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Cruachan Turbine Hall Drax Pumped Hydro

Drax invests £80 million into Scottish pumped storage hydro power

April 30, 2024
Renewable energy company Drax has announced its investment to refurbish the Cruachan hydro power station in Scotland to reach 480MW generation capacity.
The approval marks the 20th project consent granted to Renewable Connections since 2021. Image: Renewable Connections.

Renewable Connections solar and battery project gets the go-ahead from North East Lincolnshire Council

April 29, 2024
The approval marks the 20th project consent granted to Renewable Connections since 2021.
Co-op ScottishPower Coldhaam Solar Farm

Co-ops sign major solar partnerships

April 29, 2024
In the last month, the Co-operative Group has announced two partnerships with solar energy companies to provide clean electricity for its properties.
Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Solar Farm

Spire Healthcare signs £5.2 million contract for solar PV

April 26, 2024
Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare has signed a £5.2 million contract with eEnergy to provide a solar PV (photovoltaic) system across 38 sites.
A battery storage site next to a green field on the left. Cloudy skies and concrete ground

Harmony Energy secures £10 million credit facility to support EU BESS pipeline

April 25, 2024
Battery storage developer Harmony Energy has received new finance from sustainable bank Triodos, to help fund its expansion across Europe.
Statkraft Ireland Energy Storage Site

ESB: Irish electricity network reaches 1GW of available energy storage

April 25, 2024
ESB Networks has announced that Ireland’s electricity grid now has 1GW of energy storage available from different battery energy storage system (BESS) assets.
The project will combine solar, onshore wind and battery storage. Image: Fred. Olsen Renewables.

Fred. Olsen Renewables unveils plans for first hybrid project in Scotland

April 23, 2024
Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.
Energy Solutions Rooftop Commercial Solar

Woodland Group unveils its largest solar project

April 23, 2024
Supply chain firm Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date, set to contribute 60% of its Doncaster site’s electricity demand.
The project is based in Buxton. Image: Atlantic Green.

Atlantic Green energises its first BESS

April 19, 2024
Battery energy storage developer Atlantic Green has successfully energised its first project, a 30MW/61.8MWh battery asset in Buxton.
Nova Innovations Floating Solar Leith Scotland

Scotland pulls back on 2030 emissions reduction target

April 19, 2024
Scottish net zero minister Mairi McAllan confirmed yesterday (18 April) that the Scottish government will not reach their 2030 emissions target.

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