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Energy minister updates CP30 solar capacities

April 8, 2025
Energy minister Michael Shanks has written to the heads of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Ofgem to address concerns surrounding solar capacities in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (CPAP).
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Aukera lands £135 million finance for UK solar expansion

April 8, 2025
Solar energy developer Aukera Energy has secured a £135 million senior debt facility from two international banks to finance the growth of its UK solar portfolio.
A 3D render of the Withy Place BESS.

Root-Power lands planning consent for 50MW BESS

April 4, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been awarded planning permission for a new 50MW/100MWh BESS in Reading.
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Earba 1.8GW pumped storage hydro project secures approval

April 4, 2025
Gilkes Energy has announced that it has been awarded planning consent for its Earba Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) scheme.
Planning documents show that the Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee raised no objections to the proposal. Image: Gresham House.

UK reaches 117GWh of approved BESS projects

April 3, 2025
Planning consent was awarded to BESS projects totalling 1,590MW/3,179MWh of capacity last month, meaning the UK now has a total of around 55.4GW/117GWh approved.
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Great Britain achieves new maximum solar generation record

April 2, 2025
On 1 April, between 12:30 and 13:00, Great Britain secured a new maximum solar generation record of 12.2GW.
An Invinity flow battery at a Scottish Water site. Image: Invinity Energy Systems.

Invinity’s vanadium flow battery project moves forward

March 31, 2025
Invinity Energy Systems has reached an agreement to develop a 20.7MWh flow battery system, the UK’s largest.
Solar generation increased by 6.5% to 14.8TWh, a new record high in the period recorded by the government. Image: Keele University.

Renewables generated 50.8% of the UK’s electricity in 2024

March 28, 2025
Electricity generated by renewable technologies increased by 6.5% in 2024, accounting for a 50.8% of the UK’s electricity generation.
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UK crosses 18GW solar milestone

March 27, 2025
The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) have revealed that the UK now has a total of 18GW of operational solar PV capacity installed.
A 3D render of the Ellen Road BESS project

Root-Power lands planning consent for 30MW BESS

March 27, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been granted planning permission for a 30MW/60MWh BESS in Greater Manchester.

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