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Co-op ScottishPower Coldhaam Solar Farm

Co-ops sign major solar partnerships

April 29, 2024
In the last month, the Co-operative Group has announced two partnerships with solar energy companies to provide clean electricity for its properties.
Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Solar Farm

Spire Healthcare signs £5.2 million contract for solar PV

April 26, 2024
Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare has signed a £5.2 million contract with eEnergy to provide a solar PV (photovoltaic) system across 38 sites.
The 120MW ground-mounted solar PV plant will provide over 100 local green jobs. Image: Sonnedix.

Construction begins on Sonnedix’s largest UK solar plant 

April 26, 2024
Once operational, it will supply roughly 124,600MWh of renewable electricity annually
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Eden Sustainable secures £75 million solar accelerator facility from Thrive Renewables

April 24, 2024
Solar developer and construction company Eden Sustainable has secured £75 million from Thrive Renewables for a solar accelerator facility.
The project will combine solar, onshore wind and battery storage. Image: Fred. Olsen Renewables.

Fred. Olsen Renewables unveils plans for first hybrid project in Scotland

April 23, 2024
Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.
Energy Solutions Rooftop Commercial Solar

Woodland Group unveils its largest solar project

April 23, 2024
Supply chain firm Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date, set to contribute 60% of its Doncaster site’s electricity demand.
Two schools in Birmingham, the Ark Victoria Academy and Ark Kings Academy, have recently had new solar systems installed as part of the scheme. Image: National Grid.

National Grid allocates £2.7 million to support solar at schools

April 22, 2024
National Grid has launched a new £2.7 million venture to provide grants for solar projects to schools in South Wales, the South West and the Midlands.
The project is based in Buxton. Image: Atlantic Green.

Atlantic Green energises its first BESS

April 19, 2024
Battery energy storage developer Atlantic Green has successfully energised its first project, a 30MW/61.8MWh battery asset in Buxton.
Nova Innovations Floating Solar Leith Scotland

Scotland pulls back on 2030 emissions reduction target

April 19, 2024
Scottish net zero minister Mairi McAllan confirmed yesterday (18 April) that the Scottish government will not reach their 2030 emissions target.
Solar farm Barkham Image Wokingham Borough Council

ESO suggests retrospective use of solar grid connection reforms

April 18, 2024
The UK’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) has proposed applying the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach to existing solar projects in the queue.

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