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Octopus launches ‘UK-first’ solar referral scheme

April 3, 2024
Octopus Energy has announced the launch of its solar and heat pump referral scheme, offering £100 worth of incentives.
Conrad Energy has secured planning permission for a 15.23MW solar farm in collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters. Image: Harmony Energy

Fifth Contracts for Difference round pushes UK solar forward

April 3, 2024
Gareth Simkins examines the winning projects of AR5 and looks ahead to assess how solar is likely to fare in future rounds.
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UK solar industry bolsters pledge to sustainable supply chains

April 2, 2024
Members of the UK solar industry reinforced their commitment to developing sustainable supply chains, Solar Energy UK has revealed.
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Over four in five homeowners using solar see energy bill reduction

March 28, 2024
Research published by Halifax has revealed that 84% of UK households noted a reduction in monthly energy bills after installing solar panels.
Otovo claims customers "could make savings on day one." Image: Otovo

Otovo unveils new solar subscription service

March 28, 2024
Norwegian-based solar marketplace Otovo is set to “democratise access to solar” through a new solar subscription product being introduced to the UK.
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‘Energy storage for EV charging makes sense in areas with no grid’, says Socomec

March 27, 2024
To learn more about how energy storage can support and even enhance EV charging systems, Solar Power Portal speaks with Elodie Hestin, energy storage marketing manager at Socomec.
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Solar helps renewables outnumber gas in winter 23/24

March 26, 2024
Solar has helped contribute to a winter period where renewable generation outnumbered gas, new analysis from the ECIU has indicated.
Connected Energy's E-STOR second-life Battery Energy Storage system.

Second-life EV battery storage installed at Volvo charging hubs

March 22, 2024
Connected Energy’s 300kW second-life battery storage systems have been installed at two Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland charging workshops to help manage grid connection restraints.
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Oldham Council invites businesses to bid for £1.2 million solar farm

March 22, 2024
Oldham Council has invited businesses to tender a £1.2 million contract to deliver and maintain a major new solar farm in the area.
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Harmony Energy, FRV energise 99MW/198MWh BESS in Essex

March 22, 2024
The 99MW/198MWh Clay Tye battery energy storage system (BESS), a joint project between Harmony Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), has been set live.

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