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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.
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 ...
Island Green Power to develop 1GW+ of solar on ex-coal sites
WEBSep 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. …
Foresight Solar Fund: continuing the success of FY 22
WEBMay 11, 2023 — The financial year of 2022 was the renewable investment company Foresight Solar Fund’s (FSFLs) “best year since IPO,” seeing inflation help mitigate the Electricity Generators Levy (EGL) and the company’s unaudited Net Asset Value experienced a slight increase.. Following the release of Foresight’s Q1 financial results for this year Solar Power Portal caught up with managing director ...
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. …
Bluefield Solar Income Fund sees renewable generation rise by …
WEBOct 3, 2023 — Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has seen its renewable generation production increase by 22% year-on-year (YoY) to 836GWh. The fund, whose portfolio includes 754MWp of solar and 58MWp of onshore wind, added to to the 688GWh of electricity generation recorded in 2021/22 primarily due to irradiation levels that were 6% higher than the company ...
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.
British Gas launches new business unit with solar and battery ...
WEBMar 9, 2023 — British Gas has unveiled four new energy efficiency services, with solar and battery installations a core pillar for the new business unit. Other pillars include home health checks, an improved Hive EV charger and insulation installation.. These pillars will play a pivotal role in the energy and home services provider’s offerings to bolster residential net zero prospects.
50MW Norfolk solar farm to bring 176% biodiversity gain
WEBMar 8, 2024 — Downing Renewable Developments has received planning consent for a 49.9MW solar farm in Norfolk, set to bring a biodiversity net gain of 176%. The Meerdyke Solar Farm will be located near Marshland ST James in Norfolk and will deliver “significant biodiversity enhancements” across the site’s 54 hectares with a …
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