The long-term plan to achieve a net-zero carbon world by 2050 is well underway, with countries all around the globe uniting to embrace renewable energy sources. Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other technologies are being rolled out and researched further to...
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Viridian extends VELUX partnership with new roofing kits
Viridian Solar has unveiled new roofing kits that extend its existing partnership with VELUX, announced last year. The partnership is aiming to provide a seamless combination of roof-integrated solar PV and roof windows, with the new roofing kit (F16-VBC) interfacing...
Foresight continues to focus on fixed revenue streams as it eyes battery storage
Foresight Solar Fund has confirmed its continued focus on fixed revenue streams as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt. Low power prices during Q2 of 2020 continued to affect Foresight, as lockdown in the UK caused demand to fall to a record low, in turn...
EDF Renewables receives planning consent for first large-scale UK solar development
EDF Renewables has received planning consent for its 49.9MW Sutton Bridge solar farm, the company’s first large-scale solar development in the UK. South Holland District Council has granted permission for the project after EDF Renewables submitted it in...
Aberystwyth University to make £2.5m investment into ground-mount solar PV
Aberystwyth University has unveiled its plans for the installation of a ground-mount solar array at a site adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation. The university is to invest around £2.5 million into the project, which will generate approximately 25% of...
Pacific Green enters into agreement to develop 1.1GW of UK battery storage
Global cleantech firm Pacific Green has signed an exclusivity agreement to develop up to 1.1GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK sourced by TUPA Energy. As part of this, the company has acquired rights to 100MW of BESS in Kent, with plans in place for...
The new lead battery technology – a solar storage game changer
Solar power uptake has hit enormous highs in recent years through a combination of factors. Firstly, the technology has become more efficient and more affordable, so consumers are getting more bang for their buck. Secondly, awareness of environmental issues, climate...