NESF posts slight increase in NAV as strong irradiation helps portfolio outperform. Image: NESF. NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has recorded a slight increase in net asset value (NAV) of £5.9 million for the year with its portfolio achieving a generation outperformance. The specialist solar fund declared in its financial results for the year ending 31 […]

Published: 19 Jun 2023, 12:33 Walthamstow-based artists Hilary Powell and Daniel Edelstyn crowdfunded £113,000 for the ‘Power Station’ project by sleeping on their rooftops. Image: Octopus Energy. Octopus Energy has installed solar panels in 13 houses on one street in Walthamstow, East London to create a ‘solar street’. All 13 solar PV systems – set

Published: 15 Jun 2023, 10:56 The two solar projects are situated in County Durham. Image: Lightsource bp. The High Court has ruled in favour of two solar projects being developed by solar developer Lightsource bp in the county of Durham. The two projects in question are the 49.9W Sheraton Solar Farm and the 49.9MW Hulam

Published: 16 Jun 2023, 09:16 Pacific Green Technologies confirmed it would sell the project for £74 million. Image: Pacific Green Technologies. Renewable energy company Pacific Green Technologies has agreed to sell a 99MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Richborough Energy Park for £74 million. The sale and purchase agreement will see the organisation sell

Published: 16 Jun 2023, 10:10 Gore Street Energy Storage Fund secures ‘record prices’ in 2023 T-4 CM auction. Image: Gore Street. Gore Street Energy Storage Fund has confirmed that it secured “record prices” in the T-4 2023 Capacity Market auction. The energy storage investment fund confirmed in its financial results that, for the year ended 31

The new package is called OVO Solar. Image: OVO Energy. On Wednesday (14 June), energy supplier OVO Energy launched OVO Solar – a new solar package with the potential to save customers up to 90% on energy bills. The solar package, which could help save up to £1,400 per year, will grant customers access to

Published: 14 Jun 2023, 12:09 EDF will explore synergies between solar located in space and other low carbon technologies. Image: Arek Socha (Pixabay). Following success in securing £25,855 in funding from the UK Government’s Innovation competition, EDF UK R&D has announced it will explore space-based solar opportunities.  During Tech Week this week, the Energy Security Secretary,

Published: 13 Jun 2023, 10:32 Over 180 solar panels added to Watford Town Hall and the Colosseum. Image: Watford Borough Council. Watford Borough Council have revealed that both the Colosseum and Watford Town Hall have now installed solar photovoltaics (PV) as part of energy efficiency measures. The improvements, which include the installation of over 180

The project will incorporate a 12.5MW battery asset. Image: Wikimedia Commons. UK-based renewable energy developer Exagen has confirmed that its Highfield Energy Park, a hybrid solar and battery installation, has been submitted for approval. The plans, which will feature a 12.5MW battery energy storage asset and solar generation, have been submitted to Northumberland County Council

The rooftop of Kerry T&N in Shropshire. Image: Big Solar Co-op Big Solar Co-op has announced that its first community rooftop solar installation is underway at a Shropshire food processing plant with sustainable solar panels from Swiss manufacturer Meyer Burger.  Big Solar Co-op has so far raised over £1 million from more than 500 investors