy has claimed to have completed the UK’s “largest ever” community energy deal by financing a 15MW solar-plus-storage project.