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Over four in five homeowners using solar see energy bill reduction

March 28, 2024
Research published by Halifax has revealed that 84% of UK households noted a reduction in monthly energy bills after installing solar panels.
Otovo claims customers "could make savings on day one." Image: Otovo

Otovo unveils new solar subscription service

March 28, 2024
Norwegian-based solar marketplace Otovo is set to “democratise access to solar” through a new solar subscription product being introduced to the UK.
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‘Energy storage for EV charging makes sense in areas with no grid’, says Socomec

March 27, 2024
To learn more about how energy storage can support and even enhance EV charging systems, Solar Power Portal speaks with Elodie Hestin, energy storage marketing manager at Socomec.
The two solar farms are located in Dorset and Wiltshire. Image: Centrica.

Centrica adds 32MW of solar to South-West portfolio

March 26, 2024
Energy services firm Centrica has added two solar projects totalling 32MW in the South-West of England to its portfolio.
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Solar helps renewables outnumber gas in winter 23/24

March 26, 2024
Solar has helped contribute to a winter period where renewable generation outnumbered gas, new analysis from the ECIU has indicated.
Equinor's 25MW Blandford Road battery asset (above) was Equinor's first to be operational in the UK. Image Noriker Power.

Danske Commodities to optimise 35MW Welkin Mill BESS for Equinor

March 25, 2024
Danske Commodities has signed a three-year optimisation agreement for the 35MW Welkin Mill BESS owned by Equinor.
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Suffolk County Council calls for ‘greater transparency’ following 200MW solar NSIP plans

March 25, 2024
Suffolk County Council has called for greater transparency and fairness for communities when developing large-scale solar projects.
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Oldham Council invites businesses to bid for £1.2 million solar farm

March 22, 2024
Oldham Council has invited businesses to tender a £1.2 million contract to deliver and maintain a major new solar farm in the area.
The BESS will be developed in the area outlined in red. Image: Statera Energy.

Statera secures planning consent for 1.7GWh Devon-based BESS

March 21, 2024
Statera Energy has secured planning consent for a 1,740MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near Devon county capital, Exeter.
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Centrica signs PPA with Moog for roof-mounted solar

March 21, 2024
Energy company Centrica Business Solutions has completed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with aerospace defence manufacturer Moog.

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