Renewable energy
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Qair has reached financial close on Brecks Solar Farm project. The 46.51MWp Nottinghamshire site is expected to begin construction this month and enter operation in Q2 2027.
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Electrical bodies have warned against rushed plug-in solar deployment nationwide. The joint position highlights protective devices, wiring condition, DNO visibility, product standards, and liability concerns.
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Ethex will manage member records across three renewable co-operative assets. The arrangement covers former Ripple Energy projects in wind and solar generation.
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Morgan is returning to market with its grid agreement retained. The 1.5GW Irish Sea site will be retendered by The Crown Estate.
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Devilla has gained public investment for Scottish transmission-connected battery storage. CIP will retain a majority stake in the 500MW/1,000MWh project.
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ORLEN Neptun is preparing further capacity at the Świnoujście terminal. The expansion route would support offshore wind installation and Baltic logistics.
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Carlow has been selected for Ireland’s proposed 600MW storage scheme. Rathrush would combine green hydrogen production with underground long-duration energy storage.
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Italy has approved major support for renewable electricity project delivery. The €23bn scheme will use 20-year two-way contracts for difference to support new generation and strengthen renewable integration.
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Drax has signed a second solar PPA with Global Switch. The 10-year agreement will supply 55GWh annually from 2027 and sits alongside Drax’s planned Bluefield acquisition.
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Fidra Energy has acquired another gigawatt-scale UK battery storage project. The Enderby acquisition gives the Edinburgh-based developer a major Leicestershire asset with planning consent and a cap-and-floor decision due this summer.