Dimplex launches propane air-to-water heat pumps for light commercial applications
The new propane heat pumps support water flow temperatures of up to 70 C and achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.2 according to the UK-based manufacturer.
Drax deploying solar panels at Scottish hydropower stations
Drax has completed a PV installation at the Glenlee hydropower station in Scotland, marking the first of eight planned solar projects across its hydro sites in Galloway and Lanark.
The Hydrogen Stream: Nel ASA launches new pressurized alkaline electrolyzer
Nel ASA states that its new electrolyzer can achieve an estimated turnkey full-scope cost of below $1,450 per kW for a 25 MW plant, with additional cost synergies expected at larger scales.
Meta, Amazon and J&J power Perigus Energy’s European CPPA portfolio
Perigus Energy has named Meta, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Flogas, and SWW Wunsiedel as corporate power offtakers, confirming that 204.85 MW – just more than 35% of its 578 MW operational portfolio – is contracted through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Short circuit in nickel manganese cobalt batteries causes fire at UK BESS project
Project owner told ESS News that fire at one of the UK’s oldest grid-scale BESS projects was caused by fault with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) technology used in some early UK BESS projects. The fire occurred days before scheduled augmentation to upgrade Rufford Colliery BESS site.
There are now more than 2 million UK solar installations
March 2026 saw a return to installation volumes not seen since 2012 as rooftop and large-scale deployment drove UK solar to a new milestone. Even greater monthly installation volumes are expected as further government support kicks in.
Low-power ride-through tech keeps green hydrogen flowing in standalone PV–electrolyzers
A UNSW-led research team proposed two low-power ride-through strategies for standalone PV–electrolyzer systems to maintain stability during sudden solar power fluctuations without using battery storage.
Oxford PV says tandem solar could add up to 5 km to daily EV range
Oxford PV has joined Nissan’s SUITE consortium, advancing perovskite-silicon tandem solar tech that could boost vehicle-integrated solar EV range by an additional 3–5 km per day and push total daily solar driving range toward 15–20 km.
UK startup showcases all-in-one water cylinder heat pump prototype
Nusku has developed a prototype of a fully integrated air-source heat pump system that combines the heat pump with a hot water cylinder and controls into a single outdoor unit. The design aims to simplify installation and reduce space requirements by replacing separate indoor and outdoor components with one pre-packaged system.
UK solar developer secures $1.1 billion financing package
Enviromena announces a £825 million ($1.1 billion) senior portfolio financing package, providing immediate capital to support the buildout of a 1 GW pipeline. The credit facility was underwritten by a group of institutional investors.
