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The location of one of the solar farms in Gorey, Wexford, is an area with one of the highest irradiation regions in Ireland. Image: www.public-domain-image.com.

Mytilineos signs two ten-year PPAs with Dublin data centres

May 29, 2024
Mytilineos, a Greek energy company, has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Keppel DC REIT.
Bee hives with the low carbon logo

Low Carbon and Lancaster University launch study on solar farm biodiversity

May 28, 2024
A new study by Lancaster University scientists and renewable energy firm Low Carbon has been launched to understand the impact of solar farms on biodiversity.
A battery energy storage system, photographed from above

Atlantic Green, Ameresco, Envision Energy ink deal for 300MW UK BESS

May 24, 2024
Atlantic Green has signed an almost £200 million deal with Ameresco, who will build a new 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside Envision Energy.
ROI is maximised by calculating expected revenues and revenue forecasting is essential for making investment decisions. Image: Vattenfall.

Panel: maximising ROI for collocated battery investments

May 23, 2024
On the final day of Renewable Energies Revenue Summit 2024, how can ROI be maximised for collocated battery investments?
A solar panel in a field under a cloudy sky

Planning submitted for 49.9MW Nuneham Solar Farm

May 22, 2024
RES, a British renewable energy company, has submitted a planning application for a new 49.9MW solar farm to South Oxfordshire District Council.
The decision deadline, originally 16 May 2024, has now been set as 13 June 2024 by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Secretary of State delays Mallard Pass Solar Farm decision

May 20, 2024
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has moved the decision on Mallard Pass Solar Farm.
An image of a Gresham House BESS. Image: Gresham House.

Gresham House BESS Fund energises 50MWh asset

May 14, 2024
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has energised a 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lancashire.
Innova's operational Carn Nicholas solar PV plant in Wales, UK. Image: Innova.

28.7MWp Warwickshire solar farm acquired by ISG Renewables

May 13, 2024
A 28.7MWp solar farm being developed in Warwickshire has been acquired by ISG Renewables, JV between Innova Renewables and Greencoat UK Solar.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Queequeg Renewables, Biodivervse partner to bolster biodiversity across solar projects

May 10, 2024
Developer Queequeg Renewables has partnered with environmental consultancy Biodiverse Consulting to bolster biodiversity measures across five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
Bristol-based Aura Power is developing an active pipeline of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage of about 12GW in the UK, Europe and North America.

Aura Power secures £10 million funding from Novuna

May 10, 2024
Aura Power secures £10 Million funding from Novuna Business Finance to progress its global development pipeline.

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