Solar PV biodiversity best practice guidance published by Solar Energy UK
Solar farms can help reverse Britain’s declining wildlife through animal habitat enhancements, a new report from Solar Energy UK has detailed.
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MPs call for national solar strategy as Mallard Pass opposition rages on
MPs have this week spoken out about the development of large-scale solar PV, citing concerns over food security, biodiversity and supply chains.
16.5MW Lancaster University solar farm given green light
A 16.5MW solar farm to be built on land owned by Lancaster University as part of the university's goals of becoming net zero for utility-based energy emissions by 2030 has been granted planning permission.
Over half of the public support the development of large-scale solar projects in their areas
The majority of the public support the development of solar farms in their local areas, according to a new report from Copper Consultancy and Solar Energy UK.
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RSPB partners Lightrock Power to boost solar PV biodiversity
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is to advise UK solar developer Lightrock Power on how to achieve a 20% biodiversity net gain on its solar farms.
Changes to solar PV management could significantly boost bumble bee populations
Changes to how solar PV park land in the UK is managed could see sites support four times as many bumble bees, new research has found.
Anesco gears up for ‘new wave of large-scale solar projects’ as 50MW asset gets green light
Anesco has secured planning permission for a 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire from East Lindsey District Council.
EDF continues solar push with another 50MW site announced
EDF Renewables has announced another 49.9MW solar farm, as it continues its UK solar push.
Lightsource BP to develop 17MW wildlife-friendly solar farm
A 17MW solar farm being developed by Lightsource BP has been granted planning permission by Rugby Borough Council.
STA shines light on solar’s biodiversity benefits
Solar can help wildlife to thrive, a new tool aims to prove while also seeking to help industry with improving biodiversity of sites.
Study on ecosystem impacts of solar farms invites industry to take part
A research project underway at two universities to create a tool aiding solar developers in assessing the environmental impacts of a new project is calling on industry to take part in its work.