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Greencoat has secured the portfolio in a £700 million deal. Image: BayWa (Schroders Greencoat).

Schroders Greencoat to complete UK’s ‘largest-ever solar acquisition’

January 25, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has revealed today that it will complete the UK’s “largest-ever solar acquisition” securing 53 sites from Toucan Energy.
An image of the Fox Covert solar farm. Image: Low Carbon.

Low Carbon reaches financial close on 385MW co-located solar portfolio

January 23, 2024
Global renewable energy company Low Carbon has reached financial close on a 385MW portfolio of solar and co-located battery storage projects in the UK.
Schroders Greencoat has £1.1 billion AUM across UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders.

Schroders Greencoat launches renewable semi-liquid fund

January 22, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has launched a new semi-liquid energy transition fund to support renewable technologies including solar, battery storage, and more.
An image of Gore Streets' Lower Road battery asset. Image: Gore Street.

Gore Street’s Irish assets earn £19/MWh more than GB assets in Q3 of FY2023

January 10, 2024
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has revealed that its Irish portfolio generated an estimated £25.8/MWh during Q3 of the 2023 financial year.
Fiskerton II-A (above) is just one of many projects in the East Midlands being developed. Image: Shanghai Electric.

Shanghai Electric’s first large-scale overseas battery storage project enters commercial operations in Kent

January 4, 2024
Shanghai Electric has confirmed that its 100W/100MWh energy storage project in Kent has entered commercial operation.
Image: Pexels (Scott Webb).

The growth of hybrid renewables projects and PPAs

January 2, 2024
In this article, Jamie Storry, business development manager at Enel X, explains the benefits and challenges of taking this innovative approach.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS: 2023 confirmed as ‘best year ever’ for domestic solar installations

December 14, 2023
Data released by MCS on 13 December has confirmed that 2023 was the UK’s “best ever” year for renewable energy and heating installations.
Should the retail giant realise this ambition, the company could generate as much as 20GWh of electricity. Image: KNG Services.

Tesco to install solar PV on 100 stores over the next three years

December 12, 2023
Tesco has unveiled a new target to install solar panels on 100 of its stores over the next three years.
Zenobe operates across a number of international markets including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. Image: Zenobe.

Mubadala unveils £270 million investment in battery developer Zenobē

December 6, 2023
The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company has announced a strategic investment in battery energy storage and EV fleet solutions provider Zenobē.
Foresight Solar expects to bring its 50MW Sandridge BESS project online in 2024. Image: Foresight.

Foresight sees AUM increase to £12 billion as UK Energy Act eyed as a ‘market opportunity’

November 30, 2023
Sustainability-led investment manager Foresight Group has seen is assets under management (AUM) increase slightly to £12.2 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2023.

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