Large-Scale Solar

A national survey of wildlife on solar farms has found that they can be havens for wildlife when specifically managed for conservation.

Santander UK has provided £25 million in capital to support the construction of a 49.9MW ground-mounted solar farm situated near Spetisbury, Dorset.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has today (17 May) opened for feedback from industry players on its development.

The 350MW Mallard Pass Solar Farm, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) being developed in and around Lincolnshire, has entered the examination phase.

The UK solar sector could play a pivotal role in supporting the UK reach a “beyond net zero” scenario by achieving a five-fold capacity increase by 2035.

Next Energy Solar Fund (NESF) has confirmed that its portfolio achieved a generation outperformance of 3.8% against budget for 12 months ended 31 March 2023.

Foresight Solar Fund has seen its Q1 2023 net asset value (NAV) decrease to £757.5 million as a result of lower near-term power price forecasts.

Cero Generation and Enso Energy have announced the energisation of what is claimed to be the first UK solar farm to connect to the higher voltage transmission network rather than a local distribution network.

Conrad Energy has announced that construction has started on its first solar farm – the 45MW Larport site.

Investment trust Downing Renewables and Infrastructure Trust has acquired a 13MWp UK solar portfolio and rooftop solar assets for £12.6 million.