National Grid has helped install the first solar panels at a Gloucestershire school as part of its solar PV fund to promote decarbonisation in local communities.
UK renewable developer Clearstone Energy has announced the sale of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Southern England to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners.
Cero Generation and Enso Energy have announced the energisation of what is claimed to be the first UK solar farm to connect to the higher voltage transmission network rather than a local distribution network.
Proposals have been brought forward by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) for the creation of a solar project in Botley West, Oxfordshire, which could deliver 840MW of clean energy to National Grid.
Anesco’s new 50MW battery storage site has been given the green light by Brentwood Borough Council, with the project to be another example of how batteries are benefiting the grid and offering returns for investors, the company has said.
Despite the uncertainty created by COVID-19, Octopus Renewable Infrastructure Trust’s (ORIT) dividend remains on track as the company releases its full interim results.
Battery storage facilities played a pivotal role in responding to a transmission system stress event that caused power cuts and disruption in the UK last week.
