GEE to develop 30GWh pumped storage hydro at Loch Ness

Friday, 5.17.2024 - 13:51 

Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) unveiled today (17 May) plans to develop the UK’s “most efficient pumped storage hydro (PSH) project”, capable of providing 30GWh of clean energy, at Loch Ness. Read more

PS Renewables, Ørsted to launch second consultation for One Earth Solar Farm

Friday, 5.17.2024 - 11:37 

Renewable energy developers PS Renewables and Ørsted have announced a second round of community consultations for their proposed One Earth Solar Farm, as well as updated proposals for the project. Read more

EAC chair: solar progress must not “undermine” UK agriculture

Thursday, 5.16.2024 - 18:38 

The chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne, has responded to parliament’s statement that solar developments should not be placed on land suitable for agriculture. Read more

Bristan Group pursues net zero with mass solar installation

Thursday, 5.16.2024 - 14:01 

Bristan Group, a major manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom products, has successfully installed 1,666 solar panels at its head office in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Read more

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 16:48 

A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland. Read more

Millions in government funding allocated for public building solar installations

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 16:37 

Many businesses and public buildings in the UK will soon install solar panels, thanks to over half a billion pounds of government funding. Read more

RWE progresses 320MW solar farm proposals

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 14:04 

German power company RWE has launched consultation for 320MW Peartree Hill Solar Farm, near Beverly in East Riding of Yorkshire. Read more

Welsh solar startup Nuvolt partners with Marston’s brewing company

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 13:24 

Cardiff-based Nuvolt has installed solar panels at Marston’s headquarters, St Johns House to generate 87.73MWh of clean energy yearly. Read more

Solar to benefit from new £170 million commitment to Schroders Greencoat fund

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 13:04 

Schroders Greencoat has received a £170 million commitment from the EAPF to bolster investment in wind, solar, bioenergy, heat pumps and hydrogen. Read more

Solar to be expanded for Bristol Energy Cooperative portfolio via new deal

Wednesday, 5.15.2024 - 11:39 

Community-owned energy infrastructure has received a boost via a new share offer launched by Bristol Energy Cooperative and Triodos Bank UK. Read more