Major Milestone Achieved
It’s official! Our amazing team have consented over 1GW of renewable energy! On 10th January Somerset Council confirmed that our 90MW Summerway Drove battery energy storage project has been approved, nudging us well over the 1000MW mark.
The latest project consent marks Renewable Connections 24th project consent since 2021. Our award-winning team continue to unlock hundreds of megawatts of solar and storage, increasing energy independence in the UK.
Renewable Connections Press release
Renews Article
5 Myths About Commercial Onsite Solar: Debunking Common Mistakes
We are debunking myths about commercial solar! Read all about it here. We want businesses to be able to make informed decisions about adopting solar, enabling them to take advantage of the many benefits the technology offers. With that in mind we’re shedding light on five common misconceptions. Read all about it here!
Data Centres Conference, London Olympia
Sophie Browning, PowerGreen’s Business Development Manager, recently attended the Data Centres Conference at London Olympia. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and explore the latest innovations shaping the sector. Attendees at the event heard that power availability, grid infrastructure, and connectivity are now just as critical as AI computing capacity itself.
Experts on the panel ‘Achieving Net Zero: Optimising Energy Efficiency for Green Data Centres’, highlighted the importance of integrating renewable energy, improving grid resilience, and enhancing cooling efficiency to meet AI’s increasing power demands. To sustain AI’s exponential growth, the industry is pushing for more energy-efficient servers, smarter cooling solutions, and better grid integration. The path forward requires a balance of technological advancement and sustainable energy strategies to ensure that data centres can scale responsibly.
Exciting times ahead for AI Data Centres and energy-efficient infrastructure! 🌱⚡
Top February Article!
BBC News recently reported that a study by University of Cambridge and the RSPB found that if you manage solar farms in a particular way, you will not only be providing clean, renewable energy but also benefitting surrounding habitats and biodiversity.
For further details on the study finding please find the article here
Is your company compliant?
| Sustainable Energy First, an energy and sustainability consultancy, have fantastic resources and information available for companies, including free helpful guides about the various compliance initiatives that qualifying businesses need to consider. Free Energy and Compliance Guides | Sustainable Energy First (sefirst.com) As many readers will already be aware, solar can have a direct benefit to commercial organisations, helping them meet low carbon and energy targets:
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