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Two battery approvals total 150MW for Downing

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) has secured two planning consents for new batteries. The company celebrated receiving both in a week, and said both were approved without any objections from members of the public. It was granted approval for a 40MW…

NextPower UK raises £773M to install new UK solar

NextPower UK ESG, a private fund focused specifically on new-build UK solar, has raised £733 million, nearly 50% higher than its target of £500 million, to invest in new projects. The National Wealth Fund was the cornerstone investor, with £250…

Immingham charging hub to serve e-HGVs

A new public charging hub in Immingham will provide charging for battery-powered heavy goods vehicles. The new charging hub is run by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group and Volvo. The Immingham hub on the…