Harmony Energy Income Trust completes first acquisition, signs new contracts with Tesla
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has completed the acquisition of the 99MW/198MWh energy storage project, dubbed Bumpers.
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Harmony Energy Income Trust notes value of two-hour duration in first NAV figures since IPO
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has emphasised the benefits of two-hour duration batteries, as it reports its net asset value (NAV).
Solar-plus-storage-powered EV charging hub opens in Stirling
A low carbon transport hub featuring solar PV, a Tesla battery storage storage and a range of electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been developed by FES Support Services on behalf of Stirling Council.
Harmony Energy unveils 34MW/68MWh battery project in development with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has unveiled its second utility-scale battery project with Harmony Energy, having closed funding and construction contracts.
Highest SEG tariff launched as Tesla Energy Plan expanded to solar and Powerwall systems
As part of its new offering, the Tesla Energy Plan, the tech giant is offering the highest Solar Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs in the UK.
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PODCAST: The need for flexibility from storage in light of increased offshore wind
The new 40GW offshore wind power target, the need for greater flexibility and the conspicuous lack of detail on the role of storage and solar going forwards come up as key topics of conversation in the new episode of Solar Media’s Podcast.
Harmony Energy partners with FRV for utility-scale storage project
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and Harmony Energy have joined forces to commission their first utility-scale battery system in the UK.
Tonik Energy claims UK supply market first with Tesla Powerwall deployment programme
Independent energy supplier Tonik Energy has laid claim to an industry first by kickstarting the installation of 250 Tesla Powerwalls in UK homes.
Tesla adds backup capability to Powerwall for first time
Tesla is launching hardware which adds backup power capabilities to its Powerwall domestic battery storage system for the first time in Europe.
Arsenal FC’s new battery to trade solar on the wholesale market
Arsenal’s Emirates stadium is now home to a behind the meter battery that will today begin trading solar power on the wholesale market following its unveiling yesterday.
Tesla and Anesco batteries combine for 4MW energy storage install at food wholesaler
Food wholesaler Philip Dennis Foodservice has installed energy storage units totalling over 4MW at its Barnstaple offices in an effort to generate revenue from grid services, rather than making savings from behind-the-meter activity.
Former Tesla VP to advise ‘cutting edge’ Solo Energy
Tesla’s former EMEA vice-present has taken on an advisory role for Solo Energy as the company seeks to build out its vision of a virtual power plant driven by residential and commercial battery systems.
Exclusive: Amazon to install Tesla battery alongside 4MWp solar array in latest UK plans
Amazon has submitted plans for a 4MW rooftop solar array to be deployed on its Tilbury fulfilment centre alongside a 3.77MW Tesla battery facility to help power the site, Solar Power Portal can reveal.
Tesla battery used in first step towards ‘energy island’ at Manchester science park
Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) has installed a 380kWh Tesla battery alongside two electric vehicle charging points as the science park sets out to turn its flagship building into “an energy island”.
2MW Tesla C&I battery installed in Scotland as ESB offers ‘no-money-down’ option
ESB has completed a Tesla battery storage installation for Ardagh Glass in Scotland on a ‘no-money-down’ offer, providing a further indication to the UK storage market’s focus on C&I projects.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 spotlight: Utility-scale Storage Project
Nominations for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018 are now open, and one category we expect to be highly sought after this year is Utility-scale Storage Project of the year.
Tesla silent over prospective delays to UK solar roof tile launch
Tesla UK has refused to comment on prospective delays to the UK release of its solar roof tiles following the company’s results disclosure earlier this month.
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Sponsored Aesthetics growing in appeal for rooftop solar
Rooftop solar is in demand as homeowners seek to boost energy performance and reduce their carbon footprint. As Schweizer’s sales manager for UK and Ireland Martyn Johnson reports, aesthetic appeal is becoming a big driver.
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Tesla battery joins 3.8MW rooftop solar to avoid peak charges, provide grid services
One of the largest rooftop solar installations in the UK is to add a Tesla battery in what is thought to be the first UK project to use a commercial array to charge an energy storage system to avoid grid charges and provide ancillary services.
Tesla must provide specs before roof tile claims can be verified, says roofing contractor
More significant details regarding the generation profile of their solar roof tiles are needed before Tesla can substantiate claims that they are cheaper than conventional roofs.
Tesla solar roof tiles to ship to UK in 2018
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s new solar roof tiles will ship to the UK from next year, nearly six months after they are to be released in its native US market.
BIPV can unlock an ‘untapped’ UK solar market
Aesthetics are suppressing an ‘untapped market’ for UK solar that BIPV could open up.
Tesla and SolarCity unveil BIPV solar system to rival conventional roofing
Tesla and SolarCity have unveiled the much-anticipated Solar Roof system, a building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) residential system comprised of a range of different tile formats, colours and coatings to replicate common conventional tile formats.