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Net Zero by Current±: Ahead of UK Solar Summit, Finlay Colville on the UK solar market

April 30, 2024
In this episode, Finlay Colville, head of research at PV-Tech and Solar Media, discusses how the UK solar market fares in comparison to other worldwide markets ahead of UK Solar Summit.
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Co-ops sign major solar partnerships

April 29, 2024
In the last month, the Co-operative Group has announced two partnerships with solar energy companies to provide clean electricity for its properties.
Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Solar Farm

Spire Healthcare signs £5.2 million contract for solar PV

April 26, 2024
Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare has signed a £5.2 million contract with eEnergy to provide a solar PV (photovoltaic) system across 38 sites.
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Eden Sustainable secures £75 million solar accelerator facility from Thrive Renewables

April 24, 2024
Solar developer and construction company Eden Sustainable has secured £75 million from Thrive Renewables for a solar accelerator facility.
The IPA pointed out that the improved energy efficiency of the project will reduce taxpayer energy costs by over £1m per year. Image: Ministry of Justice.  

Solar to support ‘UK first’ all-electric green prison

April 24, 2024
Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the ten-year contract to run HMP Millsike, which will be powered by solar.
The project will combine solar, onshore wind and battery storage. Image: Fred. Olsen Renewables.

Fred. Olsen Renewables unveils plans for first hybrid project in Scotland

April 23, 2024
Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.
Renewco said the site could power around 18,000 homes, which equates to roughly 22,590 tonnes of carbon emission savings a year. Image: Renewco Power.

Scottish solar and battery project gets greenlight 

April 23, 2024
Two schools in Birmingham, the Ark Victoria Academy and Ark Kings Academy, have recently had new solar systems installed as part of the scheme. Image: National Grid.

National Grid allocates £2.7 million to support solar at schools

April 22, 2024
National Grid has launched a new £2.7 million venture to provide grants for solar projects to schools in South Wales, the South West and the Midlands.
Solar farm Barkham Image Wokingham Borough Council

ESO suggests retrospective use of solar grid connection reforms

April 18, 2024
The UK’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) has proposed applying the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach to existing solar projects in the queue.
Viridian Solar Rooftop Commercial

Bath leisure centre receives government funding for rooftop solar

April 16, 2024
Bath & North East Somerset Council has been awarded £173,166 in UK government funding to install solar on top of the Bath Sports & Leisure Centre.

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