renewables

Cruachan Dam, Scotland, an existing 440MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, one of only four in the UK. Companies like owner Drax say the government support is needed to enable the deployment of more projects like it. Image: Drax.

Drax signs major partnership for Hollow Mountain PHES project

July 9, 2024
Drax has appointed global technology and engineering firm Voith Hydro to move its plans forward for its proposed 600MW underground pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project in Scotland.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

Solar Energy UK calls on Labour to release ‘ambitious’ Solar Roadmap and increase CfD budget

July 8, 2024
Solar Energy UK has called on the newly elected Labour government to publish an “ambitious” Solar Roadmap and increase the CfD budget.
solar panels in a green field

UK surpasses 16GW of installed solar capacity

July 5, 2024
According to new statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the UK surpassed 16GW of solar capacity in May 2024.
Actual solar generation is likely higher, given that the 110GWh of energy generation came only from grid-scale solar developments. Image: ib vogt.

Irish grid-scale solar generated 110GWh energy in June, meeting 4.4% of demand

July 4, 2024
Provisional data from grid operator EirGrid shows a third of the Republic of Ireland’s electricity came from renewable sources in June.
The Mission Zero Coalition was launched in March 2023 to build momentum from the Mission Zero Report written by ex-conservative MP Chris Skidmore. Image: Flickr.

Chris Skidmore’s Mission Zero Coalition: Net zero is a ‘generational economic opportunity’

June 28, 2024
On the fifth anniversary of the UK legislative net zero commitment (27 July), the Mission Zero Coalition published its report At a Crossroads: Pathways to a Net Zero Future.
A dark green battery energy storage system, outside, under a blue sky

Harmony Energy Income Trust interim results: ‘the worst is behind us’

June 27, 2024
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT), a leading battery energy storage system (BESS) investment firm, has released its interim results for the six months to April 30 2024.
An aerial view of the new solar panels at Erwin Hymer Travelworld, Stafford

Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld installs solar at flagship sales centre in Stafford

June 26, 2024
Motorhome dealership Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld has installed a large number of solar panels to reduce its carbon emissions.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

The UK could rival the world’s sunniest countries for solar

June 26, 2024
In this blog, Gurpreet Gujral, managing director at Atrato Partners, compares the UK solar market to Australia’s.
Solar panels next to a BESS unit

Elements Green secures planning consent for 360MW BESS

June 24, 2024
Solar and energy storage developer Elements Green has secured planning permission for its Staythorpe battery energy storage system (BESS).
A white man in builder's safety clothing installs a large solar panel on the roof of a house.

Solar Wizard launches to support rooftop solar

June 21, 2024
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), a UK charity, has launched Solar Wizard, an online tool to help homeowners, communities and local authorities evaluate their potential for rooftop solar.

Email Newsletter

Most Read

‘No proper thinking’: Zenobē on the LDES cap and floor scheme

Government proposes changes to NPS to boost clean energy

UK entering ‘peak period’ of solar PV theft by ‘fully industrialised’ criminal network

Local Government Association calls for mandated rooftop solar

UK council homes have higher rates of solar installs than private homes

Upcoming Events

Electrical Energy Storage 2025

7 May 2025
Munich, Germany

Intersolar Europe 2025

7 May 2025
Munich, Germany

Renewables Procurement & Revenue Summit 2025

21 May 2025
London, UK

Green Hydrogen Summit UK & Ireland 2025

1 July 2025
London, UK

UK Solar Summit 2025

1 July 2025
London, UK
Solar Power Portal is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.
Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC.

You are now subscribed!

Thank you for subscribing to the email newsletter. You can opt-out at any time.