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The UK government has approved plans to build an 800 MW solar power plant in Lincolnshire.The Springwell solar power station is being developed in collaboration with EDF subsidiary EDF Power Solutions UK and Luminous Energy, a UK-based developer.The 800MW solar PV plant will be built on land in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and will be co-located with a battery energy storage system of an undisclosed size.The British government said the approval of the power plant marks its commitment to “learn lessons from the conflict in the Middle East,” which has seen global oil and gas prices rise.Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:…
CEOs of Britain’s biggest energy companies have made ‘millions’ in personal share wealth since the outbreak of the war in Iran. Analysis of public holdings and reports published by non-profits Campaign Collective and the End Fuel Poverty Coalition show that bosses at British and international energy companies have made millions in personal stock value since the start of the Middle East crisis. The groups looked at reports from February 26 to March 27; the full-scale conflict in Iran began on February 28. The documents show that Linda Z Cook, head of Harbor Energy, saw her shares in the company rise…
Investment firm Blackstone has announced plans to partner with solar and storage project developer Sunotec, via a €250 million ($292.4 million) structured equity investment. The investment will support Sunotec’s project plans in Europe, as well as the company’s expansion into new areas, including the construction of network infrastructure. April 8, 2026 Mark Hutchins Solar energy and storage project developer Sunotec has announced a partnership with American investment company Blackstone. The latter will invest approximately €250 million in Sunotec, as a structured equity investment financed through its Blackstone Tactical Opportunities activities. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected…
Norwegian vertical solar energy specialist Over Easy Solar has installed its first vertical rooftop solar installation in the US market. The 100 kW system, combined with a green roof in New York, is expected to produce approximately 120,000 kWh annually, depending on factors such as albedo, azimuth and local shading. April 8, 2026 Patrick Jowett Vertical solar specialist Via Easy Solar has deployed its first vertical rooftop solar installation in the US. The installation is combined with a green roof in the Willets Point industrial district Queens, New York, on top of one building of an unknown owner. It was…
An international study found that the specific power of commercial silicon solar panels has increased from 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today, thanks to advances in module design, bifaciality and temperature management. The researchers emphasized that glass and frame dominate the module weight, and that consideration of operating conditions such as nominal cell temperature and back lighting is essential for accurate PV system design. April 8, 2026 Emiliano Bellini An international research team discovered this the specific power of commercial silicon solar panels increased from about 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today.…
Inpow Battery has launched a 587 Ah semi-solid state storage cell with safety-focused design features, while plans are outlined for a 6.5 GWh production line. April 8, 2026 Vincent Shaw By ESS news Inpow Battery and the National Advanced Energy Storage Innovation Center (NAESIC) unveiled a 587 Ah semi-solid-state battery cell for energy storage at an event in Beijing on March 31. The partners described it as a large-format semi-solid state storage cell with this level of capacity. The product is part of Inpow Battery’s 587 Ah Boundless Series, which includes both liquid-electrolyte and solid-liquid hybrid variants. The company said…
An international study has shown that utility-scale solar combined with hydraulic hydroelectric storage (HHS) could achieve an LCOE as low as $0.022/kWh in certain US regions. The system could provide GWh-scale, cost-competitive and highly reliable long-duration storage that could power large commercial districts with minimal environmental impact. April 7, 2026 Lior Kahana An international research team has found that combining utility-scale solar with gravity-based hydraulic hydroelectric storage (HHS) could deliver a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) as low as $0.022/kWh in certain locations in the US. The study analyzed 936 sites across the country using multi-objective capacity optimization to assess…
The American manufacturer has launched a modular residential battery for Europe, scalable from 7.3 kWh to 47.9 kWh with LFP chemistry and IP65 protection. The system offers a rated power of up to 23.3 kW, more than 6,000 cycles and a depth of discharge of 90%. April 7, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The Go battery Image: Tigo Energie By ESS news US-based DC power optimizer technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new energy storage system for residential use. “The Tigo GO Battery meets the demands of the European market with an optimized modular architecture built on 3.68 kWh battery units…
California is taking steps to adopt virtual power plants (VPP) to compete in statewide reliability markets. The Senate Energy, Utilities and Commerce Committee today voted to approve the Clean Local Power Act (SB 913). Introduced by Senator Josh Becker (Menlo Park), SB 913 would give solar-charged batteries, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and other on-site energy devices greater access to California’s Resource Adequacy program so they can help meet peak demand and reduce costs for everyone. A FranklinWH system installation in California completed by Simply Solar. “Californians are struggling with rising electric bills, we need to use our electric grid…
Lambda Wärmepumpen GmbH said the Eureka heat pump range uses a patented fluid mechanical system that is said to improve heat transfer four to six times, while maintaining a temperature difference of only 3 K between the air and the coolant. The seasonal coefficient of performance ranges from 4.50 to 6.10. April 7, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Austrian heat pump manufacturer Lambda Wärmepumpen GmbH has presented a new range of air-to-water heat pumps designed for residential, commercial and industrial projects. “Our Eureka-Luft (EU-L) heat pump models – EU10L, EU13L and EU15L – are manufactured in Austria, while the EU20L and EU35L…