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solar energy worker in hard hat and hi-vis installing solar PV modules

Solar Energy UK membership hits new high as industry growth continues

May 3, 2024
Solar Energy UK celebrates a significant milestone as membership reaches new record, highlighting growth in the UK’s renewable energy sector.
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RES submits application for 29MW Magheralin Solar Farm

May 2, 2024
UK renewable energy firm RES has submitted a planning application to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for a 29.9MW solar project.
The 120MW ground-mounted solar PV plant will provide over 100 local green jobs. Image: Sonnedix.

Construction begins on Sonnedix’s largest UK solar plant 

April 26, 2024
Once operational, it will supply roughly 124,600MWh of renewable electricity annually
Two schools in Birmingham, the Ark Victoria Academy and Ark Kings Academy, have recently had new solar systems installed as part of the scheme. Image: National Grid.

National Grid allocates £2.7 million to support solar at schools

April 22, 2024
National Grid has launched a new £2.7 million venture to provide grants for solar projects to schools in South Wales, the South West and the Midlands.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: Battery storage installations rise by 707% in March

April 22, 2024
According to the latest statistics from MSC, battery storage installations rose by 707% year-on-year in March 2024
solar PV farm at Whinfield in the Northeast of England

Q ENERGY expands UK solar portfolio with 33 MWp project

April 17, 2024
Q ENERGY has announced it is advancing construction on its Whinfield Solar PV farm, expected to generate enough electricity to power over 8,700 average households annually.
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Report: UK solar hotspots revealed

April 15, 2024
New research by Independent Advisor shows that solar installations in the UK increased by over 37% in the last year.
E.ON Next unveils its 'Next Export Premium Plus' and 'Next Export Premium' tariffs. Image: E.ON Next

E.ON Next unveils new solar export tariffs

April 9, 2024
E.ON Next has unveiled two new solar export tariff rates designed to offer solar-equipped customers attractive returns when selling excess energy back to the grid.
The PPA encompasses energy from RWE's Cotmoor and Copse Lodge solar projects. Image: RWE.

RWE signs its first UK-based solar PPA

April 9, 2024
German power company RWE has signed its first UK-based solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with the UK subsidiary of Kerry Group.
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Formula E, Aggreko to use solar arrays at sustainable sport events

April 8, 2024
Energy solutions provider Aggreko has signed a multi-year deal with Formula E to deliver solar arrays for its global net zero sport events.

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