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WEBA new report by energy service provider Joulen, formerly the Electric Storage Company, suggests 0.1% of UK businesses could provide the equivalent power of both Hinkley Point C and 130 grid-scale battery sites by installing battery energy storage.
Octopus Energy improves Smart Export tariff rates for solar and EV
WEBSep 6, 2023 · In September 2022, Octopus announced that customers on its ‘Fixed Outgoing’ tariff would see an increase in payments from 7.5p/kWh to 15p/kWh. However, Intelligent Octopus tariff customers were previously unable to get this export rate. Octopus confirmed on X/Twitter that “Intelligent customers can now be …
Econergy reaches ‘significant milestone’ with first EPC agreement …
WEBDec 13, 2022 · Econergy described the EPC agreement as a “significant milestone” for its UK storage pipeline, which amounts to almost 2.5GWh according to the company. Image: Econergy. Econergy Renewable Energy has secured its first engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for its 50MW/102MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a UK ...
The top 10 biggest solar farms in the UK - Solar Power Portal
WEBAug 16, 2023 · 1) Llanwern solar farm, Newport, Wales: 49.9MW. Commissioned in 2021 by NextEnergy Capital. SPP first reported this site in 2018 as being ‘near 50MW’, with a planning application submitted by Gwent Farmers’ Community Solar Scheme, with collocated battery storage. As Solar Energy UK noted, the area is “part of the Gwent Levels; an area classified as a site of special scientific interest ...
Midsummer relaunches solar design software Easy PV
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Midsummers’ Easy PV software includes these features: Design for complex roofs to scale. Place obstacles such as chimneys, rooflights and vent. Autofill roofs with a choice of panels. Size inverters to suit array, and auto-recommend string configuration. Cable voltage drop calculations. Full bill of materials, including choice of mounting system.
UK installs 556MW of new solar capacity in first six months of 2022
WEBJul 14, 2022 · During the first six months of 2022, the UK posted 80% growth in new solar PV installations compared to the same period last year, with 556MW of capacity installed. This article explains the factors driving this growth and what can be expected for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. Further details will be covered in Solar Media’s forthcoming ...
Exploring the rise in community-funded renewable projects
WEBJan 17, 2024 · To save on rising energy costs the volunteers raised funding via Spacehive and London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in 2022 to install solar panels. Jamie Hilton, CEO at Fulham Good Neighbours said that the project could save the community hall even more than first forecast: “When we had the solar panels installed, we were projected to save ...
Octopus Energy, National Grid partner to ease solar installations
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Octopus Energy and National Grid have partnered to speed up the installation of domestic roof-mounted solar panels. The new agreement means that Octopus Energy engineers can upgrade a customer’s home fuse themselves during a domestic low-carbon technology installation. This change will allow residents to …
Segen bought by City Electrical Factors’ parent company
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Residential and commercial rooftop solar PV system distributor Segen is to be acquired by Labora Holdings Limited, the parent company of electrical products and services supplier City Electrical Factors (CEF). Labora is to acquire 100% of Segen and its subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and South Africa, with …
Good Energy acquires JPS Renewable Energy and Trust Solar
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Good Energy agreed today (12 February) to acquire JPS Group for an upfront amount (initial consideration) of £7 million on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The acquisition also includes a deferred consideration of up to £6.75 million, payable in cash over two years, subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions.