Large-Scale Solar

Oslo-headquartered renewable developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage project in Scotland.

Supply chain firm Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date, set to contribute 60% of its Doncaster site’s electricity demand.

The UK’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) has proposed applying the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach to existing solar projects in the queue.

Sandringham House, owned by King Charles, has lodged plans to develop a solar and battery storage facility for use on the Estate.

EDF Renewables UK has found that the local population favours the proposed 800MW Springwell Solar Farm nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).

New analysis from Friends of the Earth revealed that 374,900 hectares—totalling 2.9% of land in England—are suitable for new onshore wind and solar farms to generate a combined 225,000GWh.

The UK government has once again delayed a decision on the 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm until 20 June 2024.

International energy producer Voltalia has begun construction on its 49.9MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in southeast England.

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has introduced a new tool to help guide local authorities in sourcing future sites for community-owned solar farms.