renewables

Swedish state-owned power company Vattenfall has established a new business unit dedicated to solar plus storage.

The UK’s suite of renewables set a new generation record in the first quarter of the year, official statistics from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy show.

What is expected to be Europe’s largest community battery is set to be installed at an innovative regeneration scheme in Nottingham, with a 2MWh Tesla battery to be deployed in September as part of a housing scheme alongside community solar.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has launched a stinging criticism of the government’s continued failure to publish its Clean Growth Plan.

The Clean Growth Plan is to be published in the autumn when Parliament returns after the summer recess, according to newly appointed climate change minister Claire Perry.

The government and Ofgem’s response to the Smart Power Call for Evidence will be published “as soon as the political situation makes it possible”.

Energy storage is the next obvious addition to solar plants in the UK. Elizabeth Reid of law firm Bird & Bird takes a look at some of the drivers, opportunities – and regulatory obstacles.

Solar is set to play a prominent role in future energy systems, according to the chief executive of French power company Engie.

The UK solar market is beginning to defy difficult conditions as developers emerge with new, post-subsidy models.

Foresight Group has sealed its maiden battery storage purchase, acquiring the 35MW RES-built Port of Tyne project.