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‘Higher-than-expected irradiation’ leads to overperformance for Foresight Solar

August 11, 2023
Foresight Solar Fund has announced that higher-than-expected irradiation in the UK for the six months to June led to an overperformance of 2.8%.
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Firma Vogt Solar unveils plans for 150MW solar NSIP in Cumbria

August 10, 2023
Joint venture Firma Vogt Solar has unveiled plans for a 150MW solar-based Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in Cumbria.
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MCS unveils TÜV Rheinland as new renewable product certification body

August 8, 2023
TÜV Rheinland has been unveiled as the new renewable product certification body for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
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SSE Renewables’ first solar project enters construction

August 7, 2023
SSE Renewables has confirmed that its first solar project, located in Worcestershire, has entered construction.
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Solar Energy UK survey shows 61.5% support for solar from those living near sites

August 1, 2023
Trade body Solar Energy UK has published a new study of public attitudes towards solar development which finds that most people living near solar sites support the technology.
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Octopus Renewables to invest £2 million in solar and battery storage developer

July 31, 2023
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) will invest up to £2 million to set up and fund a new solar and battery storage development business.
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Irish IPP Power Capital Renewable Energy secures €125 million for 230MW of PV

July 28, 2023
Irish solar independent power producer (IPP) Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) has received €125 million (£107 million) in funding to construct 230MW of solar assets.
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UK govt begins consultation on NSIP reforms

July 27, 2023
The UK government is currently discussing plans to reform the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process to enable faster consenting.
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Ireland must bolster solar capacity to meet CAP23 targets, says Cornwall Insight

July 26, 2023
New analysis from Cornwall Insight’s All-Island forward curve has shown Ireland must secure a total of 1.7GW of solar capacity at every renewable energy auction until 2030 to avoid missing climate targets.
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ENGIE, Infinis sign PPA with Arla to power its UK operations

July 25, 2023
ENGIE and Infinis have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Arla to supply renewable energy from two solar farms.

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