UK

Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK's Largest Solar Portfolio
Schroders Greencoat secures £700m solar portfolio deal, adding 53 operating solar farms to their existing 1.35 GWp capacity in the UK. Completion expected soon.
Jan 26, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Schroders Greencoat
Elements Green Seeks Public Input for Massive UK Solar Project
Elements Green invites communities to provide input on its ambitious plan to build an 800-MW solar farm with battery storage in the East Midlands, aiming to power 400,000 local homes with green electricity. Join the conversation and shape the future of renewable energy!
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, Elements Green
Have Your Say: EDF Seeks Feedback on Cornwall Solar Scheme
EDF Renewables UK invites public input on its proposed solar farm in Cornwall, promising local benefits and a commitment to sustainability. Join the consultation events to shape a greener future.
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables
Enviromena Unveils 400MW UK Solar Pipeline for Planning
Enviromena, a leading clean energy company, is set to submit its 400MW solar pipeline in the UK, aiming to expand its portfolio to over 500MW by 2025. With projects spanning from Dorset to Durham, Enviromena is committed to engaging with local communities and councillors to ensure their feedback is considered in the project designs and plans. By completing construction in Somerset, Hampshire, and Wales, Enviromena is actively working towards lowering carbon emissions and meeting the increasing demand for renewable energy in the UK.
Jan 18, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, Enviromena
Normanton Energy Reserve: UK's Largest Battery Storage Project Approved
Blaby District Council grants planning permission for UK's largest battery storage project, the Normanton Energy Reserve. A game-changer for grid stability and the UK's transition to net zero.
Jan 12, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe
Natural Power Partners with Green Switch for Scottish BESS
Natural Power chosen by Green Switch Capital to provide Section 36 consenting support for a 250MW battery energy storage system in the Scottish Highlands, aiming to enhance community involvement and biodiversity.
Jan 9, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, SCOTLAND, Natural Power, Green Switch Capital
Statkraft Secures Triple PPA for 20MW UK Solar Farm
Statkraft has enabled Gresham House & Workspace Group to secure power for 10 years from the 20MW Beavor Grange Solar Farm in Devon, providing budget certainty and helping to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Jan 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Statkraft, PV Power Plant
Shanghai Electric Launches 128MW UK Solar-Plus-Storage
Shanghai Electric has completed two renewable energy projects in the UK: REP1&2 BESS and Fiskerton II-A solar site. Generating 128,117 MWh of green energy annually, these projects will provide a significant contribution toward a sustainable future.
Jan 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, Europe, shanghai electric
Low Carbon Lights Up 42MW Solar
Low Carbon connects three solar farms in UK and Netherlands, producing a total of 42MW of clean energy - part of their plan to create 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Dec 11, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Netherlands, solar farm
Sonnedix Breaks Ground on 300MW UK Solar
Sonnedix has broken ground on five solar projects in the UK, creating 270 jobs and set to provide 300MW of clean electricity, powering the UK's decarbonisation and energy security goals.
Dec 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Sonnedix, Europe, PV Power Plant
BP to Fully Acquire Lightsource BP: Solar Scaling Ahead
BP acquires 50.03% of Lightsource BP, enabling it to scale up its business, finance and trading. Closing mid-2024, it will help BP meet its demand for low carbon power and transition growth targets. Unlocking a new level of profitable growth and performance.
Nov 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Lightsource BP, Europe
SSE Lands Energy Optimisation Deal for 249-MW Battery
SSE Energy Supply Ltd has been contracted to optimize a 249 MW/373.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kent, England for 10 years. Sheaf Energy Park is set for July 2025 commissioning, with Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Ltd. powering the BESS with a 10-year, GBP 120 million debt. Balance demand & supply: transition to renewable energy with this energy storage system.
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, SSE
Statera Secures £300M for UK's Largest Battery Storage
Statera Energy secures £300m financing for 400MW energy storage system in Essex, England. This strategically located project is key to UK's transition to net zero and will provide energy system resilience. Financing led by Lloyds Bank and Statkraft support this project as testament to its quality.
Nov 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Statera
Statera Secures €345M for UK BESS, Power Projects
Statera Energy Limited secures GBP 300 million in debt financing to deliver the UK's largest 300-MW/600-MWh BESS project near Greater London. Statkraft support enables the financing of over 16 GW of Statera projects, with 7.5 GW expected to be operational by 2030.
Nov 23, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Statera Energy
Voltalia Secures PPA for 34MW Solar in UK
Voltalia secures PPA with Co-op for 34-MW Eastgate solar project in Northern England. Co-op to purchase green energy for 15 years, enough to power 170 food stores and 500 funeralcare homes, helping reach net zero operations by 2035.
Nov 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, PPA, Voltalia, Europe