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Woodland Group unveils its largest solar project

April 23, 2024
Supply chain firm Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date, set to contribute 60% of its Doncaster site’s electricity demand.
Solar farm Barkham Image Wokingham Borough Council

ESO suggests retrospective use of solar grid connection reforms

April 18, 2024
The UK’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) has proposed applying the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach to existing solar projects in the queue.
The cumulative generation capacity of the solar farm would be 2.1MW. Image: Flickr.

King Charles submits plans for solar farm at Sandringham Estate

April 15, 2024
Sandringham House, owned by King Charles, has lodged plans to develop a solar and battery storage facility for use on the Estate.
Springwell Solar Farm will be developed in Lincolnshire and have a capacity of 800MW. Image: EDF.

800MW NSIP finishes second consultation as 82% of locals support solar

April 11, 2024
EDF Renewables UK has found that the local population favours the proposed 800MW Springwell Solar Farm nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).
Carn Nicholas solar PV plant Innova

130,000GWh of solar can be generated on 3% of UK land

April 10, 2024
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.
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Sunnica 500MW solar farm decision deadline further delayed

April 10, 2024
The UK government has once again delayed a decision on the 500MW solar-plus-storage Sunnica Energy Farm until 20 June 2024.
Voltalia's South Farm Solar Park

Voltalia begins construction on 49.9MW Paddock solar project

April 9, 2024
International energy producer Voltalia has begun construction on its 49.9MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in southeast England.
Sun Gift Community Solar Roof

UKPN introduces tool to help find future solar farm sites

April 5, 2024
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has introduced a new tool to help guide local authorities in sourcing future sites for community-owned solar farms.
Community Solar Roof NGED

OVO Energy reveals 7 in 10 people would support locally-run solar

April 4, 2024
Utility OVO Energy has partnered with a community-owned wind project in Bristol to highlight the potential of community-driven solar energy projects.
A solar farm based in West Suffolk

Suffolk County Council calls for ‘greater transparency’ following 200MW solar NSIP plans

March 25, 2024
Suffolk County Council has called for greater transparency and fairness for communities when developing large-scale solar projects.

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