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Battery energy storage system from Statkraft in Ireland

NHOA Energy to supply BESS for 113MWh Scotland project

June 21, 2024
NHOA Energy is set to supply Statkraft with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for a 113MWh project in Coylton, Scotland.
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740MW solar PV NSIP consultation extended

June 20, 2024
PS Renewables and Ørsted confirmed that the consultation period for its 740MW One Earth Solar Farm in Nottinghamshire has been extended.
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NTR energises eight renewables sites with combined 268.5MW generation capacity

June 18, 2024
European renewable energy specialist NTR has announced the successful energisation of eight clean energy assets across Europe.
A computer-generated drawing of the proposed Pembroke BESS

RWE pushes forward with 350MW BESS plans

June 17, 2024
Power producer RWE has moved forward with proposals for a 350MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to be located next to its Pembroke Power Station in Wales.
A row of dark green battery energy storage units

Big Battery Co gets planning permission for 49MW BESS

June 14, 2024
The planning committee of a Scottish local council has approved proposals for a 49MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Ørsted to create one of ‘Europe’s largest’ BESS for Hornsea 3

June 12, 2024
Ørsted, a Danish energy major, has completed investment plans for a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be connected to the onshore converter for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.
solar PV farm at Whinfield in the Northeast of England

Solar and renewable energy could reduce UK reliance on imports

June 10, 2024
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has called on the next government to support renewable energy, such as solar.
The planning inspectorate will now pass their recommendation regarding the project to the Secretary of State in early August. Image: West Burton Solar Project.

480MW West Burton Solar Project moves to next stage of development

June 7, 2024
Island Green Power’s proposed 480MW West Burton Solar Project has progressed to the next stage of its development consent, with the planning inspectorate having closed its examination.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK.

Solar Energy UK: 50GW of solar needed by 2030 alongside 30GW energy storage

June 7, 2024
Solar Energy UK has published a manifesto stating that 50GW of solar is needed by 2030, with 30GW of zero-carbon energy storage.
Panelists speaking about the future of the UK's solar supply chain at the UK Solar Summit this morning.

UK Solar Summit day two: UK is a ‘seller’s market’ for labour and EPC contractors

June 5, 2024
Solar Power Portal’s coverage of the UK Solar Summit in London, where panelists spoke about the UK solar supply chain and labour shortages.

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