renewables

EDF Renewables UK has announced its intention to develop a 114MW battery storage system between Dunston and Swainesthorpe in the south of Norwich.

British solar thermal design and engineering company, Naked Energy, has announced a distribution partnership with Italian energy service company X3Energy.

The Pillswood project, developed by Harmony Energy Income Trust and managed by Tesla, has gone live ahead of schedule with both phases A and B to energise this month.

Solar and energy storage specialist fund NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has published its interim results as of 30 September 2022, which suggest that the new windfall tax will have a limited impact for its portfolio given its diversification.

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) have installed a solar PV array on the south-facing roof elevation at Health House in Hull, which is set to generate more than 300MWh of renewable energy, saving the NHS over £60,000 in electricity costs.

Housing association-run solar installer, Raven Renewables, has signed its first contract with Slough-based Sparta Homes Limited, to install solar panels at new Berkshire homes being built.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a windfall tax on electricity generators at a rate of 45%.

Irish renewable energy investor NTR Plc, has announced the acquisition of the 70MWp Medebridge solar farm in Essex, bringing its total UK solar plants to almost 170MW of installed capacity.

Market intelligence company Cornwall Insight has warned that extending the windfall tax to renewable energy companies such as solar power funds would be disproportionate to profits.

Solar farm owner Toucan Energy Holdings has reportedly entered into administration, with Thurrock Council having run up debts of around £1.5 billion.