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The future of solar energy in the UK - Solar Power Portal
Nov 20, 2024 · The UK has witnessed a steady rise in the adoption of solar energy in recent years. The combination of government incentives, technological advancements, and growing environmental awareness have fuelled its growth in the domestic and commercial markets.
Brookfield acquires Atrato Onsite Energy in £220 million deal
Nov 8, 2024 · Understanding PV module supply to the European market in 2025. PV ModuleTech Europe 2024 is a two-day conference that tackles these challenges directly, with an agenda that addresses all aspects of module supplier selection; product availability, technology offerings, traceability of supply-chain, factory auditing, module testing and …
CIP acquires UK solar developer Elgin Energy for £250 million
Apr 4, 2024 · CIP announces share acquisition of Elgin Energy and its 15GW solar project portfolio. Image: Elgin Energy. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced its acquisition of a majority share in UK solar firm Elgin Energy to deliver a 15GW portfolio.
The top 10 biggest solar farms in the UK - Solar Power Portal
Aug 16, 2023 · 1) Llanwern solar farm, Newport, Wales: 49.9MW. Commissioned in 2021 by NextEnergy Capital. SPP first reported this site in 2018 as being ‘near 50MW’, with a planning application submitted by Gwent Farmers’ Community Solar Scheme, with collocated battery storage. As Solar Energy UK noted, the area is “part of the Gwent Levels; an area classified as a site of special scientific interest ...
Highview Power raises £300 million for liquid air energy storage
Jun 13, 2024 · Centrica and the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) have backed Highview Power with £300 million to build its first large-scale project.
Highview Power reveals Scottish LDES plans
Oct 16, 2024 · Highview Power has revealed plans for a long-duration energy storage project using its liquid air energy storage technology, in Scotland.
UK renewables 3.9% capacity increase mostly solar
Sep 27, 2024 · Natural gas production dropped by 18% and petroleum production by 9%, marking a record low. Image: iomart. A total of 2.1GW new renewable generation capacity came online in the year to June 2024, representing a 3.9% increase over the last year, according to data published by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Grid integration: Tackling solar connection complexities in the UK …
Feb 1, 2024 · The last few months have seen exciting news for solar farm developments in the UK and Ireland. In September 2023 Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD), totalling nearly 2GW to solar farms under its Round 5 allocation.
UK’s ‘largest’ solar and battery storage project begins construction
Apr 25, 2023 · The UK is a leading global market for renewable energy investments and ground-mounted solar farms have been at the forefront of this investment since the first round of government subsidies were introduced over a decade ago.