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WEBAnalysis from Modo Energy has revealed that renewable energy projects awarded contracts under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6) could facilitate 1.4GW of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Midsummer gets ‘modern and distinctive’ rebrand as new head …
WEBDec 2, 2020 · PV wholesaler Midsummer Energy has rebranded to bring a “modern and distinctive feel” to the business as it moves to a new head office and sets sights on expansion. It has reworked the logo, colour scheme and font the company has used for the past 15 years to “reflect its position” as one of the UK’s fastest-growing distributors ...
UK’s ‘largest’ solar and battery storage project begins construction
WEBApr 25, 2023 · The UK’s “largest” solar and battery energy storage project, Cleve Hill Solar Park, has started construction, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners confirmed. The specialist global investment manager revealed the Kent-based project, which consists of 373MW of solar and “more than” 150MW of battery energy storage, is expected to be fully ...
Sunnica 500MW solar farm decision deadline further delayed
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Sunnica Energy Farm decision delayed by UK government to June 2024. Image: Lightsource bp. The UK government has once again delayed a decision on the 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm until 20 June 2024.. This announcement marked the fourth delay of an application decision for this solar farm, with an original decision expected to have been made in late September 2023.
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid. ‘Intelligent Octopus Flux’ (IOF) will offer the same rate for both importing and exporting ...
Octopus Energy increases export tariffs by 36% for solar power ...
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Octopus Energy has increased its export tariffs by 36%, as energy prices in the UK remain at record highs. As such, its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) (export only customers) tariff has increased from 3p/kWh to 4.1p/kWh, and its Fixed Outgoing Octopus tariff has increased from 5.5p/kWh to 7.5p/kWh. …
Cambridge Power to develop 800MW of UK battery ... - Solar …
WEBFeb 10, 2022 · Cambridge Power Limited has signed a Framework Agreement with Brookfield Renewable to develop a new portfolio of solar and battery storage. The two are to develop on an exclusive basis more than 800MW of full consented battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 185MW of co-located solar for investment over the next five years.
Easy PV updates to include 3D design - Solar Power Portal
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Solar design software Easy PV, developed by solar wholesaler Midsummer, will now allow users to construct 3D models of their residential and commercial buildings. The software also supports complex roofs, properties that include extensions and obstructions such as nearby building and trees that cast shade on photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
RPC, Eelpower launch joint venture to develop 1GW utility-scale …
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Renewable Power Capital (RPC) is set to work with UK battery storage firm Eelpower to develop 1GW of utility scale energy storage capacity in the UK. The joint venture will acquire, build and operate utility-scale storage projects and is targetting the development of up to 1GW of storage, with a current pipeline of …
The growth of hybrid renewables projects and PPAs - Solar Power …
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Hybrid renewables projects can often conjure up images of utility scale developments of BESS co-located with renewable energy generation. But BtM projects have no real upper or lower limit, as long as the system is connected to the site’s electricity network behind the meter. In practice, BtM projects can range between 1MWp and 20MWp.