Large-Scale Solar

The government announced on 30 July that the budget for the sixth auction round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme will see a £500 million increase, reaching £1.5 billion.

Consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was opened yesterday (30 July), with changes intended to “turbo-charge” the delivery of renewable generation by giving “significant weight” to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation.

In this exclusive blog, lawyers explain more about the Pre-application Prospectus and what the changes mean for NSIPs.

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is set to publish the results of its consultation on the thresholds for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

New data from the UK government has shown that the UK now has 16.9GW of solar capacity online, as of the end of June 2024.

The minister of state Matthew Pennycook has granted planning permission for a 23MW solar development with 57MW of battery storage.

Schroders Greencoat, Schroders Capital’s renewables infrastructure management arm, has acquired three solar PV assets from Metlen Energy and Metals (formerly Mytilineos).

South Staffordshire Council has consented a 22.5MW solar PV plant developed by Renewable Connections.

Ed Miliband has spoken out against the misconception that solar farms are a threat to national food security.

Despite being recommended for approval by its planning officer, North Warwickshire Borough Council committee members chose against the 150-acre solar farm pitched for development at a site near the M6 by Fillongley.