Clean Energy

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its Clean Power 2030 (CP30) report, advising the government on the steps it should take to achieve its 2030 targets.

Renewable energy developer OnPath Energy has begun construction on a 40MW solar project in West Yorkshire.

Starlight Energy requested early-stage planning permission for two proposed solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developments in Leicestershire, England.

Westmill Solar Co-Operative has completed the first ever cross-border co-operative solar investment in Europe for a community energy project.

People-owned power pioneer Ripple Energy has successfully financed a new Devonshire solar development thanks to a deal with Virgin Money.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), a £600 million fund launched in March this year, has completed its first investment in County Durham, funding solar technology firm Power Roll.

A total of 2.1GW new renewable generation capacity has come online since Q2 2023, representing a 3.9% increase over the last year, according to data published by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

ScottishPower Renewables has received full planning permission for its Hollandmey energy project, which is set to combine solar, energy storage, and wind energy on one sitea in Caithness, Scotland.

Ethical investor Triodos Bank UK has provided a £3 million loan to the Solar for Schools Community Benefit Society (CBS).

A new report from climate and energy think tank Ember has revealed that globally, 593GW of solar capacity will likely be installed by the end of this year.