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NEPC: Solar crucial to hitting 2030 decarbonisation goals

July 26, 2024
A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has declared that accelerating the rollout of solar energy is a key step towards hitting the UK’s 2030 clean energy targets.
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EDF inks solar supply agreement with Premier Inn parent group

July 24, 2024
EDF Energy has signed a three-year supply agreement with Whitbread PLC to provide it with around 340GWh of energy from solar and wind farms.
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York Minster selects installer for cathedral solar installation

July 23, 2024
One of the UK’s most significant cathedrals is looking to cut its emissions with a solar installation from Associated Clean Technologies.
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Plans progress for 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project

July 23, 2024
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Balance Power nets £5.1 million debt facility, acquires solar project

July 19, 2024
Investment manager Triple Point and developer Balance Power have landed a £5.1 million debt facility to boost UK solar and BESS developments.
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400MWh BESS approved for construction near Carlisle

July 18, 2024
Planning permission has been granted for a 400MWh battery energy storage system development despite previous objections from the community.
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Solar Energy UK shows how to be a good solar neighbour

July 18, 2024
A new report from Solar Energy UK is laying out tips to help solar developers build positive relationships with local communities.
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Industry applauds Solar Taskforce relaunch

July 16, 2024
The UK government has reactivated the Solar Taskforce as part of a series of plans to speed up the delivery of solar energy across the country.
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OVO Energy offers free solar panels with new plan

July 15, 2024
Utility OVO Energy has today (July 15) launched a new offer allowing customers to bank up to five free solar panels over the course of two years.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

Labour government grants DCOs for three solar NSIPs, totaling over 1.3GW

July 15, 2024
Ed Miliband has granted development consent orders (DCOs) to three solar-based nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

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