Renewable energy
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CCC has warned UK electrification remains behind required delivery pace. Grid capacity and electricity prices sit at the centre.
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European battery storage installations are forecast to accelerate by 2030. SolarPower Europe expects utility-scale projects to drive growth, although deployment remains below the level needed for the EU’s security, competitiveness, and climate objectives.
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Offshore vessel electrification is moving closer to operational deployment readiness. Regulation, port power, charging infrastructure, and vessel duty cycles remain decisive.
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MachairWind has entered formal consenting for Scotland’s west coast waters. The project could include up to 144 turbines and offshore substations.
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Greencells and Desay ESS are packaging storage delivery for Europe. The alliance combines EPC capability, battery systems, controls, and safety monitoring.
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Solar’s record growth is exposing a tougher grid integration challenge. Storage, curtailment, inverter capability, and network capacity now shape deployment.
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Shireoaks Solar Farm has secured consent near Worksop in Nottinghamshire. The 18.74MW scheme will export via local electrical connection infrastructure and adds another medium-scale solar project to the UK delivery pipeline.
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Egni Co-op has secured new Welsh rooftop solar funding support. The £1.4m Local Energy Fund investment will support around 2MW of community-owned PV across schools and public buildings.
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Carno 3 has reached financial close for Welsh construction delivery. Gresham House and Amegni Renewables have secured £80m from Santander and Rabobank for the 45MW North Wales wind farm.
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Bute Energy has moved Twyn Hywel into construction funding delivery. The 93.8MW Caerphilly onshore wind project has secured £160m from Lloyds and Rabobank, with construction starting and operation expected by late 2027.