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WEBA new report by energy service provider Joulen, formerly the Electric Storage Company, suggests 0.1% of UK businesses could provide the equivalent power of both Hinkley Point C and 130 grid-scale battery sites by installing battery energy storage.
The top 10 biggest solar farms in the UK - Solar Power Portal
WEBAug 16, 2023 · 1) Llanwern solar farm, Newport, Wales: 49.9MW. Commissioned in 2021 by NextEnergy Capital. SPP first reported this site in 2018 as being ‘near 50MW’, with a planning application submitted by Gwent Farmers’ Community Solar Scheme, with collocated battery storage. As Solar Energy UK noted, the area is “part of the Gwent Levels; an area classified as a site of special scientific interest ...
Octopus Energy improves Smart Export tariff rates for solar and EV
WEBSep 6, 2023 · In September 2022, Octopus announced that customers on its ‘Fixed Outgoing’ tariff would see an increase in payments from 7.5p/kWh to 15p/kWh. However, Intelligent Octopus tariff customers were previously unable to get this export rate. Octopus confirmed on X/Twitter that “Intelligent customers can now be …
Midsummer relaunches solar design software Easy PV
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Midsummers’ Easy PV software includes these features: Design for complex roofs to scale. Place obstacles such as chimneys, rooflights and vent. Autofill roofs with a choice of panels. Size inverters to suit array, and auto-recommend string configuration. Cable voltage drop calculations. Full bill of materials, including choice of mounting system.
INRG Solar’s 150MWp NSIP Little Crow Solar Farm gets green light
WEBApr 6, 2022 · INRG Solar has been granted a development consent order (DCO) for its 150MWp Little Crow Solar Farm. It is the second solar Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) to be granted such by the Planning Inspectorate, following on from the 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Farm, which was approved in May 2020.That has since been acquired by Quinbrook and renamed Project Fortress, with ...
Econergy reaches ‘significant milestone’ with first EPC agreement …
WEBDec 13, 2022 · Econergy described the EPC agreement as a “significant milestone” for its UK storage pipeline, which amounts to almost 2.5GWh according to the company. Image: Econergy. Econergy Renewable Energy has secured its first engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for its 50MW/102MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a UK ...
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid. ‘Intelligent Octopus Flux’ (IOF) will offer the same rate for both importing and exporting ...
Segen bought by City Electrical Factors’ parent company
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Residential and commercial rooftop solar PV system distributor Segen is to be acquired by Labora Holdings Limited, the parent company of electrical products and services supplier City Electrical Factors (CEF). Labora is to acquire 100% of Segen and its subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and South Africa, with …
Octopus Energy increases export tariffs by 36% for solar power ...
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · Octopus Energy has increased its export tariffs by 36%, as energy prices in the UK remain at record highs. As such, its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) (export only customers) tariff has increased from 3p/kWh to 4.1p/kWh, and its Fixed Outgoing Octopus tariff has increased from 5.5p/kWh to 7.5p/kWh. …
Edmundson Electrical launches Greentech brand across UK
WEBSep 4, 2014 · Email. Edmundson Electrical has launched its new Greentech brand at 21 locations throughout the UK. Greentech will focus on renewables, carrying a full range of solar PV stock. In addition, each location will have an onsite technical specialist on hand to provide local support. The company claims that all of its products will be available over ...