Large-Scale Solar

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

Utility OVO Energy has partnered with a community-owned wind project in Bristol to highlight the potential of community-driven solar energy projects.

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

Oldham Council has invited businesses to tender a £1.2 million contract to deliver and maintain a major new solar farm in the area.

A survey supported by Solar Energy UK has found that solar farms deliver significant biodiversity gains and have the potential to offer even more.

The secretary of state has refused planning permission for a 49MW solar farm to be situated in Northamptonshire.

A new E.ON partnership will see the energy supplier deliver the “UK’s largest” solar project at the Port of Liverpool.

Blackfinch Energy has commissioned the Horsey Levels solar farm, marking the first live project from National Grid’s acceleration scheme.

Renewable energy developer ISG Renewables has confirmed that its 22.6MWp Bicker Fen solar farm was successfully energised yesterday (12 March).

Cleve Hill Solar Park has confirmed that Swale Borough Council’s planning committee refused the proposed BSMP for the project.