Published: 4 Aug 2022, 12:21 BayWa r.e. has 31 solar projects in the UK, totalling approximately 536MW. Image: BayWa r.e. BayWa r.e. has appointed Morgan Harris as managing director of its UK operation services business. Harris has an extensive career in the energy sector, with eight years’ experience in the services industry. She joined BayWa […]
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Properties in Stockbury where solar panels are being fitted. Image: Raven Renewables. Housing association-run solar installer Raven Renewables has signed a new, external deal to install solar panels for a fellow social landlord in Kent. The company will fit rooftop panels on 12 of Golding Homes’ properties, with works to take place at Crittenden Bungalows, in
Image: Conrad Energy. Conrad Energy has started construction of a 6MW/12MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Somerset, UK, after local opposition thwarted original plans for a new gas generator. Conrad Energy broke ground on the project in a ceremony last week attended by the local mayor and councillors. The BESS will be a 6MW,
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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are competing to become the next leader of the Conservative Party, and as such, the Prime Minister. Image: wikicommons (Sunak – Simon Walker/HM Treasury, Truss – Chris McAndrew) The solar industry is “deeply concerned” by comments made by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak during the Conservative party leader contest, Solar
Published: 2 Aug 2022, 13:38 Naked Solar is based in Newquay in Cornwall. Image: Naked Solar. Naked Solar is looking to expand its team, as VAT reductions, Supertax reductions for businesses and rising electricity bills lead to “a significant Solar Boom”. The Cornwall based solar installer is looking for experienced solar installers in Newquay and
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Published: 1 Aug 2022, 12:03 Harmony Energy – HEIT’s parent company – has developed a number of battery projects around the country, such as the Holes Bay site (pictured). Image Harmony Energy. Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has completed the acquisition of the 99MW/198MWh energy storage project, dubbed Bumpers. This represents its first pipeline acquisition
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Published: 29 Jul 2022, 09:30 The 49.9MW Paytherden solar farm in East Devon has been planed to be wildlife-friendly. Image: Lightrock Power. Lightrock Power has secured planning permission for a solar plant in East Devon, after receival approval from the District Council’s planning committee. The 49.9MW Paytherden solar farm has received support from the local
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Published: 29 Jul 2022, 12:48 BSR has developed nearly 1GW of solar and energy storage in the UK. Image: BSR. Integrated solar developer British Solar Renewables (BSR) has been acquired by global alternative asset manager ICG’s debut infrastructure fund, ICG Infra. ICG Infrastructure Equity raised £1.26 billion (€1.5 billion) in investor commitments in February, enabling
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Revenues from operational assets have surged over the last year, as system strains have pushed up ancillary service values. Image: Gore Street. Gore Street saw its net income increase by 191% over the year to 31 March 2022, whilst the EBITDA of its operational portfolio surged 704%. The battery energy storage fund saw its income
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The 50MW solar and 38MW battery storage site represents the first collocated project from Canadian Solar in the UK. Image: Gresham House. Canadian Solar has completed the sale of two fully-permitted solar and battery energy storage projects to Gresham House. The sale involves a collocated project in Durham, which includes 50MWp solar capacity and 38MW
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