George Heynes

Ørsted has acquired a 65MW solar project in Cork, Ireland, from Terra Solar.

An investigation by Carbon Brief has dispelled claims made by Liz Truss and her opponent Rishi Sunak that solar is taking up precious farming land in the UK with it amounting to just 0.1% of UK land.

Metrocentre Gateshead has disclosed stage two of an ambitious solar panel project is now underway, expecting to install solar PV carports and 46 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports.

London Stansted has received planning permission for the development of a 14.3MW solar farm designed to make the airport’s energy supply more secure.

NextEnergy Capital (NEC) has announced the first close for NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG), a UK subsidy-free solar fund, at £327 million – 65% of the fund’s target of £500 million.

Renewable technology provider Shawton Energy has seen solar power enquiries rise ten-fold as energy prices continue to soar.

Solarwatt has partnered with Clever Energy Solutions to continue its growth in the renewables sector across the UK and Ireland.

Octopus Energy has launched its Octopus Energy Development Partnership (OEDP), a £185 million (€220 million) renewable fund aiming to spearhead the green energy revolution in the UK, whilst investing in developer Exagen.

Yorkshire Water is set to decarbonise its operations via a £25 million portfolio made up of 28 solar sites.

Harmony Energy Income Trust’s net asset value (NAV) has grown by 6.72% as a result of surging ancillary service revenues.