UK

ZSL Whipsnade reveals plans for lion-shaped solar farm
ZSL Whipsnade has introduced prepare for a lion shaped solar farm, in an effort to minimize the UK's largest zoo's carbon footprint.
Sep 15, 2021 // Plants, UK, Europe, solar farm, ZSL, Owen Craft
Anesco secures authorization for 50MW battery site readied to perform multiple grid-balancing roles
Anesco's new 50MW battery storage site has been given the green light by Brentwood Borough Council, with the project to be one more example of exactly how batteries are profiting the grid and offering returns for investors, the company has stated.
Sep 8, 2021 // Storage, UK, Europe, Anesco
UK federal government considering adjustments to its preparation program for 50MW+ solar sites
The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is eyeing adjustments to its preparation routine for 50MW+ solar sites, with energy storage space developments raising in the nation too.
Sep 8, 2021 // Policy, NSIP, UK, Europe, solar-plus-storage, BESS, BEIS, NPS
Pathfinder safeguards authorization for 26-MWp solar farm in England
UK solar and also battery storage designer Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) on Monday stated it has actually gotten preparing authorization for its 26-MWp Attleborough solar park near Norwich, Norfolk.
Sep 7, 2021 // Plants, UK, Europe, England, solar farm, Pathfinder
BEIS consults on brand-new solar PV Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project assistance
New advice on solar PV has been recommended by the government as part of its testimonial right into the energy National Policy Statements (NPSs).
Sep 7, 2021 // Policy, UK, Europe, BEIS, National Policy Statements
Construction kicks off at 99MW/198MWh UK battery storage site
Job has started at a battery storage space site admired as the largest of its kind under construction in the UK by designers Harmony Energy as well as Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV).
Sep 7, 2021 // Storage, UK, Europe, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Harmony Energy, David Menéndez
PACE given green light for 3rd UK solar-plus-storage site this year
Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) has actually safeguarded intending consent for a 26MWp solar-plus-storage farm, located 15 miles south-west of Norwich.
Sep 7, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Storage, UK, Europe, solar-plus-storage, PACE, Pathfinder Clean Energy, Rob Denman
Orsted looks for sights on Hornsea 3 battery strategies
Public examination problems propositions for a power storage system within the substation footprint
Sep 7, 2021 // Storage, UK, Europe, Orsted, HORNSEA 3
SDCL Energy to fund acquisitions with GBP-175m share issue
UK closed-ended mutual fund SDCL Energy Performance Earnings Trust Plc (LON: SEIT) intends to elevate about GBP 175 million (USD 242.1 m/EUR 203.8 m) in a regular share issue targeted at supporting its expansion through new investments.
Sep 3, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, SDCL Energy
BayWa r.e. eyes 163MW mega solar project
BayWa r.e. is intending the development of a 163MW solar project in South Derbyshire.
Sep 3, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, Europe, baywa r.e., Solar Project
Solarwatt launches UK subsidiary as it eyes expansion
Glass-glass solar component leader Solarwatt has established a new UK subsidiary to reinforce its presence in the market.
Sep 2, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Solarwatt, Daniel Adamsbaum, Neal Goddard
EIG gets EDF's 49MW West Burton B battery
EDF's 49MW West Burton B battery storage possession has actually been offered alongside its consolidated cycle gas generator (CCGT) power plant, to institutional investor EIG.
Sep 2, 2021 // Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, UK, EDF, Europe, m&a, Battery Energy Storage, Ccgt, Eig, West Burton B
UK energy efficiency-as-a-service firm eEnergy lands solar PV bargain
eEnergy has won its initial agreement to provide 321kWp of solar along with LED lighting in a single agreement.
Aug 26, 2021 // Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, eEnergy, Harvey Sinclair
University of Surrey awarded brand-new financing for perovskite solar cell research
A consortium led by the University of Surrey has been awarded near Pounds 3 million to assist layout perovskite solar cells to power wearable modern technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Aug 26, 2021 // Technology, UK, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, University of Surrey, Ravi Silva, Wei Zhang
Missing out on piece in solar panel puzzle discovered, might result in much more effective technology
Silicon-based solar modules control the current market. However, they are pricey and also have a high carbon impact.
Aug 25, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, UK, Europe, solar panel, CdTe, Loughborough University, solar efficiency, Pooja Goddardand, Roger Smith, Peter Hatton, Michael Watts