While Brexit looms, bringing uncertainty into the country’s economy and international relationships, the role energy storage will play in a decentralised, low(er) carbon and more flexible energy system at least seems a little more assured than it did before.
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A consented solar farm risks not being built because of a last-minute planning application for a 20-metre mast to provide an internet connection to the site.
The University of Cambridge Judge Business School is looking to repeat last year’s successful renewable energy request for proposals with another request this year.
With over 30 companies exhibiting battery products or espousing the technology to the thousands of visitors in attendance, storage was always going to play a major role at last week’s SEUK | Clean Energy Live exhibition. David Pratt summarises the view from the show floor with regards the UK’s burgeoning storage market.
PV Kits Direct has launched a turnkey project delivery service after securing a deal with a leading international investment bank, which will provide structured finance and support to the wholesaler.
The UK’s Brexit referendum has provided an opportunity for the UK to look outwards and become a pioneer for an energy storage revolution, according to MP Peter Aldous, who also chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Energy Storage.
Tesla’s claim of having “The World’s Fastest Charging Station” has been upheld by the UK’s advertising watchdog following a challenge by Ecotricity, which argued its claims could not be substantiated.
Battery manufacturers Sonnen and Leclanché are in early talks to help deliver an “unprecedented” scheme with North Star Solar which will see its batteries rolled out as part of a potentially huge project.
A huge solar plus storage project is set for the town of Stanley in County Durham, where up to 22,000 homes will have a combination of PV panels, battery storage units and LED lighting installed at no cost to residents.
A second round of funding has been launched to allow community groups in Bristol to secure grants for new clean energy projects with the support of the city’s new Mayor.
The Solar Trade Association (STA) has elected Jonathan Selwyn and Seb Berry as its new chair and vice-chair respectively following a meeting of the body’s board of directors earlier this week.
The UK is at risk of missing out on the economic opportunities presented the global shift towards low carbon technologies, according to new analysis by six of the UK’s development and environment organisations.
A vacancy has arisen at the Canary Wharf office in London for a new head of asset management to ensure that the value of clients’ assets can be increased through better supervision, analysis and management.
Libra Energy has launched a new online trade portal for its UK operations, bringing together a range of products and energy services in one web location.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has appointed the current chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as its new permanent secretary.