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Harmony Energy Income Trust interim results: ‘the worst is behind us’

June 27, 2024
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT), a leading battery energy storage system (BESS) investment firm, has released its interim results for the six months to April 30 2024.
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The UK could rival the world’s sunniest countries for solar

June 26, 2024
In this blog, Gurpreet Gujral, managing director at Atrato Partners, compares the UK solar market to Australia’s.
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Elements Green secures planning consent for 360MW BESS

June 24, 2024
Solar and energy storage developer Elements Green has secured planning permission for its Staythorpe battery energy storage system (BESS).
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NHOA Energy to supply BESS for 113MWh Scotland project

June 21, 2024
NHOA Energy is set to supply Statkraft with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for a 113MWh project in Coylton, Scotland.
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740MW solar PV NSIP consultation extended

June 20, 2024
PS Renewables and Ørsted confirmed that the consultation period for its 740MW One Earth Solar Farm in Nottinghamshire has been extended.
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NTR energises eight renewables sites with combined 268.5MW generation capacity

June 18, 2024
European renewable energy specialist NTR has announced the successful energisation of eight clean energy assets across Europe.
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RWE pushes forward with 350MW BESS plans

June 17, 2024
Power producer RWE has moved forward with proposals for a 350MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be located next to its Pembroke Power Station in Wales.
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Big Battery Co gets planning permission for 49MW BESS

June 14, 2024
The planning committee of a Scottish local council has approved proposals for a 49MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Ørsted to create one of ‘Europe’s largest’ BESS for Hornsea 3

June 12, 2024
Ørsted, a Danish energy major, has completed investment plans for a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be connected to the onshore converter for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.
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Solar and renewable energy could reduce UK reliance on imports

June 10, 2024
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has called on the next government to support renewable energy, such as solar.

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