uk solar

A new solar community energy group, the Big Solar Co-op, has announced its first three projects, located in the Midlands.

Solar Media’s head of market research Finlay Colville takes a look at last weeks CfD auction winners and how the projects are spread out around Britain.

EDF Renewables is looking to develop a new renewable energy project in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, which will combine a range of technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels and battery energy storage.

Over 80% of the public would be happy to have a ground-mount solar in their local areas, further confirming the public’s positive view of the technology.

Finlay Colville explores the themes underpinning solar deployment at all levels out to 2030, including supply chain challenges, planning trends and community engagement.

Solar has secured more than 2.2GW at a price of £45.99/MWh in the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.

OVO will invest £1 million to support new solar and wind farms through power purchase agreements (PPAs).

EDF Renewables has submitted a planning application for another 50MW solar farm, the East Stour Solar Farm in Kent becoming the latest project to advance.

Canadian developer Boralex has acquired renewables developer Infinergy’s 338MW pipeline of renewables and energy storage developments in the UK.

NextEnergy Solar Fund has extended its existing £70 million revolving credit facility (RCF) with Santander UK.