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Bristol-based Aura Power is developing an active pipeline of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage of about 12GW in the UK, Europe and North America.

Aura Power secures £10 million funding from Novuna

May 10, 2024
Aura Power secures £10 Million funding from Novuna Business Finance to progress its global development pipeline.
The University of Manchester has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and in 2022 ended its investments in coal, oil and gas.

65% of University of Manchester’s electricity demand met by solar

May 9, 2024
The University of Manchester has partnered with Enviromena to meet 65% of its electricity demand with energy from a new renewables project.
The proposed fields have been chosen in part due to the existing local topography which will screen the site and limit surrounding views of the solar farm.

Lightsource BP proposes 57MW solar and 54MW energy storage for Ireland

May 9, 2024
Lightsource BP will outline its proposal for a 57MW solar and 54MW energy storage installation at a community information event on 22 May.
The solar energy generated will also provide 80% of the building’s 600kWh expected daily use, meaning the institute itself will be net zero for energy by 2025.

New solar farm strengthens University of York’s autonomous research capabilities

May 8, 2024
Work on the 200kWp solar farm located at the University of York’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy was completed by Siemens.
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Savills launches sale of £1.15 million Wisbridge Solar Farm

May 7, 2024
On behalf of the Tom Duke Life Interest Trust, Savills has announced the freehold investment opportunity of its 9.34MW solar farm.
The portfolio comprises of solar, wind and hydro. Image: UKPN.

UK Power Networks Services acquires 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SEEIT

May 7, 2024
UK Power Networks Services has acquired UU Solar, securing a 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SEEIT.
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RES submits application for 29MW Magheralin Solar Farm

May 2, 2024
UK renewable energy firm RES has submitted a planning application to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for a 29.9MW solar project.
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Solar projects offered earlier grid connection dates by UKPN

May 2, 2024
A total of 25 projects, surmounting to 836MW, are set to connect under a new fast-track scheme developed by UK Power Networks’ (UKPN’s) Distribution System Operator (DSO).
UK solar farm photographed from above

Triple Point, Ethical Power partner in £7 million solar & battery debt facility

May 1, 2024
Triple Point and Ethical Power have announced a new financial partnership. An initial £7 million will be committed to early-stage solar and battery developments.
National Grid Deeside Supergrid

DNOs offer solar and storage projects earlier grid connection dates

May 1, 2024
A programme led by National Grid Electricity Transmission called ‘Technical Limits’ has brought forward the grid connection offer dates of over 200 clean energy projects, including solar and storage.

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