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Green light given for 100MW Aura Power battery storage system

Green light given for 100MW Aura Power battery storage system

Published: 17 May 2022, 09:00 The project has a grid connection secured at Drax Power Station. Image: Aura Power. A battery energy storage system (BESS) being developed by Aura Power at Drax in Yorkshire has been granted planning permission. The 100MW BESS was approved by Selby District Council last week, with Aura Power planning manager

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Drax applies to expand Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant

Drax applies to expand Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant

Published: 17 May 2022, 10:58 The existing power plant sits within the Ben Cruachan mountain in Argyll. Image: Drax. Drax has applied to expand its Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant under Section 36, creating long-duration storage that could boost the rollout of renewables. The energy firm announced its intent to create a new cavern, increasing the capacity

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‘Vital support’ on offer as net zero community energy fund launched by Northern Powergrid

Northern Powergrid said it has seen a marked increase in community groups interested in energy. Image: Northern Powergrid. A new fund targeted at tackling the barriers community energy groups face when getting projects off the ground has been launched by distribution network operator (DNO) Northern Powergrid. Local groups can secure grants of up to £10,000

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Solar PV generation falls 5.9% in 2021 despite increases in capacity

Solar PV generation falls 5.9% in 2021 despite increases in capacity

Published: 13 May 2022, 11:12 The decrease in solar generation came alongside similar decreases in output of other renewable technologies. Image: Getty Solar generation fell by 5.9% in 2021 compared to 2020, with renewables generation decreasing across the board as a result of less favourable weather conditions. The decrease in solar generation was a result

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Battery storage rollout needs £20bn government investment to support renewables goals

Utility-scale battery storage systems are helping to support the transition to renewables. Image: Anesco The battery storage rollout needs to continue its upwards trajectory, with increased government spending required, according to new data from Cornwall Insight. In order to meet 2030 renewables targets – including up to 50GW of offshore wind – increased levels of

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High power prices, inflation rates and strong irradiation continue to boost asset value

Higher power prices drove £2.9 million of DORE’s NAV increase across the first three months of 2022. Image: DORE. High power prices continue to drive up the value of solar assets in the UK, with this expected to continue at least throughout 2022. DORE considers share raise as NAV jumps on the back of high

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Vodaphone, Centrica and MYTILINEOS sign PPA for 110MW of solar

Centrica will trade the additional power generated at the three sites in the balancing and merchant power markets. Image: Centrica. Vodaphone and Centrica have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with MYTILINEOS S.A for the output of three solar farms in the UK. The solar farms are currently under construction in Lincolnshire, Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire,

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Solar Together group-buying scheme launched in Leicestershire

Solar Together group-buying scheme launched in Leicestershire

Published: 10 May 2022, 14:12 The Solar Together scheme has been running for four years. Image: Maria Godfrida (Pixabay). Solar Together Leicestershire has launched, with the group-buying scheme designed to help those looking to invest in solar and battery storage systems for a reduced rate. Residents can register for the scheme, and are then entered

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Solar, wind and nuclear could exceed demand more than 50% of the time by 2030

The security strategy boosted targets for solar, offshore wind and nuclear amidst an energy crisis driven by gas prices. The UK could have an oversupply of electricity 53% of the time, if new renewable and nuclear targets are hit by 2030. According to analysis from LCP, if the country meets the expanded targets set out

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