Along with the increase to Octopus’ export tariffs, those using its Agile tariff have seen export rates as high as £1.28/kWh. Image: Octopus Energy Octopus Energy has increased its export tariffs by 36%, as energy prices in the UK remain at record highs. As such, its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) (export only customers) tariff has […]

Published: 1 Feb 2022, 10:24 The battery energy storage project site sits adjacent to the Spennymoor substation in County Durham. Image: RES. Renewable asset developer RES has submitted a planning application for a 99.9MW battery energy storage project in County Durham. The Spennymoor site forms part of the company’s portfolio of over 700MW of energy

Published: 31 Jan 2022, 12:07 Solar PV installed under Phase One now represents 16% of all installations. Image: Maria Godfrida (Pixabay). As of the end of November 2021, there were 472 solar PV installations under Phase Two of the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant. This represents 50% of all measures installed under the

Published: 31 Jan 2022, 10:24 Bluefield Solar recently acquired a 47.5MW wind and solar portfolio from Good Energy. Image: Bluefield Solar Bluefield Solar has acquired the development rights for its first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS). The acquisition represents development rights, grid connection costs and the leasehold of land of the 20MW ready-to-build project

Published: 28 Jan 2022, 12:05 NextEnergy is targeting corporate PPAs as a key part of its strategy to grow its portfolio. Image: NextEnergy Capital. NextEnergy Group has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) with global law firm DLA Piper for a 13MW solar asset. Electricity from the solar site, which is to be built and

The solar farm will sit across four fields next to the EV charging hub. Image: Getty. Dorset Council has granted planning permission for the Blandford Hill Eco Hub development from Naturalis, a development that will include a 15MW solar farm with battery energy storage. The £10 million development will provide an electric vehicle charging hub,

Published: 27 Jan 2022, 12:33 Citi Tower was bought by the company in 2019. Image: Citi Global bank Citi is to refurbish its Citi Tower offices in Canary Wharf, with plans for the installation of solar PV alongside other sustainability measures. The installation of solar panels on the roof is forecasted to generate 52,577kWh per

The two battery energy storage projects are to be located in central Scotland. Image: Amp Energy via LinkedIn Amp Energy is to build what it is claiming are Europe’s two largest grid-connected battery storage facilities, each boasting capacities of 400MW / 800MWh. Dubbed the Scottish Green Battery Complex, the facilities are to be locatedd in

Published: 24 Jan 2022, 14:54 By: Solar Media Market Research has placed the size of the solar market in 2021 at 191GW. Image: JinkoSolar. The Solar Media Podcast returns for another year at the forefront of the energy transition, starting 2022 by exploring solar PV’s push for a global manufacturing footprint. Liam Stoker, Andy Colthorpe

The survey found 56% of people were unaware of the biodiversity benefits of solar farms. Image: Centrica. The majority of the public support the development of solar farms in their local areas, according to a new report from Copper Consultancy and Solar Energy UK. 2022 A Bright Future for Solar: Realising the UK’s Potential, A