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UK solar capacity up 5.9% year-on-year

May 29, 2025
The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that both domestic and non-domestic solar installations are continuing to rise in the UK.
Metlen will build the Hulam Solar Park and Sheraton Solar Park, 71MW and 53MW respectively, for Lightsource bp, both in Durham. Image: Lightsource bp.

Metlen Energy and Metals expands UK solar PV portfolio

May 27, 2025
Metlen Energy and Metals (formerly Mytilineos) has signed six EPC contracts covering a combined 313.4MW of solar and BESS.
“You can have the sunniest day of the year, but if the network operator tells you to turn your solar site down, and you didn’t account for that in your Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), you take the hit,” Lynch (pictured) explained. Image: Solar Media.

Inaccurate curtailment forecasting could derail UK solar projects

May 27, 2025
Despite being a crucial determinant of revenue, curtailment risk is often misunderstood or underestimated.
The government is consulting on introducing the legal mandate as part of its Plan For Change. Image: EDF Renewables.

Community benefit funds could be made legal obligation for developers

May 22, 2025
The UK government is consulting on whether to make community benefits a legal obligation for renewable energy developers.
The guide uses the Forest Gate solar PV plant developed by Eden Renewables, a 49.9MW solar and BESS project in North Wiltshire, which will be up to 20% community-owned as a case study. Image: Eden Renewables.

Regen publishes guidance for renewable development community engagement best practice

May 19, 2025
Good community engagement practice from renewables developers can establish a mutual understanding with local communities, scoring support for renewable energy projects.
Greencells entered the British market in 2014 and globally it has installed capacity of over 3.2GW. Image: Greencells Group's Haidemühl PV plant in Germany.

Greencells Group signs EPC, O&M contracts for 68.5MWp UK solar power plant

May 16, 2025
Germany-headquartered solar services provider Greencells Group has firmed its position in the UK market via two contracts with Enray Power.
The EOS facility adjoins the site where hydrogen production facilities HyGreen Teesside and H2 Teesside, both led by multinational oil and gas company BP, are planned to be built. Image: Teesworks.

EOS scores approval for 100MW Teesworks battery energy storage system

May 16, 2025
Plans for a £62 million energy storage facility with 100MW capacity have been approved for development at the Teesworks industrial zone.
The conversation around solar farms often lacks reliable data, leading to conflicting narratives. Image: Lightrock Power.

Do solar farms boost biodiversity?

May 9, 2025
Understanding the effects on land and biodiversity caused by land-based renewables is far from straightforward, writes Tom Kenning for PV Tech Power.
Ethical Power put forward the three projects via Hive Ethical Project Developments, a joint venture with Hive Energy. Image: Ethical Power.

Ethical Power scores three solar PV planning consents

May 8, 2025
Ethical Power has been granted planning permission for three solar power plants with combined generation capacity of 63.4MW.
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DESNZ launches call for evidence for solar carports in the UK

May 8, 2025
DESNZ has launched a call for evidence to help increase the number of solar-powered carports in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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