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Lynher Energy inks solar energy CPPA

June 11, 2024
Solar and battery storage investment firm Lynher Energy has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with a major UK company.
Solar has been the favourite technology to be installed. Image: MCS.

MCS: Cornwall leads the UK in small-scale renewable installations

June 6, 2024
MCS has found that Cornwall leads all other local authorities in small-scale renewable energy installations, with solar the favourite.
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‘The sky is the limit’: Scotland removes planning permission requirement for rooftop solar

June 4, 2024
The Scottish government’s overhaul of permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar has officially come into force, removing the need for planning permission.
Planning for Dengie Solar Park was originally submitted in April 2023 but was refused by Maldon District Council. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Permission for Essex solar park marks BSR’s third UK go-ahead

June 3, 2024
Maldon District Council has granted planning permission to British Solar Renewables (BSR) for a new solar project in Essex.
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British Solar Renewables secures planning permission for new solar parks

May 31, 2024
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has announced that its latest upcoming solar park has been granted planning permission by East Suffolk Council, the second approval it has gained this year.
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Debate on use of agricultural land for solar installations continues

May 29, 2024
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland signed a deal with Iqony Solar Energy Solutions to support Scotland’s net zero ambitions.
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Midsummer and InstaGroup partner to launch fully connected solar PV system

May 29, 2024
Midsummer has partnered with InstaGroup to enable it to launch its first fully connected solar PV system, InstaGen.
Rolec EV and the Solar Advisory council management team partnership

Rolec and Solar Advisory Service partner to combine solar PV and EV charging offerings

May 23, 2024
Rolec and The Solar Advisory Service have partnered to offer a combined solar and EV chargepoint solution for residential and commercial clients.
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Planning submitted for 49.9MW Nuneham Solar Farm

May 22, 2024
RES, a British renewable energy company, has submitted a planning application for a new 49.9MW solar farm to South Oxfordshire District Council.
Sandringham estate already has solar on its roof.

Solar panels on Sandringham: will historic buildings lead the way to net-zero?

May 22, 2024
Is the additional work of installing solar on listed buildings really responsible for lower uptake in cities?

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