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Because of its status as an NSIP, plans for the Fenwick Solar Farm will have to be approved by the Planning Inspectorate, as well as the secretary of state for climate change and net zero. Image: Energy Solutions.

Fenwick Solar Farm consultation nears close

May 24, 2024
The second public consultation on a new solar farm planned for Fenwick, Doncaster, and developed by Boom Power will end on 31 May.
Dunamis delivered a 132KV substation for the project. Image: Fulcrum Group.

Dunamis provides HV infrastructure for Lightsource bp

May 24, 2024
Dunamis has supported Lightsource bp with the design and build of high voltage electrical infrastructure in Nottinghamshire.
High wind penetration in Ireland meanwhile has led to spikes in Day-Ahead and Intra-Day prices as well as increased revenues from ancillary service DS3. Image: Gore Street .

Gore Street’s operational BESS capacity up 45%

May 23, 2024
International diversification helped the Fund, which trades on the London Stock Exchange under the GSF ticker, maintain average revenues across its portfolio.
ROI is maximised by calculating expected revenues and revenue forecasting is essential for making investment decisions. Image: Vattenfall.

Panel: maximising ROI for collocated battery investments

May 23, 2024
On the final day of Renewable Energies Revenue Summit 2024, how can ROI be maximised for collocated battery investments?
Climate policy has been a contentious issue in parliament, particularly in the face of the upcoming election—moving the date means decisions will have to be expedited or abandoned altogether. Image: Rishi Sunak via Twitter.

Rishi Sunak calls 4th July general election

May 23, 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the next General Election will be held on 4 July this year, earlier than expected.
Sandringham estate already has solar on its roof.

Solar panels on Sandringham: will historic buildings lead the way to net-zero?

May 22, 2024
Is the additional work of installing solar on listed buildings really responsible for lower uptake in cities?
https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National-Grid-Grid-Transmission-Lines-1.jpegOne issue arises because operators can bid at a higher duration than their project truly has, by bidding in a lower MW power capacity than their nameplate output. Image: National Grid.

National Grid revisits de-rating factors for energy storage

May 21, 2024
National Grid ESO is re-assessing the methodology used to calculate de-rating factors for energy storage, with project operators saying it currently undervalues the technology.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK.

NextEnergy UK solar fund backed by UK-defined benefit pension scheme

May 21, 2024
Fundraising efforts have raised £625 million so far, with additional funding secured from an unnamed UK defined benefit pension scheme.
The decision deadline, originally 16 May 2024, has now been set as 13 June 2024 by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Secretary of State delays Mallard Pass Solar Farm decision

May 20, 2024
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has moved the decision on Mallard Pass Solar Farm.
Councils will be told to consider other local solar farms when considering new applications, focusing on the ‘cumulative’ impact. Image: Lightsource bp.

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

May 15, 2024
A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland.

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