biodiversity

August 2, 2024
A new study led by York University has shown that investment in solar farms could provide a major boost for biodiversity in the UK, but only if consistent metrics for evaluation are established.
July 12, 2024
Utility EDF Renewables and environmental management consultancy Nature Positive have partnered with Exeter University to conduct research on the ecological effects of solar farms.
June 21, 2024
Renewable energy developer RES is seeking planning consent from Stafford Borough Council for a 30MW solar PV farm.
June 19, 2024
Getting planning permission for new UK solar developments can be a long process, made harder by various rounds of consultation.
June 10, 2024
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has closed its first portfolio financing. The facility is financed by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Lloyds Bank.
May 28, 2024
A new study by Lancaster University scientists and renewable energy firm Low Carbon has been launched to understand the impact of solar farms on biodiversity.
May 10, 2024
Developer Queequeg Renewables has partnered with environmental consultancy Biodiverse Consulting to bolster biodiversity measures across five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
May 9, 2024
Lightsource BP will outline its proposal for a 57MW solar and 54MW energy storage installation at a community information event on 22 May.
March 21, 2024
A survey supported by Solar Energy UK has found that solar farms deliver significant biodiversity gains and have the potential to offer even more.
May 24, 2023
A national survey of wildlife on solar farms has found that they can be havens for wildlife when specifically managed for conservation.

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