NorthConnect is one of the highest-rated projects in Europe for socio-economic welfare, CO2 reduction, and the integration of renewable energy sources, and it has just been approved by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM). With NorthConnect, the construction of a 650 kilometre underwater power cable with the capacity of 1.4 GW to provide hydropower energy from Norway to Scotland would soon be underway. The 1.4 GW denotes around 25% of Scotland’s peak energy expenditure.
Recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) featuring substantial investments in energy storage companies indicate a structural shift in global energy systems. S&P Global Ratings believes this is a sign of things to come, as leading estimates predict that the world will need 150 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage if it is to double the share of renewable power generation by 2030.
The UK solar industry hit another huge milestone in May, generating more power than coal for the first time over a full calendar month.
Scotland’s new Energy Minister has given his first address to the country’s renewable energy industry this week.
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Nissan has switched on a new solar farm at its biggest manufacturing site in Europe, the latest landmark in the company’s journey towards Intelligent Mobility.
Mibec have introduced the new Hiper Heat Interface Units into the company’s product range. The Hiper HIU is suitable for projects as diverse as apartments, social housing, holiday homes and parks or RHI district heating schemes. The Hiper HIU is compact and requires very little space in the property and is easy to install.
The UK’s first ever council solar bonds, issued by Abundance and Swindon Borough Council, have sold out a month early, setting a benchmark in innovation for local authorities to fund renewable energy and other infrastructure projects and boost the green economy.
As part of WOODCO Energy SA and WES’ continued growth and success with biomass cogeneration products the company has decided to consolidate its position through a single brand name WOODCO.
Professional services consultancy Procorre has reported a significant increase in the number of renewable energy contractor roles in the Middle East during the first quarter of 2016, with engineers particularly in demand.
Costs for residential battery energy storage in the UK remain too high. For storage to enter the mass market, suppliers have to innovate their customer propositions and business models, according to new research from Delta-ee’s Energy Storage team.
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The UK has been ranked the country with the fourth highest investment in renewable energy, despite a series of significant cuts to green subsidies over the past year, according to the findings of a new analysis report.
Leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company Ameresco has announced that its UK division has secured a place on four key frameworks after targeting the public sector as a major area for growth.
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has today released its annual statistical publication which has revealed record employment levels in 2015, but warned of the future impact of the Government’s numerous recent policy interventions.
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