Bristol surf pool to add vanadium flow batteries to green energy suite
The Wave, Bristol, the UK's first inshore surf installation, will benefit from two Invinity VS3 vanadium flow batteries provided by battery manufacturer Invinity Energy Systems.
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Super-sized solar projects and NSIPs: Botley West’s Mark Owen-Lloyd on PV and public policy
In the UK, a new wave of large-scale solar projects continue to emerge as the country accelerates towards net zero targets, including reaching a decarbonised power system by 2035. At the heart of these are Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
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.
Sponsored Q&A: Clean Power Research’s Jeff Ressler talks solar, satellites and cybersecurity
Solar Power Portal recently caught up with Clean Power Research’s CEO Jeff Ressler, to find out more about how the use of satellite data has developed, and how it’s helping tackle key challenges from new terrains to balancing the energy mix.
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.
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Wiltshire ‘ideally situated’ for solar power finds new report
Wiltshire Climate Alliance (WCA) has released a new Energy policy paper on solar urging politicians and communities to utilise Wiltshire’s southerly location – benefitting from one of the country’s highest levels of solar irradiation – to bolster its solar capacity.
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NatWest to receive 50MW of renewable energy through new CPPA
NatWest, has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with EDF Renewables UK, which will see the retail and commercial bank benefit from 49.9MW of renewable power.
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Renewable Connections solar farm gets green light from Welsh ministers
Plans submitted by Renewable Connections for a 32MW solar farm at Great House, Penpergwm, Abergavenny have received approval from Welsh Ministers.
Statkraft agrees ‘industry first’ forward trade for Statera Energy battery asset
Statkraft, one of Europe’s largest renewable power generators, has agreed a “forward trade” for a Statera Energy battery asset in what has been called an “industry first” by the companies.
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.
Renewable Connections’ 50MW solar farm receives approval from Cornwall Council
A 49.9MW solar farm near Quintrell Downs was approved by elected members of the Cornwall Council yesterday (16 January), following a recommendation by Council officers.
Atrato confirms Roebuck as senior commercial manager
Atrato has confirmed the appointment of Tim Roebuck as senior commercial manager from SSE.
Hildagarde McCarville takes up mantle as Anesco CEO
Hildagarde McCarville has been appointed as CEO of Anesco as Mark Futyan embarks on a new career as a professional non-executive director.
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.
Solar industry emphasises need for solar to be installed on new homes
Figures from the solar industry have emphasised the need to install solar panels on all new housing developments to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee.
Government should ‘level the playing field’ by introducing investment allowance to windfall tax
The Government should “level the playing field” by expanding the investment allowance to the Electricity Generator Levy.