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AMPYR Distributed Energy makes major partnerships

August 22, 2024
AMPYR Distributed Energy has formed strategic partnerships with two firms to boost the rollout of solar energy projects.
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Prime Minister, Welsh First Minister pledge collaboration on renewables

August 20, 2024
Prime Minister Kier Starmer and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan have joined forces to “supercharge” the mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower.
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EDF Renewables UK plans over 300MW of BESS projects over 12 months

August 20, 2024
EDF Renewables UK has today (20 August) announced that it will bring over 300MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects online over the next 12 months.
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Proposed 30MW solar farm denied planning permission by Wiltshire Council

August 19, 2024
Wiltshire Council has denied planning permission for a solar farm proposal submitted by renewable energy developer Low Carbon.
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GB NRG completes 2MW PV installations for Crendon Timber Engineering

August 16, 2024
Solar installer GB NRG has successfully completed solar PV installations across Crendon Timber Engineering sites spanning the UK.
RWE has committed to providing over 50% Biodiversity Net Gain through new planting and habitat creation. Image: RWE.

RWE progresses plans for 320MW solar NSIP in Yorkshire

August 16, 2024
German power producer RWE has concluded its statutory consultation on its 320MW Peartree Hill solar-plus-storage project in the East Riding of Yorkshire and is now reviewing community feedback.
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Montrose BESS project gets planning go-ahead

August 15, 2024
Renewable energy firm RES has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project near Montrose, Scotland.
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Beam Global’s first solar EV chargers arrive at British Army bases

August 15, 2024
Several British Army bases in Cyprus have now been fitted with solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global.
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Root-Power teams up with consultancies to prepare 40 BESS planning applications

August 14, 2024
A new player in the UK BESS market has teamed up with five major consultancies to prepare planning applications for BESS projects across the country.
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Renewable power: Why corporate PPAs are a crucial ingredient for net zero

August 14, 2024
In this blog, Tom Abbottm PPA director at EDF Group, writes about the potential of corporate power purchase agreements.

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