Hive Energy’s subsidy-free 40 MW UK solar plant gets approval
The British solar developer confirms that its proposed 40 MW solar farm in Hampshire, southern England, will be commissioned by early 2018 and built without the need for any form of subsidy or support from government.
U.S. university CPV system outperforms silicon by 54% in test
A single-cell concentrating photovoltaic system developed by researchers at Penn State University reportedly reached 30% efficiency, and generated 54% more energy during a two-day test than a commercial silicon solar in the same conditions.
PV Crystalox confirms closing of ingot production in the UK
The British manufacturer will now source ingots from a third-party supplier and process these into blocks in the U.K.
UK renewables firm Green Hedge receives £30m storage investment
Private equity fund Zouk Capital has invested the funds into Green Hedge Energy UK to support the development of a series of battery energy storage projects set to take shape over the next 12 months.
Aldi UK pledges rooftop PV expansion
The German supermarket chain aims to install 96,000 solar panels atop its stores and distribution centers across the U.K. by the end of the year.
PV’s popularity higher than ever as UK celebrates 4th Solar Independence Day
The event organized by the Solar Trade Association offers reminder that solar PV has been a transformative energy source in the past few years, and is backed by 86% of the population.
UK: ministers admit country ‘has work to do’ to meet 2020 goal of 15% renewable energy
Figures released by U.K. government ahead of the G20 Summit show U.K. was at 8.9% renewable energy penetration at the end of 2016. EU target for 2020 is 15%, and Conservative ministers admit there is still work to do.
Younicos acquired by Aggreko in £40m deal
German-U.S. storage specialist Younicos snapped up by British power generation firm Aggreko in £40m deal.
UK: consortium launched to develop largest community battery project
Supported by £6 million storage grant, scheme at the Trent Basin housing development in Nottingham will include 2 MWh battery, solar installation and resident opt-in.
Foresight Group acquires 35 MW storage system in UK
The investment firm active in the renewable energy industry has bought the Port of Tyne battery storage project from Renewable Energy Systems in latest addition to its growing clean power portfolio.
