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New solar power deal will cut Council’s carbon emissions and energy costs

New solar power deal will cut Council’s carbon emissions and energy costs

by Phoebe Rowe | Nov 27, 2024 | Green Innovation

A 15-year renewable energy agreement announced today (27 November 2024) will enable the Council to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, save money and protect against future price rises. The Council is entering into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with AGR...
Plans announced to build England’s largest wind farm on outskirts of Greater Manchester

Plans announced to build England’s largest wind farm on outskirts of Greater Manchester

by Nikki Brown | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Plans have been announced to build a landmark 100 MW onshore wind farm near Rochdale, which is set to become the largest in England. Cubico Sustainable Investments, one of the world’s leading privately-owned renewable energy companies, has announced plans for Scout...
Green Economy announce Solar Installer Accelerator launch event

Green Economy announce Solar Installer Accelerator launch event

by Phoebe Rowe | Aug 29, 2024 | Green Skills/Jobs, Smart Energy

Demand for solar is booming, with projected demand exceeding supply in terms of the existing number of qualified, locally-based installers. Qualified electricians have a unique opportunity to join this growing market by developing new skills, accessing local...
£300m energy storage plant in Trafford ‘could make Greater Manchester a leader in the net zero transition’

£300m energy storage plant in Trafford ‘could make Greater Manchester a leader in the net zero transition’

by Nikki Brown | Jun 17, 2024 | Uncategorized

Highview Power has secured the backing of the UK Infrastructure Bank and the energy industry leader Centrica with a £300 million investment for the first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in the UK which is set for Carrington, Trafford. The £300...
Aira opens its first North-West clean energy-technology hub

Aira opens its first North-West clean energy-technology hub

by Phoebe Rowe | May 30, 2024 | Green Skills/Jobs, Smart Energy

Swedish clean energy-tech company Aira, has officially opened its new hub in Manchester. This centre of operations will create hundreds of highly skilled jobs in the North-West of England, contributing to Aira’s overall goal of hiring 8,000 clean energy expert roles...
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