‘Solar Boom’ leads Naked Solar to put out call for new installers
Naked Solar is looking to expand its team, as VAT reductions, Supertax reductions for businesses and rising electricity bills lead to “a significant Solar Boom”.
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Banks Renewables submits planning application for 50MW Common Solar Farm
Independent renewable energy firm Banks Renewables has submitted a planning application for a new 50MW solar park east of Sheffield.
Nidec ASI continues to expand presence in UK as it becomes EPC for SUSI Partners 50MW BESS
Nidec ASI is continuing to expand its presence in Europe, announcing it is to provide battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions for a project in Northern Ireland, UK, that is being developed by SUSI Partners.
Harmony Energy Income Trust completes first acquisition, signs new contracts with Tesla
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has completed the acquisition of the 99MW/198MWh energy storage project, dubbed Bumpers.
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Three-quarters of Conservative Party members support solar power
Almost three quarters of Conservative Party members support solar power, a new YouGov survey has found.
British Solar Renewables acquired by ICG Infra
Integrated solar developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) has been acquired by global alternative asset manager ICG’s debut infrastructure fund, ICG Infra.
Lightrock Power secures permit for wildlife-friendly solar farm
Lightrock Power has secured planning permission for a solar plant in East Devon, after receival approval from the District Council’s planning committee.
Gore Street sees net income surge 191% as average revenue for assets increases by 68%
Gore Street saw its net income increase by 191% over the year to 31 March 2022, whilst the EBITDA of its operational portfolio surged 704%.
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Low Carbon Alliance secures planning consent for 25MW solar and storage site
Low Carbon Alliance, in partnership with wedding venue Cheswell Grange, has gained planning consent for a 25MW solar and storage facility in Shropshire.
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Lynher Energy acquires rights to build 96MW solar, 100MWh BESS
Lynher Energy has acquired the rights to build two solar battery farms and two independent battery storage facilities at adjacent sites in the UK.
Public Power Solutions commissions battery to support Swindon’s net zero transition
Swindon Borough Council’s development arm Public Power Solutions (PPS) has commissioned its Waterside Battery project.
Canadian Solar completes sale of 116MW of solar and storage to Gresham House
Canadian Solar has completed the sale of two fully-permitted solar and battery energy storage projects to Gresham House.
Cambridge Power gets planning permission for 100MW BESS project
Cambridge Power has secured planning permission for the construction of a 100MW battery energy storage system project (BESS).
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Solar output surges to meet quarter of UK demand during heat wave
During the heatwave on Tuesday 19 July, solar power output met up to a quarter of the UK’s power demand.
Vital Energi to install over 15,000 solar panels at Wolverhampton hospital
Vital Energi has started installation of over 15,000 solar panels that will power the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
Quarter of homeowners plan to make energy improvements in next year
Nearly a quarter of homeowners plan on installing energy efficiency measures in the next year, NatWest and S&P’s Greener Homes Attitude Tracker has found.