RES targets solar rise with 1GW pipeline

• Developer has an overall of 23 brand-new projects in UK and Ireland varying from 12MW to 120MW

RES has actually disclosed a pipe of solar photovoltaic projects in the UK and also Republic of Ireland over of 1GW.

The pipeline comprises a total of 23 new projects varying from 12MW to 120MW, using the most up to date solar technology, RES specified.

The company claimed solar will certainly be a "vital enabler" of the UK's net absolutely no transition as well as the "new period" of solar being planned by RES is sustained by the quick fall in the cost of the modern technology in recent years.

The projects identified will make use of bifacial panels, technology that makes it possible for photovoltaic panels to take in light on the front as well as back, improving output and also minimizing costs.

In addition to the new projects RES has likewise secured planning consent for 230MW of solar capability in Ireland, recently reinforced by Ballymoneen, a 105MW solar farm located in County Galway, which was accepted in March.

RES has additionally simply submitted plans for Derrill Water, a 42MW solar farm situated in Devon, its very first brand-new planning application for a solar project in the UK because 2015.

RES solar projects head Karl O'Mullan said: "Large-scale solar can generate clean, affordable electrical power for customers and will play an important duty in sustaining our change to an internet no economic situation.

" As we see demand for new solar remain to grow, we're making plans to broaden our portfolio even further.

" We're presently hiring to support the considerable work called for to bring a portfolio of solar farms, efficient in generating in excess of one gigawatt with the preparation system.

" These brand-new duties and also the additional jobs produced in the supply chain will certainly also sustain our green recuperation."