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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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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
Exclusive: Top 20 UK solar project developers revealed
Aug 24, 2016 · The Top 20 UK project developers account for approximately 55% of all ground-mount installed capacity in the UK today, with 18 of the companies UK-specific. Only two of the top 20 project developers come from outside the UK, characteristic of most markets where solar farm success is based upon having local knowledge of planning processes.
UK’s ‘first’ non-toxic saltwater battery storage system installed by ...
Dec 7, 2015 · An energy storage system based on the Aquion non-toxic ‘saltwater’ battery has been installed on a private estate in Northern Ireland, in what is believed to be the UK debut for the much-talked about technology. Cornish company Wattstor installed the 25kWh system based on sodium ion batteries from US maker Aquion on the premises of Henbo ...
Easy PV updates to include 3D design - Solar Power Portal
Feb 6, 2023 · Solar design software Easy PV, developed by solar wholesaler Midsummer, will now allow users to construct 3D models of their residential and commercial buildings. The software also supports complex roofs, properties that include extensions and obstructions such as nearby building and trees that cast shade on photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
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 ...
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Nov 4, 2024 · DCO decision on 480MW West Burton solar NSIP delayed until 2025. November 7, 2024. 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.