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Government reforms CfD rules for AR7

July 16, 2025
The UK government has greenlit a series of rule modifications for the upcoming Allocation Round 7 (AR7) auction round for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
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NextPower UK ESG energises 130MW of UK solar

July 14, 2025
NextPower UK ESG has announced that it has energised two UK utility-scale solar assets with a combined generation capacity of 130MW.
Image: Root Power.

Root Power secures planning permission for 100MWh BESS in Kent

July 14, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been granted planning permission for a 50MW/100MWh ‘Lucky Star’ project in Kent.
Image: Solar Media.

Rejection of zonal pricing brings ‘clarity not resolution’

July 11, 2025
The government’s decision to rule out a zonal electricity pricing system brings to a close a period of intense energy sector debate.
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REMA: UK government rejects zonal pricing

July 10, 2025
The UK government has today (10 July) released its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), declaring that it will not introduce zonal electricity pricing in the UK.
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GB Energy appoints Dan McGrail as permanent CEO

July 9, 2025
Great British Energy has announced that Dan McGrail will remain chief executive of the state-owned energy firm, following his time as interim CEO.
HEIT's 98MW/196MWh Pillswood BESS project. Image: Harmony Energy.

Foresight acquires Harmony Energy Income Trust, takes fund private

July 9, 2025
Energy investment firm Foresight Group has acquired battery energy storage system (BESS) investment fund Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT).
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E.ON opens consultation on revised 25MW Coventry solar farm plans

July 8, 2025
E.ON UK has opened a consultation on revised plans for a 25MW solar PV power plant proposal.
a map outlining the site of the now-approved Magheralin Solar Farm

RES lands consent for 29.9MW Irish solar farm

July 7, 2025
RES has successfully secured planning permission for a 29.9MW solar PV power plant in Northern Ireland.
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Qair lands consent for 49.9MW BESS

July 4, 2025
Green Switch Capital, part of the Qair Group, has announced it has secured planning permission for its first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

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