Molly Green

The solar energy generated will also provide 80% of the building’s 600kWh expected daily use, meaning the institute itself will be net zero for energy by 2025.

New solar farm strengthens University of York’s autonomous research capabilities

May 8, 2024
Work on the 200kWp solar farm located at the University of York’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy was completed by Siemens.
GivEnergy's flagship product is the All in One 6.0 home battery.

VAT exemption a ‘critical step’ in domestic battery market growth

May 7, 2024
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the market and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said.
Battery energy projects are increasing across the nation, according to RenewableUK's report.

Battery projects pipeline increased two-thirds in the last 12 months

May 2, 2024
The 67.4% increase is the second consecutive 12 month period in which the pipeline has gone up by this amount.
The approval marks the 20th project consent granted to Renewable Connections since 2021. Image: Renewable Connections.

Renewable Connections solar and battery project gets the go-ahead from North East Lincolnshire Council

April 29, 2024
The approval marks the 20th project consent granted to Renewable Connections since 2021.
CGI image of the site plan. The 5.7-acre site is well-screened by existing trees and hedgerows, and the battery storage facility will be housed in modular units painted green to minimise visual impact. Image: Exagen.

Exagen 20MW energy storage facility gets green light  

April 26, 2024
Exagen has been granted planning permission to build a battery storage facility within the Cheltenham and Gloucester Green Belt. 
The 120MW ground-mounted solar PV plant will provide over 100 local green jobs. Image: Sonnedix.

Construction begins on Sonnedix’s largest UK solar plant 

April 26, 2024
Once operational, it will supply roughly 124,600MWh of renewable electricity annually
The IPA pointed out that the improved energy efficiency of the project will reduce taxpayer energy costs by over £1m per year. Image: Ministry of Justice.  

Solar to support ‘UK first’ all-electric green prison

April 24, 2024
Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the ten-year contract to run HMP Millsike, which will be powered by solar.
Renewco said the site could power around 18,000 homes, which equates to roughly 22,590 tonnes of carbon emission savings a year. Image: Renewco Power.

Scottish solar and battery project gets greenlight 

April 23, 2024
The partnership means British Gas can install solar power and battery tech for eligible customers in Scotland, England and Wales for the first time. Image: Centrica.

British Gas partnership to enable nationwide solar power

April 18, 2024
The partnership means British Gas can install solar power and battery tech for eligible customers in Scotland, England and Wales.
As SSE’s flagship site, Salisbury BSS will contribute to SSE’s Net Zero Acceleration Programme. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables launches first operative battery storage project 

April 15, 2024
SSE Renewables has launched its first operative battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 50MW/100MWh. 

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