Tag Archives: UK

Pakistan’s surprise photovoltaic solar surge shocks experts and grid

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

Pakistan has grown its photovoltaic solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the power to survive blackouts, but it threatens to disrupt the grid. A solar surge has reached … Continue reading →

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RWE expands its photovoltaic (PV) footprint in the UK and launches an industry-leading Solar Developers Charter

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

RWE, the UK’s leading power generator, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK. It brings the total number to 11, and marks a further step in the growth of the … Continue reading →

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Ørsted divests share of four UK offshore wind farms to Brookfield

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

Two leading renewable energy players partner on operational UK offshore wind farms. Brookfield to acquire a 12.45 % stake in 3.5 GW offshore wind portfolio under long-term contracts for difference (CfDs). Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED) has signed a partnership agreement with … Continue reading →

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Galán confirms Iberdrola’s commitment to the UK at the International Investment Summit with Starmer

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola is consolidating its position as one of the major companies in the United Kingdom, and its Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán, in the context of the new British government’s first international investment summit, met with the country’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and other members of the … Continue reading →

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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3, which will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. Hornsea 3 will be … Continue reading →

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Vattenfall to divest Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vattenfall has signed an agreement with RWE to divest the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The agreed purchase price corresponds to an enterprise value of £963 million. The deal ensures the continued development of the projects and fossil-free electricity for millions … Continue reading →

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European Market Outlook For Residential Battery Storage 2021–2025

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword Welcome to our European Market Outlook for Residential Battery Storage 2021-2025.Solar & battery storage is probably the greatest couple in the energy transition – they truly bring out the best in each other. While solar shows larger versatility and … Continue reading →

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OFFSHORE RENEWABLES An action agenda for deployment A CONTRIBUTION TO THE G20 PRESIDENCY

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION KEY DRIVERS OF OFFSHORE RENEWABLE DEVELOPMENTClimate change is one of the greatest threats of this century and is already affecting many regions around the globe. Such impacts are driven by rising GHG emissions, especially from the energy sector, which … Continue reading →

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Study shows onshore wind turbines may have shorter life than expected

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

A recent report based on wind farm performance data in the United Kingdom and Denmark stated that the economic life of onshore wind turbines could be much shorter than the industry has predicted. The Courier reported the study, commissioned by the Renewable Energy … Continue reading →

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