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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.
The two solar farms are located in Dorset and Wiltshire. Image: Centrica.

Centrica adds 32MW of solar to South-West portfolio

March 26, 2024
Energy services firm Centrica has added two solar projects totalling 32MW in the South-West of England to its portfolio.
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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.
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Suffolk County Council calls for ‘greater transparency’ following 200MW solar NSIP plans

March 25, 2024
Suffolk County Council has called for greater transparency and fairness for communities when developing large-scale solar projects.
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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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Centrica signs PPA with Moog for roof-mounted solar

March 21, 2024
Energy company Centrica Business Solutions has completed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with aerospace defence manufacturer Moog.
Anesco's Clayhill solar farm. Image: Anesco.

49MW Northamptonshire solar farm refused planning permission

March 20, 2024
The secretary of state has refused planning permission for a 49MW solar farm to be situated in Northamptonshire.
Manchester City's City Football Academy complex. Image: Manchester City FC.

Manchester City training facility to offset annual emissions via solar

March 18, 2024
Reigning Premier League champion Manchester City has unveiled plans to install 10,887 solar panels at its state-of-the-art City Football Academy training facility.
Enviromena Horsey Levels Solar Farm

Enviromena brings Horsey Levels solar farm online via National Grid scheme

March 14, 2024
Blackfinch Energy has commissioned the Horsey Levels solar farm, marking the first live project from National Grid’s acceleration scheme.
The project will incorporate agrivoltaics. Image: Getty.

ISG Renewables energises 22MWp Bicker Fen Solar Park

March 13, 2024
Renewable energy developer ISG Renewables has confirmed that its 22.6MWp Bicker Fen solar farm was successfully energised yesterday (12 March).

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