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Lightsource Solar Farm

Sunnica 500MW solar farm decision deadline further delayed

April 10, 2024
The UK government has once again delayed a decision on the 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm until 20 June 2024.
Voltalia's South Farm Solar Park

Voltalia begins construction on 49.9MW Paddock solar project

April 9, 2024
International energy producer Voltalia has begun construction on its 49.9MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in southeast England.
Nottingham City Council Roof-mounted Solar Leisure Centre

Worcester leisure centre awarded UK government funding for solar

April 8, 2024
Worcester City Council has been awarded £195,000 from the UK government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) to add solar panels to the roof of Perdiswell Leisure Centre.
NextEnergy Solar Array Banbury

Formula E, Aggreko to use solar arrays at sustainable sport events

April 8, 2024
Energy solutions provider Aggreko has signed a multi-year deal with Formula E to deliver solar arrays for its global net zero sport events.
Sun Gift Community Solar Roof

UKPN introduces tool to help find future solar farm sites

April 5, 2024
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has introduced a new tool to help guide local authorities in sourcing future sites for community-owned solar farms.
Elgin Energy Solar PV Large Scale

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners makes £250 million acquisition of UK solar developer Elgin Energy

April 4, 2024
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced its acquisition of a majority share in UK solar firm Elgin Energy to deliver a 15GW portfolio.
Conrad Energy has secured planning permission for a 15.23MW solar farm in collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters. Image: Harmony Energy

Fifth Contracts for Difference round pushes UK solar forward

April 3, 2024
Gareth Simkins examines the winning projects of AR5 and looks ahead to assess how solar is likely to fare in future rounds.
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.
Centrica Moog Roof-Mounted Solar

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.
The new whitepaper is dubbed 'Tolls, floors and merchant models: Do higher risks mean higher returns for battery storage investors?' Image: GridBeyond.

GridBeyond: Investors are progressively embracing the potential of battery storage

March 20, 2024
GridBeyond has indicated that investors are progressively embracing the potential of battery storage while managing associated risks.

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