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RWE unveils plans for 600MW solar and storage site as it targets ‘vigorous expansion’
RWE has unveiled plans for an up to 600MW solar development on land in south Yorkshire and north Lincolnshire.
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Revised planning system offers ‘major step forward’ for solar in Scotland
The Scottish Government have released a new planning system, National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), this week which shows how planners will be expected to treat solar developments across Scotland.
Statkraft to generate its first UK-based green hydrogen via solar
Statkraft has unveiled its first UK-based green hydrogen project in Pembrokeshire, which will harness solar energy to generate the clean energy carrier.
Centrica to develop 100MWh battery storage facility in Lincolnshire
Centrica Business Solutions will convert a decommissioned gas-fired power station in Lincolnshire into a 100MWh battery storage facility.
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CfD winners eye first contractual milestone as LCCC receives all signed contracts
Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) have now received all of the 99 signed contacts from July’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, as projects start eying their first contractual milestones.
Vattenfall eyes hybrid wind, solar and storage development in Mid Wales
Vattenfall is eying the development of a renewable energy scheme at Mynydd Lluest y Graig in Mid Wales.
Keele University opens Low Carbon Energy Generation park
Keele University has officially opened its new Low Carbon Energy Generation park, including 12,500 solar panels as well as two wind turbines.
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Contracts for Difference auction opens with £10m available for solar and onshore wind
The fourth Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has now opened, with solar able to take part for the first time since 2015.
Regen pushes for 10GW CfD Pot One target capacity
Regen is calling on the government to double the capacity for Pot One technologies from 5GW to 10GW in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.
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Bluefield acquires its first co-located solar and energy storage project
Bluefield Solar Income Fund has acquired a ready to build 45MWp solar and 25MWp storage site in northeast Lincolnshire.
Solar Energy UK joins renewable and nuclear trade bodies to call for grid decarbonisation
Solar Energy UK has lent its weight to calls for renewable deployment targets as part of “urgent action” needed to decarbonise Britain’s grid.
Cubico targets 500MW of UK solar and wind in new joint venture
Over 500MW of new UK solar PV and onshore wind is to be developed by a joint venture between Cubico Sustainable Investments and Peel NRE.
ScottishPower to build 40MW of solar to help fuel Green Hydrogen for Scotland
ScottishPower has submitted a planning application for up to 40MW of solar, along with up to 50MW of battery storage and a 20MW electrolyser as part of its Green Hydrogen for Scotland project.
Keele University ‘trailblazes change’ with ENGIE solar, wind and battery deal
Keele University has signed a 25-year agreement with ENGIE that will see 15,000 solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage installed to support the institution's carbon neutral pledge.
Canadian investment giant opens new European renewables platform in the UK
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has opened a new, UK-based renewable energy investment platform entitled Renewable Power Capital Limited (RPC).
Bluefield welcomes new investment director as it targets a diversified portfolio
UK investor Bluefield Solar Income Fund has welcomed a new senior hire, with Baiju Devani joining Bluefield Partners from Ingenious.
BEIS backs down on CfDs as it allows solar back into the scheme
Solar is to once again compete in the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme as the government revokes its 2015 decision.
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City of London tendering for 55GWh of renewables annually
The City of London Corporation has put out a notice of procurement for up to 55GWh of renewable energy per year.
Statkraft completes 11MW battery project lauded as first in Ireland
Statkraft is laying claim to the first utility-scale battery in the Republic of Ireland with the completion of an 11MW project.
Octopus to float new renewable infrastructure investment fund
The Octopus Group will float a new renewables fund, the Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust, on the London Stock Exchange.
Vattenfall announces £89 million pan-European solar push
Vattenfall has announced plans to invest up to €100 million (£89 million) in developing solar projects over the next two years.
Scotland’s first solar farm celebrates one year of generation
The first and largest solar farm in Scotland, built by family ice cream company Mackie’s, has hit one year of electricity generation.