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Solar PV developer Island Green Power has seen a development consent order (DCO) decision delayed by the UK government for its 480MW West Burton project located across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
The top 10 biggest solar farms in the UK - Solar Power Portal
Aug 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 ...
Island Green Power to develop 1GW+ of solar on ex-coal sites
Sep 29, 2021 · Two coal power stations in the east midlands – Cottam and West Burton A – are now to be home to solar PV with a combined capacity of over 1GW. Developed by Island Green Power, the Cottam Solar Project is to generate up to 600MW, while West Burton Solar Project is to generate up to 480MW. The sites will also feature energy storage facilities.
Midsummer relaunches solar design software Easy PV
Sep 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.
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
Jul 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 ...
Octopus Energy improves Smart Export tariff rates for solar and EV
Sep 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 on either Fixed or Agile Outgoing
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Sep 11, 2024 · The role of BESS in keeping the lights on. October 30, 2024. By Kit Million Ross. BESS helped keep the lights on during a recent major interconnector trip, but asset operators are feeling undervalued. Solar Power Portal explores what can be done to help.
UK’s ‘largest’ solar and battery storage project begins construction
Apr 25, 2023 · The UK’s “largest” solar and battery energy storage project, Cleve Hill Solar Park, has started construction, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners confirmed. The specialist global investment manager revealed the Kent-based project, which consists of 373MW of solar and “more than” 150MW of battery energy storage, is expected to be fully ...
Octopus Energy increases export tariffs by 36% for solar power ...
Feb 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. The change came into force at midnight on 31 ...
Mytilienos secures EPC contract for Cleve Hill Solar Park
Oct 9, 2023 · Greek-based Mytilineos Energy and Metals has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the 373MW Cleve Hill solar project. Mytilineos will oversee the delivery of the Kent project, which is headed by investment firm Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, who acquired Cleve Hill Solar Park in 2021.