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Hackney Council to install solar for 500 homes

February 14, 2024
Hackney Council’s cabinet has approved plans to install roof-mounted solar panels at 500 council homes, providing discounted electricity to residents.
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EDF Renewables secures planning approval for Essex battery storage project

September 8, 2023
EDF Renewables UK has won planning permission for a new grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Braintree, Essex.
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Ofgem to investigate Community Energy Scheme UK’s solar sales practices

August 20, 2021
The sales practices of the Community Energy Scheme UK are being called into question with the opening of an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
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Government unveils allocation of full £500m Local Authority Delivery of Green Homes Grant

March 24, 2021
The winners of the Local Authority segment of the Green Homes Grant have been unveiled, with £74 million allocated to over 100 local authorities for installations taking place by June 2021.
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Richmond Council joins Solar Together scheme to offer discounted solar

February 16, 2021
The Solar Together scheme offers residents the opportunity to buy solar panels at a discounted rate through a group buying scheme, with Richmond Council the latest to join.
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Solar rollout programme including urban farms and canopies given go ahead by Gateshead Council

November 12, 2020
A programme of solar PV installations – including two urban solar farms – has been approved by Gateshead Council.
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Swindon Borough Council signs PPA with Total for Chapel Farm solar site

September 30, 2020
Swindon Borough Council has launched a solar offset scheme, signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Total Gas and Power.
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UK’s largest council-owned battery storage site further expanded to 30MW

August 11, 2020
The UK’s largest council-owned battery storage site, the 30MW Fideoak Mill site, is now fully operational.
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Neath Port Talbot sees rollout of rooftop solar across six sites

July 13, 2020
A total of almost 190kW of rooftop solar is currently being installed across six sites in Neath Port Talbot.
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Up to 1,000 homes to receive solar PV in new Brighton & Hove City Council scheme

June 23, 2020
Brighton and Hove City Council is planning to install solar panels on up to 1,000 council-owned homes.

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