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Lib Dems unveil manifesto, pledging to remove barriers to solar
The Liberal Democrats party has released its manifesto for the upcoming general election, promising to ramp up support for renewables. Under a Lib Dem leadership, community and decentralised energy would be expanded, with a requirement for all new homes to be fitted...
Tesla is expanding its ‘world largest battery’ project by 50%
Tesla’s battery project in Australia with Neoen became “the world’s largest battery” when it was completed two years ago. Now it has been so successful that they are expanding it by 50%. The 100MW/129MWh Tesla Powerpack project in South Australiaprovides the same grid...
Labour announces solar power hubs for 2,000 community buildings
The Labour Party has pledged to install solar power hubs on 2,000 buildings around the country if elected in December. These hubs will be on public spaces like libraries, community centres and one stop shops, and form a key part of the party’s Green Industrial...
Cornwall storage provides flexibility as Centrica’s LEM trading platform goes live
A Cornwall resident participating in the LEM. Image: Centrica Centrica’s LEM hits a new milestone as flexibility from solar-plus-storage is procured by both National Grid ESO and Western Power Distribution (WPD) on the same platform. This marks the first time in the...
UK will need 1,400GWh of energy storage for future energy system, new modelling reveals
Both heat and electric storage will play a large role in a low-cost scenario. Image: Sunamp “Significantly” more electric and thermal storage will be needed for a low-cost 2050 energy system than previously thought. This is according to findings from a new energy...
Tesco unveils major green electricity project, including 187 onsite rooftop solar installs
Tesco is aiming to use 100% renewable energy by 2030. Image: Pexels Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a major green electricity project, including the installation of solar panels on 187 of its sites covering 335,000m2. The project will also include a...
Making energy better for everyone
With a World First Artificial Intelligence Powered Energy Storage VPP With UK success under its belt, Social Energy is set to make Australia’s vast rooftop PV resource pay back more to households and deliver for the grid — think an energy-storage system that uses AI...
Brexit unlikely to have ‘major impact’ on solar but concerns on costs, imports remain
While a lot of uncertainty still remains with regards to renewables after Brexit, the growth of subsidy free solar, along with net zero and other targets enshrined in UK law, and the World Trade Organisations (WTO) arrangements should reassure the solar industry. But...
Solar and social energy continue to grow
The great news for customers using solar PV panels and social energy continues, as a new study shows the value of the market has reached an all-time high. If you’re not already part of this incredible energy revolution, here’s what you need to know: the latest...