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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.
Aerial photo of Recurrent Energy's Pantymoch solar farm in Port Talbot, Wales, UK.

UK solar capacity hits 16.9GW

July 26, 2024
New data from the UK government has shown that the UK now has 16.9GW of solar capacity online, as of the end of June 2024.
A solar farm with bright green grass under a light blue sky

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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Plans progress for 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project

July 23, 2024
Solar panels next to a BESS unit

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.
Solar panels in a green field with sheep and lambs nearby

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.
A man in a full face protective mask stands between battery storage systems

Major BESS developments in Scotland and Cornwall

July 17, 2024
Ethical Power has partnered with Varco Energy for a BESS project in Cornwall, while RES submits planning permission in Scotland.
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).
A digital render of one of GE Vernova's FLEXINVERTER systems

Varco Energy selects GE Vernova for 47.5MW Sambar BESS

July 12, 2024
Varco Energy has appointed GE Vernova to supply assets for a BESS project in Cornwall.
The pumped hydro facility will be located at Loch Awe, which is also home to Kilchurn Castle. Image: Simaron/Flickr.

ILI Group lodges planning application for 1.5GW pumped hydro energy storage project in Scotland

July 11, 2024
ILI Group has revealed it has lodged a planning application with the Scottish government for a 1.5GW pumped hydro energy storage project.

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