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For many years, battery storage was largely viewed as a supporting feature of solar generation rather than a commercially important asset in its own right. The solar farm was considered the core infrastructure, while the...
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The UK has set out an ambitious path for solar energy, targeting around 70GW of capacity by 2035, with a major step-up required by 2030. On paper, it is credible. Technically, it is achievable. Financially, it is viable.
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For years, the key challenge for solar was simple: what happens when the sun doesn’t shine? That question has now largely been answered. Storage works, from residential systems to grid-scale infrastructure. Solar energy ...
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A hard look at whether two-sided panels and single-axis trackers really boost yields enough to justify extra cost – vital for engineers and financiers. Ever since bifacial panels and sun-tracking mounts hit the market, u...
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In April, the government launched a call for proposals to deliver up to 300MW of solar generation capacity, with a key addition: battery storage is mandatory, and projects are supported by carbon market-linked premiums a...
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There is a quiet, but important, shift underway in Zambia’s energy strategy. In April, the government opened a CFIP call for proposals for grid connected solar PV projects, targeting up to 300MW of capacity. Projects mus...
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Zambia is increasingly recognised as a compelling market for utility-scale solar development, driven by a combination of structural energy challenges and favourable natural conditions. The country has historically relie...
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