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SSE Renewables acquires further 400MW solar portfolio in Poland. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables’ first solar project enters construction

August 7, 2023
SSE Renewables has confirmed that its first solar project, located in Worcestershire, has entered construction.
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Solar Energy UK survey shows 61.5% support for solar from those living near sites

August 1, 2023
Trade body Solar Energy UK has published a new study of public attitudes towards solar development which finds that most people living near solar sites support the technology.
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Octopus Renewables to invest £2 million in solar and battery storage developer

July 31, 2023
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) will invest up to £2 million to set up and fund a new solar and battery storage development business.
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Irish IPP Power Capital Renewable Energy secures €125 million for 230MW of PV

July 28, 2023
Irish solar independent power producer (IPP) Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) has received €125 million (£107 million) in funding to construct 230MW of solar assets.
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UK govt begins consultation on NSIP reforms

July 27, 2023
The UK government is currently discussing plans to reform the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process to enable faster consenting.
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Ireland must bolster solar capacity to meet CAP23 targets, says Cornwall Insight

July 26, 2023
New analysis from Cornwall Insight’s All-Island forward curve has shown Ireland must secure a total of 1.7GW of solar capacity at every renewable energy auction until 2030 to avoid missing climate targets.
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ENGIE, Infinis sign PPA with Arla to power its UK operations

July 25, 2023
ENGIE and Infinis have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Arla to supply renewable energy from two solar farms.
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Octopus, Vertol partner to provide ‘Zero Bills’ homes with solar

July 24, 2023
Octopus Energy has partnered with housebuilder Verto to roll out a “world first” Zero Bills agreement for housing developers with solar at its core.
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Voltalia selected as EPC contractor for 108MW Irish solar farm

July 21, 2023
International energy producer Voltalia has been selected to build a 108MW solar farm in Ireland by ESB and Bord na Móna.
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EDF Renewables unveils plans for 49.9MW Cornish solar farm

July 18, 2023
EDF Renewables has announced plans to develop a 49.9MW solar farm in mid-Cornwall.

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