Lightsource BP says it has kick-started construction contracts for its largest ever UK solar project. Construction of the 61MWp project will begin at Tiln Farm, Retford in November. Lightsource BP will be investing over £40 million into the project. The…
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Octopus and Ovo set to sign up responsive customers to cut winter demand peaks
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Two large energy supppliers, Ovo and Octopus Energy, have launched demand response options that will allow customers to save money if they cut electricity use during peak times. Both The trial rewards customers up to £100 in total for moving…
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Winter outlook report: the industry responds
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Some scenarios this winter could see rolling power cuts for consumers at peak times, NGESO said in its Winter Outlook Report. The system operator stressed that a suite of measures were available to help manage power supply despite “uncertain and…
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United Utilities completes sale of renewable energy portfolio
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SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable energy assets from water company United Utilities. The 70 projects totalling 69MW, predominantly solar PV, were acquired for approximately £100 million funded from existing cash…
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Equinor moves plans forward to double North Norfolk wind farms’ capacity
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Plans to double the capacity of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms have taken a step forward after the Planning Inspectorate has accepted an application for examination. The application was submitted by Equinor on behalf of its partners…
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West Burton to house fusion prototype project alongside gas and battery installations
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West Burton in Nottinghamshire has been selected as the future home for the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) prototype fusion energy plant. The UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA’s) plant will build on the UK’s fusion centre at Culham in…
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North London waste body offers CCS contracts for Edmonton
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Seven councils that are members of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) have agreed to invest in initial services to develop carbon capture at their Edmonton EcoPark energy from waste plant and are looking for contractors for the initial project…
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Gridserve promises Gatwick Electric Forecourt in summer 2023
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Gridserve has begun construction of an Electric Forecourt® at Gatwick airport. Adjacent to the M23, the site will be able to charge 36 electric vehicles simultaneously, with high power chargers that can deliver up to 350kW. Multiple charging connectors will…
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RES wins approval for Welsh wind+storage project
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RES has received approval for a combined wind and storage project at Upper Ogmore, Blaengarw and Nant-y-Moel in Bridgend, Wales. The 25MW project is the first onshore wind project to be considered under the Developments of National Significance planning process.…