Vodafone, Mytilineos and Centrica sign second solar PPA for 232MW
Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed a second corporate solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Mytilineos and Centrica.
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Zenobē begins construction of 300MW battery energy storage project in Scotland
Zenobē Energy has started construction of a 300MW/600MWh battery energy storage project in Blackhillock, Scotland, following a £235 million long-term debt facility secured from five banks.
Zenobē secures £235 million to develop two battery energy storage projects in Scotland
Zenobē secures £235 million to develop two battery energy storage projects in Scotland. The agreement also includes a £400 million accordion facility that will be used to debt finance expansions as well as future projects.
Conrad Energy gets green light for 15MW BESS project in Somerset
Independent power producer Conrad Energy has secured planning permission for a 15MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Somerset.
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Number of PPA deals in Europe grow but volume falls, finds Pexapark
Across Europe, the number of power purchase agreements (PPAs) increased by 4.5% in 2022, according the European PPA Market Outlook 2023 conducted by Pexapark.
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PPA prices jump 30% in the UK, biggest increase in Europe
The UK saw some of the biggest increases in solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in Europe in Q4 2022, jumping 30%.
Planning application submitted for ‘ground breaking’ 2.8GWh BESS
Renewable energy, minerals and property firm, The Banks Group, has submitted planning applications to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council for a “ground breaking” battery energy storage system (BESS) that is said to be able to store up to 2.8GWh of energy.
CIP partners with Amberside Energy to develop 2GW portfolio of BESS and solar projects
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Amberside Energy have partnered to develop a 2GW portfolio consisting of solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the UK.
Record 800MWh of utility-scale storage added in 2022
The UK added a record high 800MWh of new utility energy storage capacity last year, as the sector moves closer to GWh additions out to 2030 and beyond.
SMS now has 90MW of battery energy storage operational in Ipswich and Barnsley
Smart energy infrastructure business SMS announced it now has a combined 90MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in operation in Ipswich and Barnsley.
Windfall tax sees Octopus Renewables’ portfolio NAV decrease by £10.6 million
The UK’s newly introduced Electricity Generator Levy has seen Octopus Renewables’ net asset value (NAV) on its renewable portfolio decrease by £10.6 million as of 31 December 2023.
SSE confirms acquisition of three solar sites with potential co-located battery storage
SSE Energy Solutions has confirmed the acquisition of three solar sites in Nottinghamshire from PV developer Gridmove.
TagEnergy reaches financial close for fourth UK battery energy storage project
TagEnergy has confirmed it has reached financial close on its fourth UK battery energy storage facility with a capacity of 49.9MW/100MWh in Fife, Scotland.
Gravitricity appoints Gneiss Energy to lead £40 million raise to spearhead energy storage projects
Energy storage company Gravitricity has appointed Gneiss Energy to support the development of a £40 million funding drive to spearhead the creation of three demonstrator projects for its technology in the next five years.
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Demand for solar installers grows 315% as profession tops ranks for best jobs in 2023
Over the last three years there’s been a 315% increase in the demand for solar installers, according to new data from hiring platform Indeed.
Affinity Water to construct up to 28 more solar arrays
Affinity Water has announced that it plans to construct up to 28 more solar arrays sites in Phase Two of its solar energy efficiency programme.
Solar PV providing 20% of electricity demand for Scottish Water treatment plant
A Scottish Water treatment works at Skellyton, Larkhall, is partially self-generating its energy needs via an array of 560 solar PV panels.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust increases its dividend target for the second year
Closed end investment company Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust has increased its target dividend for the second year in a row.
Dynamic Energy Solutions announces new partnership with 2DegreesKelvin
Electrical contracting specialist Dynamic Energy Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with engineering company 2DegreesKelvin, to expand its services to the solar sector.
Net Zero Review calls for ‘rooftop revolution’ to unlock 70GW of solar by 2035
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released the Chris Skidmore MP independent review into the UK’s net zero prospects which calls for a “rooftop revolution” to unlock 70GW of solar generation by 2035.
ILI Group seeking buyers for 300MW BESS project portfolio
Scottish energy storage developer ILI Group has confirmed a sales tender for a 300MW battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio.
TagEnergy, Harmony Energy begin construction of 49MW/98MWh BESS project in Scotland
TagEnergy and Harmony Energy have confirmed construction has started on a 49MW/98MWh standalone energy storage system (BESS) situated near Abernethy, Scotland, with financial support from Santander UK.
Exagen submits plans for 500MW/1GWh battery storage mega-project
Exagen has confirmed that it has submitted plans for a 500MW/1GWh battery storage mega-project to Blaby District Council.
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350MW Mallard Pass solar farm moves to public consultation stage
The 350MW Mallard Pass Solar Farm has now moved into the public consultation stage via pre-examinations after the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) accepted the project's Development Consent Order (DCO).
Solar Power Portal’s top battery storage stories of 2022: Field, Amp and the home energy ecosystem
Solar Power Portal took a look at the top five most read battery energy storage stories across the site over 2022.
Solar Power Portal’s most read ground-mount PV stories of 2022: Rapid growth despite land use issues
A look a the top five most read ground-mount solar stories on Solar Power Portal over the last year.
Vantage RE enters project development space, acquiring 102MWp sites from JBM Solar
Vantage RE has entered the project development space in the UK, with the acquisition of two solar schemes, both co-located with battery energy storage systems (BESS), from JBM Solar.
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BEIS launches consultation into key changes to Contracts for Difference scheme
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation into key changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
Pacific Green acquires a 249MW BESS in Kent
Pacific Green Technologies subsidiary, Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Limited, has acquired 100% of the shares for Sheaf Energy Park from energy originator, Tupa Energy (Holdings) Limited for £7.5 million.
Midsummer trading at three times 2021 level despite supply chain challenges
Solar wholesale Midsummer is trading at a level that is three times its sales volumes from a year ago, as demand for solar continues to be strong.