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WEBA new report by energy service provider Joulen, formerly the Electric Storage Company, suggests 0.1% of UK businesses could provide the equivalent power of both Hinkley Point C and 130 grid-scale battery sites by installing battery energy storage.
Sunnica 500MW solar farm decision deadline further delayed
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Sunnica Energy Farm decision delayed by UK government to June 2024. Image: Lightsource bp. The UK government has once again delayed a decision on the 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm until 20 June 2024.. This announcement marked the fourth delay of an application decision for this solar farm, with an original decision expected to have been made in late September 2023.
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid. ‘Intelligent Octopus Flux’ (IOF) will offer the same rate for both importing and exporting ...
Solar surges to almost 2GW in CfD Auction Round 5
WEBSep 11, 2023 · The flagship Contracts for Difference (CfD) renewable power auction published the results of its Auction Round 5 (AR5) last week, with solar projects securing almost 2GW of capacity out of a total of 3.7GW. The previous AR4 had a budget of £285 million compared to AR5’s £227 million funding, £58 million below the …
RPC, Eelpower launch joint venture to develop 1GW utility-scale …
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Renewable Power Capital (RPC) is set to work with UK battery storage firm Eelpower to develop 1GW of utility scale energy storage capacity in the UK. The joint venture will acquire, build and operate utility-scale storage projects and is targetting the development of up to 1GW of storage, with a current pipeline of …
Renewable Connections’ 50MW solar farm receives ... - Solar …
WEBJan 17, 2023 · 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. Application plans for Tregonning Solar Farm were submitted by solar and battery developer, Renewable Connections earlier this month and include a Green Infrastructure Plan ...
Easy PV updates to include 3D design - Solar Power Portal
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Solar design software Easy PV, developed by solar wholesaler Midsummer, will now allow users to construct 3D models of their residential and commercial buildings. The software also supports complex roofs, properties that include extensions and obstructions such as nearby building and trees that cast shade on photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
TEC register clogged with 62GW of inactive projects, says Centrica
WEBOct 26, 2023 · Understanding PV module supply to the European market in 2025. PV ModuleTech Europe 2024 is a two-day conference that tackles these challenges directly, with an agenda that addresses all aspects of module supplier selection; product availability, technology offerings, traceability of supply-chain, factory auditing, module testing and reliability, and company bankability.
Cero and Enso Energy to kick off construction of 49.9MW PV plant
WEBSep 30, 2021 · Construction of a 49.9MW solar PV asset in South Gloucestershire being developed by Cero Generation and Enso Energy is to begin, having achieved financial close. Debt financing was provided by Rabobank, which was arranged by Macquarie Capital. Construction will be carried out by Gransolar Group and the operational phase will be led by Ingeteam ...
Field secures £77m as it looks to ‘double down’ on its battery …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Battery energy storage company Field has secured £77 million in funding as it looks to continue the rapid expansion of its portfolio. This is made up of £30 million of equity funding from early-stage investor Plural, which itself is being launched today (28 June) by founders Taavet Hinrikus, Sten Tamkivi, Ian Hogarth and Khaled Helioui.
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