Midsummer partners Jinko Solar, adding Tiger N-Type All Black module to range

PODCAST: Solar PV set for seismic shift, the rise of non-lithium energy storage technologies

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 […]

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Centrica Energy Assets arm launched as energy major target 650MW of solar

Over half of the public support the development of large-scale solar projects in their areas

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

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50MW JBM solar-plus-storage site given green light

Ethical Power targets UK solar and battery storage in Napier Park Global Capital JV

Published: 21 Jan 2022, 10:15 The joint venture will be named Lynher Energy. Image: Pixabay. A new joint venture (JV) between Ethical Power Group and Napier Park Global Capital dubbed Lynher Energy is to invest in large-scale solar and battery storage assets in the UK and Europe. Ethical Power is to act as servicer to

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SSE acquires first solar farm and signals ‘serious ambitions’ in the market

SSE acquires first solar farm and signals ‘serious ambitions’ in the market

Published: 20 Jan 2022, 11:24 The Littleton solar farm is expected to be operational in late 2023. Image: SSE. SSE has acquired its first solar farm, taking on the development rights for a 30MW solar farm at Littleton Pastures from Stark Energy. The site is located near Evesham in Worcestershire, covers 77 acres and is

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Solar among eligible tech for Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes energy efficiency scheme

Rooftop solar could contribute 4GW of energy to help London reach net zero

The No Constraints scenario would target 3.9GW of rooftop solar, and also provide the lowest cost pathway by 2050. Image: Greater London Authority. Rooftop solar PV is expected to play a key role in London reaching net zero by 2030, and could contribute almost 4GW of clean energy. In a new report from Element Energy,

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Bluefield acquires 47.5MW renewables portfolio from Good Energy

Bluefield acquires 47.5MW renewables portfolio from Good Energy

Published: 20 Jan 2022, 09:51 Good Energy’s Crossroad Solar Farm. Image: Good Energy. Bluefield Solar Income Fund has purchased the entirety of Good Energy’s 47.5MW generating portfolio for up to £24.5 million. The portfolio contains six solar sites alongside wind assets, and provides around 15% of Good Energy’s customers’ electricity. It is set to continue

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Foresight continues to focus on fixed revenue streams as it eyes battery storage

Innova Energy acquired by Elm Trading, gaining 61.5MW portfolio of ground-mount solar

To date, the Innova Group has owned and operated more than 100MW of solar sites. Image: Andreas Gücklhorn (Unsplash). Solar energy company Innova Energy has been acquired by Elm Trading, taking on its 16 ground-mount assets in Britain. The diversified trading company has gained 61.5MW through the transaction dubbed Project Radiant, all of which is

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Gravitricity secures European Investment Bank support for gravity energy storage project

Gravitricity secures European Investment Bank support for gravity energy storage project

Published: 17 Jan 2022, 14:07 Members of the Gravitricity team at the Staříč mine site, where the full scale project may be located. Image: Gravitricity. Energy storage firm Gravitricity has secured new project support led by the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its plans to build a full scale 4-8MW project in a former mine

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Iberdrola becomes one of the UK's biggest players following acquisition of 800MW of solar sites

Iberdrola becomes one of the UK’s biggest players following acquisition of 800MW of solar sites

Iberdrola already has a 3MW portfolio of solar projects in the UK. Image: Iberdrola. Iberdrola has become one of the biggest solar players in the UK, after acquiring 17 PV projects from Elgin Energy and Lightsource BP. The projects – which are at the preconstruction phase – have a combined capacity of more than 800MW,

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