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The MCS has confirmed that Wales reached a record number to solar panel installations in 2023. Image: BBC

Wales reaches record number of solar panel installations in 2023

February 8, 2024
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed that Welsh homes and businesses installed a record number of solar panels and heat pumps in 2023.
An aerial shot of a solar farm surrounded by green trees.

Innova secures planning consent for 61.5MW of solar

February 7, 2024
Innova has secured planning consent for three solar projects, amounting to 61.5MW, across East Suffolk, Essex and Scotland.
An aerial shot of a BESS and solar farm with trees surrounding it.

Lightsource BP energises its first UK-based BESS

February 7, 2024
Solar and battery developer Lightsource bp has energised its first UK-based BESS – the first of its global multi-gigawatt pipeline.
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NHS Scotland to charge EVs with solar for first time

February 7, 2024
Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has installed a solar electric vehicle (EV) charging hub said to be the “first of its kind to be operational in Scotland.”
UK on track to add 1.7 GWp-dc of solar PV in 2023. Image: Pixabay.

Grid integration: Tackling solar connection complexities in the UK and Ireland

February 1, 2024
Grant McCormick and Chris Smith of PSC – Power Systems Consultants, discuss how a breakthrough in transmission-connected solar project marks a new stage for UK renewables development.
Oxford PV set a 'new world record' for the efficiency of a commercial-sized solar cell last year. Image: Fraunhofer ISE.

Oxford PV, Fraunhofer ISE achieve ‘record-breaking efficiency’ for PV module

January 31, 2024
Solar cell developer Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE have successfully developed a full-sized tandem PV module with a record efficiency of 25%.
BSR has a number of projects across the UK. Image: BSR Energy.

BSR submit revised plans for two solar farms

January 30, 2024
Integrated solar developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) has submitted revised plans for a 20MW solar farm in West Oxfordshire.
In May 2023, Aggreko agreed to become the financing and development partner for a 500MW US community solar portfolio. Image: Aggreko.

Aggreko acquires RenEnergy’s UK and South African businesses

January 29, 2024
Aggreko has acquired the UK and South African-based businesses of RenEnergy to bolster its solar and storage capabilities.
The pre-Seed funding round was led by Octopus Ventures and Aenu VC. Image: Michael Pointner (Pixabay).

Metris secures £2 million for AI-powered solar platform

January 26, 2024
AI-powered solar energy platform Metris Energy has raised £2 million to “revolutionise” how property owners assess, install and monetise solar energy.
Enviromena submits plans for 40MW solar farm in Doncaster. Image: Enviromena

Enviromena submits plans for 40MW solar farm in Doncaster 

January 25, 2024
Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has submitted plans for a 40MW solar farm to Doncaster City Council.

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