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Voltalia secures planning permission for 40MW site as UK solar continues to gain momentum

January 29, 2020
French renewables company Voltalia has gained planning permission for a 40MW solar farm with battery storage in Dorset.
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Gresham targets subsidy-free solar with latest Anesco acquisition

January 28, 2020
Gresham House is targeting subsidy-free solar with the acquisition of the Bumpers solar farm from developer Anesco.
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Bluefield splashes £13.9 million on 13.5MWp of UK solar

January 27, 2020
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) makes its first move of the year with the acquisitions of three operational UK solar farms.
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Centrica and sonnen complete 100 battery strong VPP

January 20, 2020
Centrica and sonnen have completed a virtual power plant (VPP) project, which will allow customers to maximise the potential of their solar panels while providing flexibility to the grid.
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Solar to be removed from new Taylor Wimpey housing development

January 16, 2020
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has requested to remove solar PV from a planning application lodged with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
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Solar jobs continue to fall, but sector remains optimistic

January 16, 2020
The number of jobs in the solar sector has dropped “disappointingly” since 2015, according figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
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Above Surveying sets sites on international expansion following fresh cash injection

January 16, 2020
Above Surveying is looking to expand its international reach after securing expansion capital from multiple family offices.
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Anesco signs O&M contracts with Foresight and Alpha Real Renewables for 71MW

January 15, 2020
Anesco has signed new contracts to provide O&M services to ten sites, with a total capacity of 71MW, for Foresight Group and Alpha Real Renewables.
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Cadent launches its first solar array at site in Norfolk

January 14, 2020
Cadent, Britain’s largest gas distribution network, has launched its first solar farm, comprising 388 solar panels.
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Co-op Energy turning to community solar projects to power new tariff

January 13, 2020
Co-op Energy has launched the Community Power tariff that will ensure all the electricity provided is sourced from community renewable energy projects.

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