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NextEnergy UK ESG acquires nine solar assets in first year. Image: Getty.

NextPower UK ESG acquires nine solar assets in first year

October 12, 2023
In its first year, NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG), a private solar fund focusing on new-builds, acquired nine assets totalling 416MW of capacity.
The policy could be introduced to protect food security, reports indicate. Image: UK gov.

Sunak to restrict the installation of solar panels, reports say

October 9, 2023
Reports from over the weekend have indicated that Rishi Sunak could be set to restrict the installation of solar panels on British land due to food security.
The EPC agreement totals just over £144 million. Image: Pxhere NC.

Mytilineos secures EPC contract for Cleve Hill Solar Park

October 9, 2023
Greek-based Mytilineos Energy and Metals has signed an EPC contract for the 373MW Cleve Hill solar project.
Battery storage installations saw a welcome increase in Q1 2024. Image: MCS.

MCS eyes a more ‘active’ approach with redevelopment

October 6, 2023
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has unveiled a redevelopment which will see the initiative take a more “active” approach.
Solar panel on dramatic sunset sky background, Alternative energy concept

Approval for 50MW solar-plus-storage project in Nottinghamshire

October 5, 2023
UK developer Ridge Clean Energy has received planning approval for a 50MW solar and storage project in Nottinghamshire.
Railpen purchased the solar farm in early 2023. Image: Railpen.

30MWp Bracks Solar Farm commences operations

October 4, 2023
Renewable energy firm BayWa r.e. and Railpen have confirmed that the 30MWp Bracks Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire has entered commercial operation.
BSIF saw its production rise to 836GWh for the financial year. Image: Bluefield Solar Income Fund.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund sees renewable generation rise by 22% YoY

October 3, 2023
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has seen its renewable generation production increase by 22% year-on-year (YoY) to 836GWh.
Quinbrook's Rassau Synchronous Condenser project in Wales, which went online in 2022. Image: Quinbrook.

Quinbrook raises £625 million for UK-focused renewables fund, exceeds half-billion target

October 3, 2023
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has raised £620 million for a UK-focused renewables fund, with solar, storage and flexibility assets a key focus.
UK on track to add 1.7 GWp-dc of solar PV in 2023. Image: Pixabay.

Solar growth helps UK renewable capacity hit 53GW in 2022

October 2, 2023
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that the UK’s solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity grew by 5.3% in 2022.
Early design layout of the Rosefield Solar Farm NSIP project. Image: Rosefield Solar Farm.

Consultation for EDF’s second NSIP utility-scale PV project, with 500MW grid connection secured

September 29, 2023
Public consultation has opened on a large-scale solar PV project in Buckinghamshire which is at the early stages of development, by co-owners EDF Renewables UK and PS Renewables.

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