The jobs will include installers and those who perform solar maintenance, as well as a range of additional roles. More than 8,500 new jobs could be created in Scotland by the end of the decade if the solar sector’s target of 6GW is reached. According to new report from trade association Solar Energy Scotland, 8,644 […]

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

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

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

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,