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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SSE partners with the University of Glasgow to fund new research into renewable technologies
SSE Energy Solutions is to help fund PhD research into the performance of renewable technologies in the business sector at the University Of Glasgow.
Cheshire East to add 4.1MW solar farm to bolster carbon neutrality by 2025 target
Gamma Energy is developing a 4.1MW solar farm at Leighton Grange Farm, Crewe, in Cheshire East
Trina Solar signs 1GW module supply deal with Low Carbon
Trina Solar has signed a three-year framework agreement with global renewable energy company Low Carbon to supply at least 1GW of its PV modules for Low Carbon projects throughout Europe.
Solar brick technology amongst winners of £19 million grant
Build Solar Ltd – a spin-out from Exeter University – is one of the winners of the latest £19 million funding round from the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF).
Inflation helps mitigate windfall tax in Foresight’s NAV
Renewable investment company, Foresight Solar Fund, has released its Net Asset Value (NAV) and Trading update for Q4 2022 reporting a slight increase in its unaudited NAV and forecasting that inflation will offset downward pressure caused by the windfall tax.
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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.
Prestigious engineering prize awarded for research and development in PERC solar technology
The 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) has been awarded for the research and development of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) solar photovoltaic technology.
Enviromena’s first UK solar farm goes live
Enviromena has announced that its first UK solar farm, located in Winchester, has gone online.
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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.
Easy PV updates to include 3D design
Solar design software Easy PV, developed by solar wholesaler Midsummer, will now allow users to construct 3D models of their residential and commercial buildings.
Conrad Energy closes £85 million agreement to fund eight BESS
Close Brothers Leasing has signed an agreement with independent power producer (IPP), Conrad Energy, to provide £85 million in funding for eight battery energy storage sites (BESS) across the UK.
McBurney Transport Group goes solar
Following a 12 month trial, McBurney Transport Group have announced that it will fit the roofs of all new refrigerated trailers with 50W solar panels provided by business management consultant, Genie Insights, to charge fridge batteries as well as prevent battery related breakdowns and costs.
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Wienerberger releases integrated solar roof tile to comply with the Future Homes Standard
Austrian building company Wienerberger’s UK and Ireland branch has launched a new roof tile which provides homebuilders with an integrated solar energy source.