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Power Roll, University of Sheffield team up for perovskite thin film solar research

February 19, 2025
Flexible solar manufacturer Power Roll and scientists from the University of Sheffield have published a new paper highlighting the potential of thin-film solar cells using perovskites.
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Solar farms and biodiversity

February 19, 2025
In this blog, we take a deep dive into the research proving that solar farms can actually have a very positive impact on biodiversity.
EDF will use its Powershift platform to maximise revenue generation across ancillary services, wholesale trading and the BM. Image: EDF.

Constantine Energy Storage appoints optimisers for five 57MW battery assets

February 17, 2025
UK battery storage platform Constantine Energy Storage (CES) has appointed two firms to optimise five of its battery assets in the UK.
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Eku Energy energises 111MWh of BESS capacity

February 17, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) owner-operator Eku Energy has announced that it has successfully energised two energy storage assets in England.
CP30 requires current generation capacity on the grid to double over the next five years. Image: Roger Cornfoot via Wikimedia Commons.

Solar industry cautiously backs Ofgem’s grid connection reform approval

February 14, 2025
Energy regulator Ofgem has approved grid connection reform, a move that solar trade association Solar Energy UK supports.
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Aura Power lands £33.1 million finance for 40MW solar project

February 14, 2025
Renewable energy developer Aura Power has reached financial close on the Burtree Lane solar project thanks to a deal with Rabobank.
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Shawton Energy acquires 8.6MW solar project from One Planet

February 12, 2025
Renewable technology firm Shawton Energy has taken on a 8.6MW Welsh solar project from One Planet.
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Renewable Connections gets planning consent for 90MW Somerset BESS

February 11, 2025
Solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Renewable Connections is celebrating a major win as its latest consented energy project brings it over the 1GW mark.
A 3D render of the newly consented BESS site in the Scottish Highlands. Image: Root-Power.

Root-Power 34MW Scottish Highlands BESS greenlit

February 10, 2025
Root-Power has received planning permission for a 34MW/68MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to be constructed in the Scottish Highlands.
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Island Green Power secures consent for 46MW solar farm

February 7, 2025
Island Green Power has announced that it has been granted permission to develop the 46MW Welby Solar Farm in Lincolnshire.

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