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Wolverhampton solar car park approved – but will it be built?

Plans to build a new solar-powered car park in Wolverhampton have been given planning consent by the city council. 

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Over 800 coal power stations could make profitable switch to solar by 2030

More than 800 coal-fired power stations in emerging economies could be economically replaced with solar energy by 2030, according IEEFA.

Playing the balancing act between renewable energy and grid reliability

How can we balance the integration of renewable energy with the need for grid reliability? This question was at the forefront of a recent panel.

UK Power Networks Services expands renewables portfolio through acquisition

UK Power Networks Services is expanding its portfolio of renewable energy assets with the acquisition of UU Solar.

Why the age of the diesel genset is finally coming to an end

Ciaran Cotter, Technical Director at Solivus, explores the ever-mounting case for transitioning away from diesel gensets.

National Grid launches funding scheme to help schools install solar panels

National Grid has announced a funding programme aimed at assisting schools with the installation of solar panels.

Balancing the grid in the age of renewables

Will an onslaught of renewables lead to problems balancing the grid? A panel of experts will explore at Powered On: Engineering a Sustainability.

How to design commercial photovoltaic installations for long-term use

With the number of commercial and industrial buildings installing PV systems growing exponentially, Chris Cowling explains how to get it right.

Beck Burn wind farm contributes over £1m to local community projects

The Beck Burn wind farm, situated between Longtown and Gretna in Cumbria, has been giving back to the local community that it serves. 

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