Forster Group becomes approved agricultural solar supplier for NFU Energy
https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/forster_group_becomes_approved_agricultural_solar_supplier_for_nfu_energy
BayWa r.e. UK and Schroders Greencoat sign O&M agreements for 265MWp solar portfolio
https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/baywa_r.e._uk_and_schroders_greencoat_sign_om_agreements_for_265mwp_solar_p
Trina Solar’s energy storage division brings online 50MW BESS project in UK
Trina Storage has completed the supply of its first UK battery energy storage system (BESS), the 50MW/56.2MWh fully integrated grid-scale battery energy storage system owned by SMS plc
Brookfield Renewable targets UK’s energy storage boom with 985MW partnership
Brookfield Renewable Partners has signed a Framework Agreement with the UK’s Cambridge Power to develop a portfolio of battery storage and solar PV.
Voltalia’s electricity production reaches new high as installed solar capacity jumps 25%
French renewables developer and power producer Voltalia saw its annual electricity production reach a record high last year, with the company boosted by a 25% rise in installed solar capacity.
New EU buildings proposal would accelerate on-site solar installs, trade body says
Trade association SolarPower Europe has welcomed a proposal from the European Union’s executive branch that would see all new buildings in the bloc be powered by renewables “as far as possible” and emit no on-site carbon emissions from fossil fuels from 2030.
Enel to add 43GW of solar by 2030 as part of US$191bn plan
Italian utility Enel will invest around €70 billion (US$78 billion) by 2030 to scale up its renewables and energy storage portfolio as it brings forward plans to reach net zero to 2040.
UK government awards funding to longer-duration energy storage tech projects
The first awards of funding designed to “turbocharge” UK projects developing long-duration energy storage technologies have been made by the country’s government, with £6.7 million (US$9.11 million) pledged.
Centrica-optimised Estor-Lux BESS in Belgium participating in frequency regulation market since December
The EStor-Lux battery site in south Belgium fully launched commercial activity in December and has successfully participated in grid frequency auctions.
Habitat Energy, Centrica sign 189MW of UK battery storage optimisation deals
Optimisation deals have been announced for battery storage systems in the UK for Habitat Energy and Centrica with developers Eelpower and Arlington Energy respectively.
