The solar farm will sit on university owned land at Aberystwyth University’s Penglais Campus. Image: ScottWaby. Aberystwyth University has got the green light for the development of a £2.9 million solar array on land adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation. Work is set to begin on the 2.5MW solar array in February 2022, with […]

Published: 26 Nov 2021, 12:54 Elgin Energy now has a portfolio of over 4GW of projects in late-stage development across the UK, Australia and Ireland. Image: David Meehan (Elgin Energy). Solar and storage developer Elgin Energy has raised £25 million, and will target an ambitious medium-term growth strategy. The company is looking to use the

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has a portfolio of 425MW of operational battery energy storage, including the 50MW Wickham Market site in Suffolk (pictured). Image: Gresham House Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (GRID) is to significantly grow its pipeline having secured a £380 million funding package from NatWest. The funding includes plans for seven

Published: 26 Nov 2021, 12:24 The battery installation standard was first piloted in 2020. Image: MCS The MCS has launched what it says is the first battery installation standard, detailing requirements for MCS certified installers who supply, design and install electrical energy storage or battery systems. Having been piloted at the beginning of 2020 with volunteer

Published: 25 Nov 2021, 10:16 A mock up of the battery energy storage site. Image: Balance Power. A 30MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Tawton, Devon, has been granted planning approval by West Devon Borough Council. Developed by Balance Power, the site is to be the first stand-alone battery project in West Devon, and the

Published: 25 Nov 2021, 10:58 Hello and welcome to Solar Power Portal’s coverage of day three of Solar & Storage Live, taking place between 23-25 November in Birmingham. The Solar Power Portal editorial team is reporting live from the event, bringing you all the insight, news and views from the show floor.    A competitive marketplace driven by the

Published: 25 Nov 2021, 00:01 By: Other winners on the night included Lightsource Labs, Energisa and Limejump. Image: Terrapinn. Rooftop solar installer EvoEnergy took home two awards at the Solar & Storage Live Awards while AES founder George Goudsmit was recognised for his contribution to the UK solar industry. EvoEnergy won the Commercial Solar and/or

Published: 24 Nov 2021, 15:39 HBS New Energies was set up in 2008, and has since installed over 15,000 solar systems. Image: HBS New Energies. Building materials distributor Brickability Group has acquired renewable energy business HBS NE Limited, including its trading names HBS New Energies and UPOWA. HBS New Energies will utilise the investment from

Published: 24 Nov 2021, 10:49 Solar & Storage Live day two has kicked off. Image: SPP Hello and welcome to Solar Power Portal’s coverage of day two of Solar & Storage Live 2021, taking place between 23-25 November in Birmingham. The Solar Power Portal editorial team is going to be reporting live from the event, bringing you

Published: 23 Nov 2021, 10:54 The show floor this morning (23 November). Image: Solar Power Portal. Hello and welcome to Solar Power Portal’s coverage of Solar & Storage Live, taking place between 23-25 November in Birmingham. The Solar Power Portal editorial team is going to be reporting live from the event, bringing you all the