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AMPYR Distributed Energy makes major partnerships

August 22, 2024
AMPYR Distributed Energy has formed strategic partnerships with two firms to boost the rollout of solar energy projects.
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Renewable power: Why corporate PPAs are a crucial ingredient for net zero

August 14, 2024
In this blog, Tom Abbottm PPA director at EDF Group, writes about the potential of corporate power purchase agreements.
In 2021, a 1.35GW solar project in Turkey (pictured) received £217 million loan support from UKEF. Image: Kalyone Enerji.

UK and Poland finance Turkish solar project

August 9, 2024
The UK’s Standard Chartered Bank will provide a €249 million loan  for Turkish renewable energy investment company Kalyon Enerji.
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SAE takes full ownership of 120MW/240MWh BESS

August 7, 2024
SAE has today (7 August) announced that it has purchased all shares of a 120MW/240MWh BESS project under development in Uskmouth, South Wales.
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Bristol Energy Cooperative on the rise of community energy

August 7, 2024
Solar Power Portal speaks to the co-founder of Bristol Energy Cooperative to explore the rise of community energy.
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Solar Nation joins forces with Hometree for solar panel financing

August 5, 2024
The Solar Nation, a network of solar panel installers, has partnered with Hometree to offer finance options for those looking to install residential solar panels.
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York University research shows importance of measuring solar farm biodiversity

August 2, 2024
A new study led by York University has shown that investment in solar farms could provide a major boost for biodiversity in the UK, but only if consistent metrics for evaluation are established.
The Prospectus sets out new "tiers" of pre-application service that will be provided by PINS. Image: UK Parliament.

Planning Inspectorate’s new DCO Pre-application Prospectus: a help or a hindrance for NSIPs?  

July 31, 2024
In this exclusive blog, lawyers explain more about the Pre-application Prospectus and what the changes mean for NSIPs.
SSE Renewabled pumped hydro storage

Plans progress for 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project

July 23, 2024
Solar panels next to a BESS unit

Balance Power nets £5.1 million debt facility, acquires solar project

July 19, 2024
Investment manager Triple Point and developer Balance Power have landed a £5.1 million debt facility to boost UK solar and BESS developments.

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